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How to Make Your Lawn Care Business Pay You First
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Hi Reader Have you ever wondered “How much does it cost to run a lawn mowing business?” And more importantly, how much do you pay yourself? It’s one of the most common questions, and there is no one-size-fits-all answer. The truth is: it depends.
With the lawn businesses we’ve worked with, we’ve found a simple approach that works really well for managing finances in a lean lawn care business—especially in those early days: ✅ Pay yourself around 50% of your turnover
Bonus Tip: At the end of the financial year, if you’ve got excess funds, take half as a reward and leave the rest in the business to keep building. My wife and I stayed small on purpose—no staff, part-time hours, simple gear, modest lawns—and we still made it work. The key?
If you’re just getting started, your situation might look different. Maybe you’ll need to invest more at the beginning. But this guideline can give you a solid starting point. Want more support?We run a free group at lawnmowing101, where we help others build low-stress, profitable mowing businesses with smart strategies and a supportive community. 👉 Come join us → Lawn Business Builders Until next time, Get out there, mow lawns, and have fun. Stuart |
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