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Why not work outside mowing lawns? It's a healthy lifestyle business, and you get to be your own boss. What's not to like? If you don't have the backup funds or a part-time job to get you through the first six months while you build... Then buying may be your only option. If you buy a lawn mowing business, you have income from day one.
You may even find yourself going backwards. Do remember that when you're buying a lawn mowing business... You're buying more than a lifestyle. You're buying a small business and all the responsibilities that come with it. Also bear in mind that not only is this the first lawn mowing business you're looking at buying... It's also quite possibly the first lawn mowing business the current owner has ever sold as well.
That can be a potential minefield.
New lawn care guys think buying a business is the easy route. Income from day one sounds perfect. But they don't know what questions to ask.
Worse... The transition goes badly and half the clients drop off. Then you've paid thousands for a business that's worth half what you thought. Even if the business is great... The transition needs to be handled correctly to reduce client drop-off. Our free buyer's guide walks you through exactly what to look for.
So if you're thinking about buying a lawn mowing business and don't want to make expensive mistakes... Join our free community where you can access the complete buyer's guide: [Join our free community and get your buyer's guide today.]Stuart P.S. It covers everything from evaluating the business to handling the transition. Don't buy blind. |
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