Business ideas No.4; 110 Unique Business ideas

110 Unique Business ideas:

Business ideas No.4

4. From Lawn Mowing to Landscaping

What does it take to make money mowing lawns? Just a little bit of sweat, a little sacrifice, and lots of dedication. At least this is what John Discovered mowing lawns while in the sixth grade in Washington D.C. While John’s friends were involved in sports or other activities, John was teaching himself the art of landscaping. By the time he entered high school, he had learned how to care for every type of outdoor plant in the Washington D.C. area.

Once equipped with the necessary know how, John would rise early each morning and attend to the needs of his customers sometimes returning after classes to finish the job. John showed his dedication on one occasion when his family traveled to their vacation home in Maine. John stayed to take care of his customers lawns.

Today, at 19, John is president of Northwest Lawn Service. He has 120 regular customers and contracts work ranging from simple lawn mowing service to complete law care costing $400 a month with five full-time employees and four summer part-timers, his gross sales have exceeded $125,000

Within 10 years, he plans to be operating the major horticultural center in the city. For John it was simply a matter of discipline to get where he is at today. Some kids mow lawns and some kids, like John, specialize in lawn care. It pays, as John has shown, to become knowledgeable in your field. People Learn to trust you and it increases the amount and types of jobs you can handle.

Analysis:

Type: Service

Marketing approach: Direct Sales

Unique Appeal: Low cost, dependable

Skills: None

Financial Overview:

Initial Investment: Minimal

Potential Income: $125,000