How many lawns can one person mow in a day? There are a lot of variables involved in this question, so I will try to keep that answer generic. For the sake of this post, I will assume that I am talking about one person with an 18-20 inch push mower. The research When I…
So you want to grow a lawn mowing business Fast? Great! You want to grow a lawn mowing business and be your own boss, set your own hours, and make some extra cash. But there’s one thing you should know before you take the plunge: it’s going to be hard. Really hard. Why? Because you’re…
Keep safe around dogs If you own a lawn mowing business, chances are you’ve had to deal with dogs at some point. After all, many homeowners have dogs, and you need to safely manage dogs while you’re working. This blog post will share our top tips for safely managing dogs while mowing lawns. If you…
The Best Strategies For Spring Lawn Mowing Management. The busiest time of year for a lawn mowing business is spring. The grass starts growing and paired with those wet September days. It seems like everything is happening at once. Here in the Waikato, things can get a bit mad. Before I mowed lawns here, I…
Firstly, Is back-up equipment necessary? There should actually be two Questions here Do you need back-up equipment? And if so when do you get it? Is back-up equipment really necessary? When you are busy with your lawn mowing business, it can seem like a go-go-go. Lawns to mow, quotes to do, and days to plan. …
You Don’t Need Commercial Equipment to Start a Lawn Mowing Business! Starting a lawn mowing business is a great way to earn extra income, and you don’t need commercial equipment to get started! In this blog post, we’ll show you why commercial equipment isn’t necessary and how you can get started with just a few…
Are you waiting for the best time? An old Chinese proverb says: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” This saying also applies to starting your own lawn mowing business. You may be thinking that the economy isn’t that great right now, and aren’t we…
A bad workman blames their tools A Good workman maintains them. schedule time to service your mowers As a lawn mowing business owner, you know that properly maintaining your equipment is crucial to running your business smoothly. By regularly servicing your lawn mowers, trimmers, and other equipment, you can avoid costly repairs down the road…
Not All Lawn Clients Are Worth It! If you’ve been in the lawn mowing business for any length of time, you know that not all customers are created equal. Some are great to work with and others, well, not so much. In this blog post, we’ll give you seven red flags to watch out for…
Should I hire someone? How do you know when the time is right? If you struggle to keep up with your work, it might be time to employ someone. Before you place that worker wanted ad, I would like to talk about what I learned about hiring people in my lawn mowing business. Things you…