| Pros |
Cons |
| You get to work and enjoy the outdoors. You
are not stuck at a desk all day. The work allows
you to be active and stay in shape. |
You have to work outdoors. Weather is a factor
in getting your work done. At certain
times, you’ll get hot, cold, dirty, and sweaty. |
| The green industry has been growing every
year, with more and more busy homeowners
having less time to care for their lawns. |
The lawncare business is competitive, with
pricing pressures from some companies. |
| You are in the business of helping people. It’s
fun, challenging, and rewarding. |
Customers can sometimes be difficult to
please and demanding. |
| You are helping to be a steward of the urban
environment. You are making homes and
neighborhoods more beautiful. |
Certain geographical areas are under pressure
from extreme environmentalists and
regulation. |
| You can enter into business without a lot of
capital, starting small, and even working out
of your home. |
You can go out of business. |
| Recurring revenue each year from satisfied
customers brings about consistent, predictable
growth. |
It’s not a glamorous business. Some people
may equate you with the “lawn boy” down the
street. |
You can build equity in the business each year
as it grows due to the recurring revenue.
Your biggest asset is the customer list. |
Over time, the work may become monotonous,
and it’s very hard, making it challenging to
keep good employees. |
| Annual pre-payment of services from a percentage
of customers provides working capital
and cash flow for spring expenses. |
Many homeowners do have the capability of
doing their own lawncare. It’s something they
can do themselves. |
| It can be very profitable with time, and provide
for your financial needs. |
In more northern markets, the season can be
somewhat shorter. |
| It is fairly recession-proof. Many homeowner’s
will continue to have their lawns serviced
and cared for, in spite of the economy. |
People can let you down, and relationships
sometimes can be a challenge. |
| You are not waiting for customers to come to
you. You can go out and obtain customers
through hard work and persistence. |
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| While consistent year-round in most areas,
you do have predictable slow times to catch
up on rest and family time. |
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| You are working with people and developing
relationships. It’s usually a fun business. |
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