Q: I want to start a lawn care business in my local area, but I’m not sure of the legal process. What licenses do I need to get started, and do I need a landscaping certification to offer my services?

Starting a lawn care business requires a business plan, a well-thought-out budget, and the right equipment. But lawn care services are nothing without customers, so determining ways to promote the ...

Formal education will make you a living. Self-education will make you a fortune.” - Jim Rohn You took the leap and bu ...

Katherine Haan, MBA, is a Senior Staff Writer for Forbes Advisor and a former financial advisor turned international bestselling author and business coach. For more than a decade, she’s helped small ...

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Skip Orth has been in the lawn service business for over 25 years, he is the author of the book “What Every Home Owner Along ...

If you own a lawn care or landscaping company, you know your business faces many risks. Every time you or your team sets foot on a property, there's a chance a problem will arise. Maybe someone on a ...

Lawn care companies generally fall into three categories – lawn maintenance, landscaping, and irrigation systems. Some companies offer more than one service while others specialize. Many are reputable ...