Your first lawn mowing business!

You can build your own landscaping business starting with basic grass cutting. Using nothing more than a cheap lawn mower and a phone, you can have your first mowing customer the same day your business begins.

Lawn mowing is a lucrative and effective business that can start in a few days. If you live in an area where the grass grows rapidly, there is no sales technique involved. All you need is a lawn mower and the guts to knock on some doors.

Walk from house to house (tall grass only) and ask each owner if they would like you to mow the lawn. Agree on a price and request payment when you're done.   Lawn Care Service

Instead of just going and moving to the next house, make this a real business. Write the person's name, address, and phone number. Once you're done cutting, make arrangements so you can come back.

Complete this recurring process enough times and you no longer have to knock on doors. Once you build a sizeable customer list, not only will you have a predictable and recurring income, but you will also be able to offer your customers additional services.

You can grow your lawn mowing business into a full landscaping business by using direct mail to offer these additional services to your customers. You can plant bushes, offer seasonal leaf rakes, canal cleaning, even housework.

Once you get enough capital, turn your mower customer list into a winter snowplow list. Create a direct mail piece with a promotional rate if the customer registers early. This can keep you in business year-round.