Landscape Contractors?
Ok so i like landscaping alot im currently a student at a university studying communications…i really have no interest in college at all but im sticking to it just so i cant get that degree and get a real job. i work every summer at a landscape contracting company my boss is probably about id say 45? ma bey and he’s made a great living always a big spender has a huge house on alot of property and has nice thing cars…hummer. i wanna start my own landscape business and see where it goes i was wondering if it is actully a lucrative business that makes real money. or is it a risky business that many dont susseed in? either way im going to do it and it its no good i always have a education under my belt that i can put to use any info in this feild would be great…also how much money would one need to start from the ground up? and whats the average salary of a landscaper. also how hard would it be to obtain a loan for this type of business for a 21 year old student alredy owing school $
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kse
26 Oct 2009
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yes, landscaping can be lucrative, with alot of hard work and generally 3-5 years to build your client base and make a profit.
Also, take into consideration that your boss may be making good money, but there may be other reasons that he has an expensive lifestyle–family money, his wife is wealthy, etc..
Look at getting maintenance accounts to build profit and have steady work to start out. There’s good money in hardscapes, especially stone work–patios, walkways and outdoor entertaining areas and pool scapes.
Another option is to find a company where there is a strong possibility for you to advance, leading to partial ownership and profit sharing.
Try salary.com and sba.org for info on salary and loans.