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Old 12-06-2011, 01:03 PM
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Default Coldest day of the season here in NW Iowa

3F- Its winter now. First movable snow last weekend. Nice to have some cash flow
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That's good to hear that your keeping a little busy.

Have you ever thought of offering Christmas lights installation as one of your services? It is fairly easy and can bring in a good sum of money.

It is also important that you work on book keeping, advertising, marketing, and creating a budget for the next year. Doing this during the slow times can help create an even better year with more clientel and keep you busy. \

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"Have you ever thought of offering Christmas lights installation as one of your services? It is fairly easy and can bring in a good sum of money. "

I'm not much for climbing on ladders. If I fall and break something my business would go belly up. As I am the mower,raker and blower man.


"How much snow did you get? "

5.5 sloppy and heavy inches. Now tomorrows forecast is rain till late Wednesday with maybe a thunderstorm.
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