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The Ultimate Guide to Launching and Maintaining a Successful Lawn Care Business

Ryan — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 20:53:25 +0000

The Ultimate Guide to Launching and Maintaining a Successful Lawn Care Business

By Ryan Pfeifer

Want to learn how to run a successful lawn care business?

Then you’re at the right place! This guide will explain everything you need to know about launching a successful lawn care business and managing its day-to-day operations.

But before we dive into the details, I want you to know that today’s lawn care industry is more competitive than ever before as there are over 604,163 landscaping companies in the U.S alone.

So if you want to succeed in today’s competitive market, you have to take all the fundamental steps the right way. You cannot afford to mess up on even one of the fundamental steps. Otherwise, you risk ending up just like the 80% of lawn care companies that have no option but to close shop within the first year.

Now, I bet you’re thinking, “What are the fundamental steps? And how can I ensure that I don’t mess up any of them?”

That’s exactly what we will discuss in this 5-chapter guide. I have dedicated one chapter to each of the five fundamental steps as each one deserves a thorough explanation.

So without further ado, let’s get right to it!

1. Laying the Foundation

Before you buy equipment, print out business cards, or rent a billboard, you need to first set up your business right — I am talking about the paperwork.

Now I know paperwork sounds boring, and it is, but it’s also essential. Without it, you can’t start your business and even if you find a way to do so, you will run into a lot of trouble.

So what kind of paperwork will you need as a lawn care business owner?

There are four main things you need to set up your company as a legitimate business. In this chapter, we will discuss each of them at length.

1. A Tax Entity

Consider this scenario.

You run your lawn care business under your personal name. Things are going well and you’ve got good money coming in as you have a decent clientele. So you hire a few employees. Everything’s going better than you could’ve ever imagined.

However, it all turns upside down when one day one of your customers enters your property, slips, and falls down. They get injured and sue you. Unfortunately for you, they win the case and everything you own is at risk, including your car, home, and bank accounts. On top of potentially losing all your assets, you also have to fire all your employees because you can no longer afford to run your business.

Sounds like the worst scenario ever, right? Well, fortunately for you, there’s a simple way to avoid all that trouble. Just file an LLC tax entity to run your business as a corporation instead of under your personal name.

What is an LLC? Basically, it’s a legal documentation that allows you to be seen and more importantly treated as a corporation.

So how can you set up an LLC? It’s pretty simple. Go to your state’s official website, search for a company name that’s not already registered, and then click the provided link to set up your company’s LLC under the name you chose. You will have to enter a business address and a title for yourself, such as Your Name, CEO — Your Company Name. Once you’ve entered the details, you will have to pay a setup fee which is less than $200 in most states.

After paying the fee, your official documents will be available online. Download them, print a copy, and take them to your bank or insurance company and then to a courthouse to get your license.

2. An Insurance

As a lawn care business owner, you will want to get two kinds of insurance.

The good news is that most companies offer both of them — meaning you will have to deal with only one company which is much easier and more efficient in my opinion.

So, the two insurance you will need are:

Insurance for work vehicles: You will need insurance that provides coverage for all work vehicles, including your truck and trailer.
A liability policy: You will also need a decent liability policy. One that covers at least $500,000. I know that sounds like a big expense, but a half-million-dollar general liability policy will probably cost you less than $500 per year.

Furthermore, I also recommend getting comprehensive coverage for your truck and trailer. Why? There are two reasons. First off, if any of your heavy machinery gets into an accident, your valuable equipment will be covered and you will be able to replace it quickly. Meaning no big expenses after an accident.

Second, with comprehensive coverage, you will get protection against the other driver (or drivers) who can get greedy when they see they’ve had an accident with a business.

3. A Corporate Bank Account

Although it may not seem necessary to many of you, setting up a corporate bank account is a crucial step you don’t want to miss.

Why? Well, let me ask you a question, do you want to keep your business money separate from your personal money? If you do, then you will need a corporate bank account for your company.

Furthermore, having a corporate bank account will allow you to enjoy the tax advantages that every corporation is privileged with.

So how do you set up a corporate account? Simply go to your bank, fill in your company’s information, and pay the setup fee. In other words, follow the same process as you would when opening a personal bank account.

The only difference between the two is that you’ll probably have to start with a $100 opening deposit on a corporate account. Also, many banks have a minimum balance requirement of a couple of grand. If you don’t have that much money to deposit, don’t worry. In that case, they will just charge you 10 or 20 bucks a month.

4. A Business License

Last but not least, you need a business license. Well, actually you don’t need a business license as it’s not always a compulsory requirement to open a business. In the United States, some states make it a legal requirement and some don’t. So you will have to check the laws of your state to find out if it’s a necessity for you.

If you live in a state where it’s not a necessity, it’s worth considering that some people believe a business license is just a way for your city to squeeze out some bucks from you.

So the question is, should you get a business license if you’re legally not required to?

In my opinion, you should. Why? For two simple reasons; it’s easy to get and it builds credibility. With a business license, you can put your license number on contracts, signs, and even business cards. It legitimizes your company and makes people feel more comfortable hiring you to maintain their lawn.

Plus, as I said, it’s really easy to get. All you have to do is go down to your local courthouse, file a license request, and pay the fee. For the license request, you will just need LLC documents and a legal address for your business. In most cities, the fee is under $100. But it may be higher for you depending on where you live.

See? It’s a simple process and trust me, it’s more than worth a hundred bucks and an hour of your time.

2. Gearing Up

After finishing the paperwork, the next step is to gear up for business. Here’s a list of the tools and equipment — along with their approximate cost — that you should buy:

Truck: $10,000 to $50,000
Equipment trailer: $1,000 to $5,000
Riding mower: $1,000 to $5,000
Push mower: $200 to $1,000
Trimmer: $50 to $300
Edger: $80 to $350
Hedge trimmer: $50 to $300
Leaf blower: $100 to $500
Blade sharpener: $20 to $400
Gloves: $10 to $30
30-gallon lawn bags: $5 to $20 per 10 bags
5-gallon gas containers: $20 – $50 per container
Oil containers: $5 to $20 per container
Eye and ear protection: $5 -to $20 per employee
A small tool kit that contains tools like hammer, hand saw, and drill: $20 to $100
Assorted lawn tools, including spade, hose, pruners, shears, and rake: $10-$50 per item

Let’s talk a bit about the items on that list that cost over a thousand bucks.

1. Truck

To transport your equipment from one location to another, you’ll need a reliable and powerful truck.

Obviously, you have a plethora of options to choose from and each truck has its own advantages and drawbacks. However, whichever truck you choose, I recommend making sure it has the following:

A locking toolbox
A strong engine
A sturdy structure, such as a flatbed
A good MPG (miles per gallon)
A dumping mechanism that will allow you to unload topsoil without shovels

Furthermore, I think it’s also in your best interest to buy a used truck. Now, before you say no, hear me out. Although trucks that have been in use for three to five years are sold for significantly lower prices, they are virtually in the same condition as new ones. So three to five years of use is the sweet spot you should be looking for.

2. Equipment Trailer

Although it may not seem like it, an equipment trailer is a necessity for a lawn care business. Why? There are two main reasons. First of all, it provides extra carrying space.

Second, when you don’t want to place some of your heavy equipment like your mowers on the truck, how do you move it from one location to another? You guessed it: haul it onto the equipment trailer!

Now that we’ve cleared up why an equipment trailer is a necessity, let’s talk about what kind of trailer you should get.

Generally speaking, an ideal trailer is one that meets the following two requirements:

It’s large enough to fit and support all of your tools and equipment.
It has a strong ramp that easily drives your mowers up onto the trailer.

Just to be clear, you shouldn’t make a decision based on those two requirements alone as there are several other factors to consider. But most of the other factors vary from person to person.

To sum it up, the ideal truck for you is one that meets the two requirements we just discussed and best fits all your other specific needs as well.

3. Riding Mower

You will need one or more riding mowers to trim the already small or medium-sized grass on lawns.

Since there are a wide variety of brands and styles to choose from, you should carefully consider all your options to figure out which riding mower will work best for you.

When purchasing your riding mower, I suggest that you carefully consider these key variables:

How many acres on average will you mow using the riding mower?
Will there be a lot of obstacles in the lawn?
Do you want to be able to add attachments to your mower?

Once you have answered these questions, you will find out which riding mower best meets your specific needs. In other words, you will be ready to make the right purchase.

But before you make a purchase, I think you should consider the following two points:

Get a used mower: The point I made about used trucks applies here as well. So to get the best bang for your buck, look for a riding mower that’s three to five years old.
Get at least one high-tech mower: Did you know there are several types of mowers available from ride-on mowers to walk-behinds and even a combination of both? Every lawn care company is already using those high-tech models because they come in handy during various situations. So to ensure you’re not a step behind your competition, invest in a versatile robotic lawn mower. Start off with at least one high-tech mower and invest in more as your clientele grows.

4. Push Mower

I know a push mower does not cost over a thousand bucks. But I believe it’s still worth talking about.

For those of you who don’t know, a push mower is a machine necessary for smaller lawns and regions of the yard that cannot be accessed with a riding mower.

Like every other item on this list, push mowers come in a wide variety of brands and styles. So to find out which one will be ideal for your specific needs, you will have to spend some time carefully evaluating your options.

That being said, if you don’t want to spend time finding the best push mower for yourself and just want a recommendation, then I recommend any push mower that’s durable and self-propelling. Those two qualities are really all you need in a push mower.

5. Assorted Lawn Care Tools

Assorted lawn care tools include:

Digging tools
Cutting tools
Grading tools
Measuring tools
Marking tools

If you plan to keep your business strictly centered around lawn care services, then you probably won’t need these tools. However, if you plan to eventually develop into a full-service landscaping company, these tools will come in handy later on.

3. Pricing the Lawn Care Services

Setting the right price for your lawn care services is the key to running a successful business.

You need to set a perfectly balanced rate. One that’s neither so low that you end up facing losses instead of profits, nor so high that it leads to a significant reduction in your clientele.

To find the ideal rate for your lawn care services, follow these three simple steps.

1. Calculate Major Expenses

Calculating all of your company’s expenses is the first thing you should do. By expenses, we mean all operational costs, including but not limited to the following four.

1. Labor

Since you’re offering a service (not a product), you need to hire labor to get the job done — and for most lawn care companies, that’s the biggest expense.

To calculate how much labor will cost your company, you have to know the completion time for each job.

While calculating the completion time for each job may seem simple, it’s actually a bit more complex than it seems as there are two (not one) determining factors.

So what’s the factor you’re missing?

Employees per job. That’s right. You need to know how many employees are required to get the job done efficiently, and then factor in their combined time.

Here’s an easy formula to calculate the completion time for a job: Time Per Job x Number of Employees = Total Completion Time.

To understand how this formula is used practically, consider the following example.

Let’s say for a conventional, mow and blow of 20,000 sq. ft., it takes two employees around 60 minutes. In this scenario, you will be paying for a total of 2 man-hours (60 minutes x 2 employees = 120 minutes). Now let’s say this was in the United States. So you would have to pay around $20 per hour to each employee, meaning the total cost for this job would be $40.

Now that you know how to calculate the completion time for each job, use the formula we just discussed to calculate the cost of labor for each service you offer.

2. Fuel

This may come as a shock to you, but fuel is a big expense for most lawn care companies.

Unfortunately, many inexperienced lawn care business owners believe that cost of fuel isn’t an expense big enough to be considered. That’s one of the many mistakes that lead to their downfall.

So don’t be like those arrogant rookies. Instead, find out exactly how much fuel your vehicles consume to get from point A to point B. You can do that by using this online calculator. Simply check your vehicle’s miles per gallon (mpg) and then check how much fuel it consumes on the calculator.

Once you’ve got an estimate of how much money the fuel will cost, factor it into your total expenses.

3. Equipment

For equipment, you have to consider two costs: one for purchase and the other for maintenance.

To be as accurate as possible, you should factor in all maintenance costs. However, maintenance cost is a bit tricky and there’s simply no way to be 100% accurate.

That’s why I recommend overestimating a little rather than underestimating because when you overestimate, you won’t have to face unexpected losses later on due to a minor error in your calculations.

4. Drive Time

Time is money.

As we’ve discussed earlier, you have to calculate the time it takes your employees to get the job done. But what I didn’t mention was that it includes the time taken for your employees to get to the property.

So every minute your employees are driving or stuck in traffic takes dollars out of your pocket. And that’s exactly why you need to keep your routes tight and dense.

After you’ve got an estimate for the four expenses we just discussed, just add them up for every service you offer and you will get an accurate idea of the cost per service.

2. Research Your Competition

Great! You’ve got enough information to calculate the amount each service you offer costs. Now, all you have to do is put a few extra bucks on it and make loads of profit, right?

Not so fast…

Before you set a price, you should check up on your competition and see how much they’re offering for the same services. The amount you’ll get will (of course) vary depending on your location.

3. Set an Ideal Rate

Once you’ve calculated all expenses and checked out the prices your local competitors are charging, set a rate that is:

Profitable for you
Affordable for your clients
Based on your local market rates

Voila! With this simple three-step formula, you can calculate the ideal price for each service you intend to offer.

4. Acquiring New Customers and Keeping them Satisfied

Now that all the simple stuff is out of the way, it’s time to address the biggest part of any business — the customers!

I know this seems like the most daunting part of the business, and it is. Everything we’ve talked about so far is pretty straightforward. However, if you follow the guidelines I’m about to share, I guarantee that you can find, acquire, and keep great customers.

All you need to know is that there are four main cornerstones of customer relations:

Marketing
Acquiring
Performing
Supporting

As you can see, the first two are about reaching out to customers and closing deals with them, and the next two are about keeping them satisfied with your service.

This chapter will dive deep into each of the four cornerstones to help you understand how customer relations work.

1. Marketing

To market your business to potential customers, I recommend using these three promotional strategies: Social Media Marketing, Door Hangers, and Company Branding.

Let’s talk a bit about each one, shall we?

1. Social Media Marketing

Social media marketing is a great way to advertise your service to the masses at a low cost. But not everyone can be successful at it. The reason is simple: most people don’t even know what social marketing is all about. They think it’s all about touting what they do and how great a business they’ve built.

But that’s a recipe for disaster.

People are now more conscious than ever about promotional tactics. They can instantly distinguish an empathetic message from a desperate sales request.

That is why you have to first gain the trust of your audience and then promote your services. A great way to do that is by implementing the 50 to 30 to 20 social media marketing rule.

Let me explain how the 50/30/20 marketing rule works.

50 percent of your posts should be top funnel and aim to engage your audience. This should be content that talks about issues that affect your clients daily. For instance, articles like “Top 3 Tips to Mow Your Lawn Quicker”.

Just to be clear, you don’t need to own this content. You can just find valuable content for your clients on the internet and share it with them. Doing this will build trust by ensuring your clients that you want to help them.

The remaining 30 percent should be middle funnel content that aims to inform and educate your clients about your services. This content should be owned by you and crafted in a way that doesn’t make you come off solely focused on selling.

Now, the remaining 20 percent of your posts should be bottom funnel and focus solely on selling your service.

So that’s how the 50/30/20 rule works.

Besides following that rule, I also recommend taking some time to engage your followers by:

Sharing their content.
Answering their questions.
Responding to their concerns.

These simple acts are super effective at building trust and winning clients.

2. Door Hangers

Sounds like an old-school strategy, right? But you know what they say, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!

So print out hundreds of business flyers and spread them in neighborhoods where you believe you have the most chances of landing clients.

I guarantee that after a couple of hundred flyers, you will be receiving calls from lots of potential customers.

3. Company Branding

Would you buy a car from Ford or JAC?

I am guessing you would go with Ford because you’ve never heard of JAC. That’s the power of branding. When people know who you are, they are much more likely to buy from you.

That’s why you need to focus on your brand. Here are some steps you can take to build your brand:

Keep your website up to date.
Add only immaculately written and well-designed content to your site.
Make your official site mobile-friendly because over 50% of people surfing the web are mobile users.
Add your company logo and phone number to your equipment, including trucks, mowers, and trailers.
If you rent a billboard, make sure that it’s visible from all angles.

To take your branding up a notch, I recommend consulting an expert brand ambassador.

2. Acquiring

Once a customer reaches out to you for information about your service, it’s up to you to close the deal.

To close the deal, you should first explain all the benefits the customer can enjoy by hiring you. Tell them how your service will make their life easier and their lawn well-maintained 24/7/365. Then, quote them your price and answer their queries.

If possible, give them an extra incentive to hire you right away like a limited-time discount.

3. Performing

The third step of customer relations is to ensure that your employees are performing their work as promised. All lawn services should be performed on time, with proper measures, and in accordance to the specific needs of the customer.

A job well done will not only keep your customers satisfied and loyal to your business but also help you get more customers.

You read that right. Happy clients equal more business for your company.

How? By word of mouth. When people are happy with the lawn service they are getting, they tend to tell other people who need help maintaining their lawns about your service. So it’s a sort of automatic referral marketing. You do a good job for your current customers. They stay with your company and refer people they know to your business. It’s a double win for you!

4. Building a Relationship

One thing I’ve learned from running my own business is that life is all about relationships. Be it with a significant other, parent, friend, employee, or business acquaintance — and your customers are no exception.

When your relationships with your customers are good, you can expect them to stay with you and as we discussed earlier, refer potential customers to you as well.

So in other words, strong customer relationships will be the fuel that will drive your success.

Here are some great suggestions for building customer relationships that neither cost a lot of money nor time:

Christmas cards: What’s the best way to remind your clients at the end of the winter season that your services will be available in spring and summer as well? A small holiday card with a message wishing them and their family happy holidays and thanking them for their business. At the end of the card, you can mention that your services will be available in spring.

Repay for damages: Always be extra careful. But if something gets damaged by your employees, contact the customer and let them know right away. Offer to repay for the damages or make it up to them another way.

Go the extra mile: Going the extra mile every now and then is a great way to earn the loyalty of your customers. By going the extra mile, I mean offering something a little extra. For instance, spraying the weeds in their beds every other month for free or offering a discount for trimming overgrown bushes. These small gestures are really effective relationship builders.

Offer solutions: If you see a problem in any part of the customer’s property that you know the solution to, tell them about it. Doing so will not only earn you their gratitude but also help you become a reliable advisor who’s more than just a grass cutter.

Request feedback: Every month or so, ask your customer how your employees are doing. Ask if there’s anything they would like to see improved on or if there’s a service they would like to add. Then, take measures to meet their requests immediately — as long as they’re within reason of course.

By taking those easy steps, you can let your customers know that you care about them and that their satisfaction is your top priority. As a result, they will appreciate your hard work more and put in a good word of mouth to their friends and neighbors who’re looking for a lawn care service.

5. Managing the Day-to-Day Operations of Your Business

Managing the day-to-day operations of a lawn care business can be tough, especially when you’re new to the job. From handling all the paperwork to answering the clients to checking on employees, there’s a whole lot you have to be on top of all the time to ensure everything runs smoothly.

That being said, managing the operations of your lawn care business doesn’t have to be all that hard.

Now, I could give you a ton of tips that will help you run your business more efficiently. But employing all of them is near impossible. So I’ll save you the trouble and only share the one tip that can make your job 50% easier! It’s easy to employ and every top lawn care company is already using it.

What am I talking about? Getting a lawn care management software service to enjoy the following benefits.

1. Simple Dispatching

Thanks to lawn care management software, you can simplify dispatching in no time and without any effort.

With software like Nektyd, you can dispatch hundreds of routes to mow lawns, trim shrubs, or blow leaves according to the weather with real-time updates.

But that’s not all. You get a lot more. So let’s take a look at the entire set of features of Nektyd that can help you simplify dispatching with little to no effort on your part:

Use Anywhere: You can use Nektyd anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re an admin or office worker, you can have full access to all the data on your phone.
Live Data and Live Changes: If you change a route during a storm, your workers will automatically be updated within milliseconds.
Unlimited Workers and Routes: You get to manage as many crews, routes, and services as you want.

So you save time, stress, and potentially even money by simplifying dispatching with the help of an all-in-one management software like Nektyd.

2. One-Click Documentation

Gone are the days when you had to document everything on paper. All you need now is a reliable management software like Nektyd that documents everything in one click.

Since you get to document everything online, you don’t have to worry about losing your register anymore. No more lost pages to add more burden.

Everything is saved online to be accessed by you or your employees anytime, anywhere.

On top of documenting everything, Nektyd also:

Tracks email data.
Stores all documents and contracts automatically.
Streamlines estimates, scheduling, and invoicing for your operation.
Provides all the data you need to increase your profits.
Provides unlimited storage for saving clientele contact details.
Offers you templates that you can use to send service requests to your clients.

So with Nektyd, you can enhance your brand, reduce stress and liability, and save time.

3. Automatic Invoicing

Sending invoices is a big hurdle for lawn care companies because it takes a lot of time, especially for big companies who handle hundreds of clients.

With management software, sending invoices takes little to no effort. In fact, it becomes so easy that invoices don’t even seem like a part of the job anymore.

However, that happens only as long as you use reliable and extensive lawn care management software. A software that at least has the following three features:

Automatic Billing: It should automatically send all invoices at the end of the month, or whenever you send your invoices usually.
Flexibility: It should provide flexible invoicing for your entire lawn care operation. Whether you bill per inch, bag, gallon, tonne, T & M or anything else.
Unlimited Automation: It should send as many invoices as you want to send on time, every time.

With Nektyd, you get all that and then some more. Oh, and did I mention that Nektyd can save you over 90% of your time spent on invoicing?

I am not kidding. You can get a demo with us and find out for yourself!

Wrapping Up…

By following the advice shared in this guide, you can launch a successful lawn care business and maintain its day-to-day operations as efficiently as possible.

So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and implement everything you’ve learned from this guide to start your journey to running a successful lawn care company!

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The Snow Plow Business Owner’s Guide to Managing Operations

Ryan — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:40:56 +0000

The Snow Plow Business Owner's Guide to Managing Operations

By Ryan Pfeifer

Running a snow plow business is tough, right?

From handling all the paperwork to answering the clients to training employees, there’s a whole lot you must be on top of all the time to ensure everything runs smoothly.

But managing the operations of your snow plow business doesn’t have to be all that hard.

If you work smart, you can manage operations without having to work or worry all day and all night long. So here are 5 smart tips to run your business more easily and efficiently.

1. Use/Hire a Professional to Train Your Employees

If your employees don’t know what they’re doing, your business is doomed to fail.

Snow plowing tasks involve a lot of complication, which is why you need to ensure that every member of your staff is properly trained to perform their duties.

With untrained employees, not only will you have to face unsatisfied clients, but also significantly higher repair and maintenance expenses on your tools and equipment.

So you should hire the best expert you can find to train your staff. The individual you hire should have vast experience in the snow plow industry and working in the field.

He should know everything about:

Deicing materials — so he can teach your employees which materials are suitable for which tasks.
Plowing tools — so he can teach your employees all they need to know about plows, blowers, spreaders systems, and other tools required for the job.
Snow plow trucks — so he can teach your employees how they should drive their trucks to ensure your investment lasts for as long as possible.

Once you find an expert, you never have to worry about teaching your employees how to do their job.

2. Simplify Dispatching

Thanks to snow management software, you can simplify dispatching in no time and without any effort.

With a software like Nektyd, you can dispatch hundreds of snow routes to apply ice melt, plow or remove snow according to the weather with real-time updates.

But that’s not all. You get a lot more. So let’s take a look at the entire set of features of Nektyd that can help you simplify dispatching with little to no effort on your part:

Use Anywhere: You can use Nektyd anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re an admin or office worker, you can have full access to all the data on your phone.
Live Data and Live Changes: If you change a route during a storm, your workers will automatically be updated within milliseconds.
Unlimited Workers and Routes: You get to manage as many crews, routes, and services as you want.

So you save time, stress, and potentially even money by simplifying dispatching with the help of an all-in-one snow management software like Nektyd.

3. Automate and Digitize Work Documentation

Gone are the days when you had to document everything on paper. All you need now is a reliable snow management software like Nektyd that documents everything in one-click.

Since you get to document everything online, you don’t have to worry about losing your register anymore. No more lost pages to add more burden.

Everything is saved online to be accessed by you or your employees anytime, anywhere.

On top of documenting everything, Netkyd also:

Tracks email data.
Stores all documents and contracts automatically.
Immediately recreates all estimates for a new year.
Provides all the data you need to increase your profits.
Provides unlimited storage for saving clientele contact details.
Offers you templates that you can use to send service requests to your clients.

So with Nektyd, you can enhance your brand, reduce stress and liability, and save time.

4. Automate Invoicing

Sending invoices is a big hurdle for snow plow companies because it takes a lot of time, especially for big companies who handle hundreds of properties.

With snow management software, sending invoices takes little to no effort. In fact, it becomes so easy that invoices don’t even seem like a part of your job anymore. Ha! Wouldn’t that be nice?

However, that happens only as long as you use a reliable and extensive snow management software. The software you buy should, at least, have the following 3 features:

Automatic Billing: It should automatically create all invoices to await your review.
Flexibility: It should provide flexible invoicing for your entire snow operations. Whether you bill per inch, bag, gallon, tonne, T & M or anything else.
Unlimited Automation: It should automate every type of invoice you need to bill.

Oh, did I mention that Nektyd can save you 90% of your time spent on invoicing? I am not kidding. You can get a demo with us and find out for yourself.

5. Track Your Inventory With Software

Monitoring material and inventory usage for each storm, property, and service is crucial to understanding how much each of your snow removal services cost.

However, keeping track of every item in your inventory is no piece of cake. The amount of work involved can often overwhelm even the toughest people.

Luckily, you neither have to manage every item in your inventory nor go through the trouble of finding someone reliable to take on this (mentally) herculean task.

All you need is a reliable snow management software that keeps track of everything for you. A software that offers you, at least, these 3 features:

Track Everything: The software should allow you to track everything — from what items you have in your inventory to how many of them were used on each working day to the amount of money spent on items, workers, and services.
Automatic Tracking: It should track everything automatically — remember, the reason you’re paying for the software in the first place is to make your job less stressful.
Unlimited Amounts of Tracking: The software should allow you to track as many items as you want.

To sum it up, you can run your snow plow business a whole lot more easily and efficiently if you hire an expert to train your employees and use a snow management software like Nektyd.

Top 30 Snow Plows for Your Plowing Business

Ryan — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:50:49 +0000

Top 30 Snow Plows for Your Plowing Business

By Ryan Pfeifer

Let’s find the perfect match for your truck.

Are you planning to start a snow plow business or already running one? Either way, if you’re looking for a plow, this library will help you find the perfect one for your truck.

We will mention the best snow plows in the market that are worth every cent.

But before we get to our list, let’s first address the question we’re asked most frequently, “should I buy a snow plow?”

Do I Even Need A Snow Plow?

Yes, you do because snow plows are ideal for clearing large areas quickly as they can push or carry huge piles of snow — more than any other snow removal equipment.

So without a plow, you cannot land commercial clients. In case you didn’t already know, commercial clients are the ones who pay the most and sign the longest contracts.

Now that we’ve got that cleared up, let’s answer your next question, “which plow should I buy?”

Well, that depends on the area you’re targeting to sell your services. There are three types of plows and they are suitable for three types of snow companies:

Light plows: If you’re planning to plow driveways, then a light plow is good enough.
Heavy plows: If you have big parking lots or other commercial areas to handle, then you will need a heavy plow.
Medium plows: If you have a mixed clientele (commercial and noncommercial), then you should get medium plows that are not ideal, but good enough for small driveways and biggest parking lots.

Light plows are only 6 to 7 feet wide and are made from plastic or other light metals. Whereas, heavy plows are available up to 10 feet wide and are made from heavier metals.

Medium plows are the ones that range between 7 to 8 feet wide and are made from heavier material than light plows, but lighter than heavy plows.

My List of Top 30 Snow Plows

Have you decided which plow (light, medium, or heavy) your company needs?

If you have, then check out my recommendations for each one — I have mentioned the duty rating in the “Quick Specs” section of each plow.

90-Inch Meyer HomePlow 26500

Price: $3,660

Quick Specs

Width: 90 inch
Height: 22 inch
Duty Rating: Light

Why I Recommend the 90-Inch Meyer HomePlow 26500

Here are 3 reasons why the 90-inch Meyer HomePlow 26500 is the cream of the crop among the light snow plows:

It has full hydraulic control (up/down/left/right).
It has dura slick paint that ensures snow doesn’t stick.
It has a quick link mounting system, which makes getting it on and off your vehicle a breeze.

Heavy Duty Boss Snow Plow

Price: $3,000-$4,500

Quick Specs

Width: 9 ft
Height: 34.5 inch
Duty Rating: Medium

Why I Recommend the Heavy Duty Boss Plow

I recommend the Heavy Duty as the best medium duty snow plow because it is an extremely powerful piece of equipment and easy to properly select the correct style, brand, and specs from Boss’s website.

Western Pro Plus HD Straight Blade

Price: $6,739

Quick Specs

Blade Width: 10 inch
Blade Height: 34 inch
Duty Rating: Heavy

Why I Recommend the Western Pro Plus HD Straight Blade

Here are 3 reasons why I believe the Western Pro Plus HD Straight Blade is the best heavy plow:

It has a 34″ tall, 10” wide, 11-gauge, powder-coated steel moldboard that is constructed to take on jobs like large parking lots and local streets.
It has a fast, powerful, and durable hydraulics system.
For trip protection, this plow has six heavy-duty coil springs that allow the whole blade to trip when striking obstacles.

SnowSport 180

Price: $1,199

Quick Specs

Width: 82 inch
Height: 14 inch
Duty Rating: Light

Why I Recommend the SnowSport180 Snow Plow

I placed the SnowSport180 Snow Plow at this spot because it’s the best you can get at this price range. Here are the things that I love about this plow:

A big aluminum blade that lasts a long time and can easily move a ton of ice.
Weighs only 56 pounds, which means you can carry it yourself.
Blade’s edges are covered with rubber, so your driveway is safe and protected.
It’s incredibly easy to install. You just have to lift it up, put it on the included frame, and secure it with a keyhole pin.
You get a 1 year warranty.

Nordic Auto Plow

Price: $565

Quick Specs

Width: 79 inch
Height: 14 inch
Duty Rating: Light

Why I Recommend the Nordic Auto Plow

The only con of the Nordic Auto Plow is that it’s not the most durable plow. However, I recommend it because the following three benefits more than make up for its one flaw:

Unlike most plows, it can also be used with cars and SUVs.
With a 79” wide and 14” tall blade, this plow can clear a driveway pretty darn quickly.
No plow is easier to install than this one. All you have to do is tie the straps to the hood of your vehicle and that’s it.

FirstTrax Premium

Price: $3,569

Quick Specs

Width: 80 inch
Height: 20 inch
Duty Rating: Heavy

Why I Recommend the FirstTrax Premium

The FirstTrax Premium stood out to me for three reasons:

It has a hydraulic angling mechanism that allows you to change its angle from the heated warmth of your truck.
Similar to the angling mechanism, the remote controller provides the convenience of lifting and lowering the blade, without getting out of the vehicle.
It’s one of, if not the most durable plow that can last a long time moving heavy loads of snow.

Meyer WingMan

Price: $4,669

Quick Specs

Width: 80 inch
Height: 26 inch
Duty Rating: Medium

Why I Recommend the Meyer Wingman

The Meyer Wingman made my list for the following 4 reasons:

With military-grade high carbon steel which removes the snow easily and lasts for multiple years, this plow is perfect for plowing big commercial areas.
It has a hydraulics controller for moving the plow up, down, left, and right.
When you’re driving at night during winter, the plow’s two saber lights brighten up your path.
It comes with a 5 year warranty.

SnowBear Winter Wolf

Price: $2,130

Quick Specs

Width: 80 inch
Height: 19 inch
Duty Rating: Heavy

Why I Recommend the SnowBear Winter Wolf

The SnowBear Winter Wolf makes my list for three reasons:

First off, it’s made of heavy-duty steel covered with black powder that makes it highly durable and effective.
Second, it can be manually adjusted to three angles, which makes the plowing process a whole lot easier for you.
Last but not least, thanks to its reversible poly scraper, this plow is quieter on pavement than any other steel plow.

FirstTrax

Price: $2,291

Quick Specs

Width: 80 inch
Height: 20 inch
Duty Rating: Light

Why I Recommend the FirstTrax

Even though it’s an old product, I still recommend the FirstTrax because it has more features than any other plow in its price range.

Here are it’s three most impressive features:

Thanks to a floating knuckle that reduces stress and a self-levelling plate that keeps the blade steady regardless of position, this plow is effective in every direction and position.
It comes with a cart kit, side markers, skid shoes, and snow deflectors.
It’s made of hot-dipped galvanized tube steel that is finished with a rust-proof powder-coat, which allows it to push harder and longer than any other personal plow.

DK2

Price: $2,130

Quick Specs

Width: 80 inch
Height: 19 inch
Duty Rating: Heavy

Why I Recommend the DK2

The DK2 comes in 3 models, one for plowing small driveways, one for clearing big areas like an entire neighbourhood, and one for even bigger areas like commercial markets.

What stood out to me about the DK2 is how many accessories come along with it.

At $2,130, you don’t just get the plow, you also get a caster kit, custom mounting kit, deflector, electric wireless winch, wiring harness, and skid shoes.

SnowSport HD

Price: $1,759

Quick Specs

Width: 84 inch
Height: 18 inch
Duty Rating: Heavy

Why I Recommend the SnowSport HD

Here’s what I love about the SnowSport HD:

It’s a lightweight yet heavy duty plow — which makes it a rare product.
It doesn’t require any hydraulics or wiring, which makes it virtually maintenance free.
It works well on sorts of surfaces, including asphalt, concrete, gravel, and grass.

SnowBear

Price: $1,769

Quick Specs

Width: 82 inch
Height: 26 inch
Duty Rating: Heavy

Why I Recommend the SnowBear

According to the creators when you attach this plow to your truck, “your neighbors will look on with envy as you clear your street and driveway without breaking a sweat.”

What I love about this plow is that it’s light and easy to use thanks to its electric winch. Plus, two more pros of this plow are that it comes with a built in deflector and a one year warranty.

DK2 Avalanche Universal

Price: $1,899

Quick Specs

Width: 82 inch
Height: 20 inch
Duty Rating: Light

Why I Recommend the DK2 Avalanche Universal

The DK2 Avalanche Universal is one of the finest light duty snow plows.

I recommend it for the following 5 reasons:

Unlike most plows, it works with big cars, SUV’s, and light duty trucks.
It has a 2 inch hitch mounting system that often comes in handy.
It can be adjusted to three different angling positions.
It comes with a wireless controller that can raise or lower the blade.
With the plow, you also get a caster wheel, snow deflector, and skid shoes.

Bizon

Price: $1,299

Quick Specs

Width: 43 inch
Height: 15 inch
Duty Rating: Medium

Why I Recommend the Bizon Plow

The Bizon Snow Plow made my list for the following reasons:

It works on virtually any Jeep, SUV, or pickup truck.
To assemble it, you have to spend only an hour, at most.
With an aluminum blade, this plow can easily move through huge piles of snow.
Thanks to the 1″ thick rubber that covers the blade, this plow will not damage your grass.
It’s easily attached and detached to and from a vehicle.

DK2 Everest Hydraulic

Price: $3,799

Quick Specs

Width: 90 inch
Height: 22 inch
Duty Rating: Heavy

Why I Recommend the DK2 Everest Hydraulic

If you’re willing to pay big bucks for a tough heavy-duty plow, then the DK2 Everest Hydraulic is a no brainer!

Why? Well, why don’t you take a look at its most impressive specs and see for yourself.

It’s fully hydraulic.
It’s made of industrial-grade powder coated steel.
It’s one of the easiest to mount and demount plows.
It’s one of, if not the toughest plow that will serve you for years.
It comes with a snow deflector, hydraulic lift system, and blade markers.

Drop a comment below to let me know which plow is the perfect one for your truck.

Western Defender

Price: $4,450

Quick Specs

Width: 80 inch
Height: 23 inch
Duty Rating: Medium

Why I Recommend the Western Defender

The Western Defender made my list for the following reasons:

It’s one of, if not the most durable plow in its price range thanks to its abrasion resistant, high carbon steel with a 3/8″ cutting edge.
It has 2-ply rubber snow deflectors with bolt-on steel plates that help keep your view clear.
It comes with a CabCommand hand-held control that gives you precise, intuitive, and efficient blade control while plowing.

Blizzard Power Plow 8100PP

Price: $3,899

Quick Specs

Width: 120 inch
Height: 31 inch
Duty Rating: Heavy

Why I Recommend the Blizzard Power Plow 8100PP

The Blizzard Power Plow 8100PP made my list because it costs significantly less than other snow plows with similar specs and features.

The reason why it’s inexpensive compared to other snow plows with similar specs is because Blizzard isn’t as big a brand as, say, Western or Meyer.

Don’t let the name fool you. Western Pro Plus or Meyer Home Plow don’t outperform the Blizzard Power Plow in any department.

It is powerful, durable, and effective enough to plow through huge piles of snow without any trouble for years!

Western Pro P low Series 2

Price: $4,668

Quick Specs

Blade Width: 90 inch
Blade Height: 29 inch
Duty Rating: Heavy

Why I Recommend the Western Pro Plow Series 2

I am just going to let the features of this plow speak for themselves:

It has an 11-gauge powder coated cutting edge blade that is made up of high carbon steel — a fine mixture of ferrite and iron carbide.
It’s fully hydraulic and its hydraulic system components are not only fast and responsive, but also built to last for a long time.
It can easily handle the biggest piles of snow thanks to its four heavy-duty coil springs that protect it by allowing it to trip when it strikes obstacles.

Although it’s a little expensive, the Western Pro Plow Series 2 is worth every cent.

Blizzard UTV Series Straight Blade

Price: $2,800

Quick Specs

Width: 80 inch
Height: 21 inch
Duty Rating: Light

Why I Recommend the Blizzard UTV Series Straight Blade

Here are the things that I love about this plow:

Unlike most plows, it can fit on virtually any vehicle.
It comes with a complete hydraulic pump.
It’s a highly durable plow thanks to its strong frame built with channel steel and square tube.

Western Pro Plus HD

Price: $6,696

Quick Specs

Width: 120 inch
Height: 34 inch
Duty Rating: Heavy

Why I Recommend the Western Pro Plus HD

The only con of the Western Pro Plus HD is that it’s a lot more expensive than a conventional plow.

However, if quality is what you’re after and you’re willing to pay the price for it, then I recommend this plow because its following three benefits more than make up for its one flaw:

With a shock absorber, 6 heavy-duty springs, reliable hydraulic components, and eight vertical ribs, this plow is built to survive the toughest plowing jobs.
Its UltraMount mounting system is designed for an easy and fast installation and removal.
It’s one of, if not the widest snow plow that is built to move huge piles of snow pretty darn quickly — which makes it perfect for clearing big commercial areas.

Western Prodigy

Price: $7,004

Quick Specs

Width: 116 inch
Height: 29 inch
Duty Rating: Medium

Why I Recommend the Western Prodigy

The Western Prodigy is, without a doubt, the best winged plow in the market.

With a multi-position wing plow that has controls as simple as a straight blade, this plow can be used by just about anyone — no training required.

Apart from helping you save time and money on employee training, this plow has the following three key benefits:

It comes with a chain lift system.
It is highly durable thanks to its trip protection and reliable hydraulics.
It has an automation system that adjusts the wings automatically when you change the plowing angle — which makes it way more efficient than most plows.

Hiniker Torsion Trip Straight Blade

Price: $5,869

Quick Specs

Width: 96 inch
Height: 30 inch
Duty Rating: Medium

Why I Recommend the Hiniker Torsion Trip Straight Blade

The Hiniker Torsion stood out to me because of the following reasons:

It comes with quick-hitch 2, which is one of the fastest mounting systems out there.
It has high clearance split trip-edges that reduce stress and twisting forces on the plow.
It comes with quad halogen headlights that are twice as powerful as typical beam lamps.
It is built with sturdy material that can handle the wear and tear of commercial jobs.

Fisher HT Series

Price: Contact the manufacturer to find out because the price varies each year.

Quick Specs

Width: 90 inch
Height: 27 inch
Duty Rating: Medium

Why I Recommend the Fisher HT Series

If your vehicle weighs half a ton, then the Fisher HT Series is the one for you! I recommend this plow because it comes with:

A minute mount system. That’s right! It only takes one minute (max) to mount and demount this plow to and from your vehicle.
INTENSIFIRE headlamps that provide maximum light to keep your view clear even in the worst of storms.
An anti-theft system that allows you to electronically lock your plow whenever it is detached from your truck.

BossPlow Drag Pro

Price: $3,999

Quick Specs

Width: 96 inch
Height: 24 inch
Duty Rating: Heavy

Why I Recommend the BossPlow Drag Pro

The Drag Pro stood out to me for the following 3 reasons:

It has hydraulic folding wing models that allow it to expand from 8′ to either 12′ or 16′.
It comes with an independent wing control feature that folds wing models with hydraulic relief protection.
Thanks to its sturdy material and trip protection, it lasts for a long time.

BossPlow HTX-V

Price: $5,556

Quick Specs

Width: 90 inch
Height: 32 inch
Duty Rating: Light

Why I Recommend the BossPlow HTX-V

Here’s what I love about the BossPlow HTX-V:

Thanks to its enclosed hydraulics, corrosion and hydraulic freeze-ups can’t damage this plow.
Thanks to its full moldboard trip design, the damage on collision with an object is minimum.
Although it’s not as strong as heavy duty plows, it’s the strongest lightweight and one of the strongest pound for pound plows — so it’s not far behind on performance.

BossPlow EXT

Price: $7,452

Quick Specs

Width: 120 inch
Height: 30 inch
Duty Rating: Heavy

Why I Recommend the BossPlow EXT

For those of you who’re looking for an extra large plow, the BossPlow EXT is the ideal one for you! It’s big, strong, and highly durable.

Besides that, here are three more features of this plow that caught my eye:

With high carbon steel which plows snow easily and lasts for multiple years, this plow is perfect for clearing big commercial areas.
It has a hydraulics controller for moving the plow up, down, left, and right.
It has a quick link mounting system, which makes getting it on and off your vehicle a breeze.

Fisher HD2

Price: $3,700

Quick Specs

Width: 90 inch
Height: 29 inch
Duty Rating: Heavy

Why I Recommend the Fisher HD2

The Fisher D2 comes in 4 models, each of which is suitable for different sorts of jobs. So no matter which vehicle you’re driving, there’s an HD2 plow that will work for you.

Each model is strong and sturdy thanks to its 10 vertical ribs that secure it from even the toughest of storms. Plus, it has fast hydraulics that allow it to move snow pretty darn quick.

Western Impact

Price: $3,700

Quick Specs

Width: 72 inch
Height: 23 inch
Duty Rating: Light

Why I Recommend the Western Impact

According to the manufacturers, winter knows no limits, and neither does this plow!

Built exclusively for utility vehicles, this professional-grade plow can clear the deepest piles of snow with ease. I have to agree. It’s definitely one of the sturdiest and strongest light duty plows.

Besides being incredibly strong, this plow comes with impact control options, ultra-finish baked on powder coat, a scrape lock, an anti-theft system, and pre-punched blades.

Blizzard Power Pusher

Price: $3,399

Quick Specs

Width: 120 inch
Height: 30 inch
Duty Rating: Heavy

Why I Recommend the Blizzard Power Pusher

The Blizzard Power Pusher made my list for the following 5 reasons:

It’s one of the easiest to mount and demount plows.
It has a fast, powerful, and durable hydraulics system.
It is designed to move maximum yards of snow in minimal time.
It’s built with sturdy material that can handle the wear and tear of commercial jobs.
It works well on sorts of surfaces, including asphalt, concrete, gravel, and grass.

Hiniker Torsion Trip Stainless Steel

Price: $3,695

Quick Specs

Width: 108 inch
Height: 30 inch
Duty Rating: Medium

Why I Recommend the Hiniker Torsion Trip Stainless Steel

This plow immediately caught my attention because it combines the advanced surface-engaging action of the torsion trip system with the looks and durability of stainless moldboards!

Here are its most impressive features:

It comes with a quick-hitch 2 system that makes mounting and demounting it a breeze.
It has a high-strength torsion-tube moldboard design, which provides enhanced durability and rigidity that comes in play during the worst of winter.
Thanks to a self-levelling plate that keeps the blade steady regardless of position and a floating knuckle that reduces stress, this plow is effective in every direction and position.

The Torsion Trip may not be perfect, but it’s as close to flawless as it gets.

Drop a comment below to let me know which plow is the perfect one for your truck.

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Here’s What You Need to do with your Service Business During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Ryan — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:18:02 +0000

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past couple of weeks, you would know that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken the world by storm.

If you want to save your service business during this outbreak, then you have to act smart. You have to take protective measures as early as possible.

In today’s post, I will give you some tips on what you can do with your service business during the COVID-19 outbreak. Without further ado, let’s dive in.

1. Create a Plan

The vast majority of businesses have already started to put safeguard in place for protecting their companies and employees — and you should do the same.

According to market experts, you should make or revamp an emergency preparedness plan that clearly outlines the following:

Steps you are taking to protect your workers.
What you will do when the outbreak impacts your business.
How employees can contact you in case of emergency.
What to do after the outbreak is under control.

2. Try to Establish a Work from Home Policy

With COVID-19 spreading quickly, many companies have already set up a work from home plan or policy — and you should too if you want to flourish when this outbreak is handled.

However, even though employees gathering together at the workplace is far from ideal, letting your employees work from home is just not an option for some businesses — especially those who offer services that require physical presence.

With that being said, if at all possible, you should try to create a work from home policy outlining guidelines, remote procedures, and employee eligibility.

3. Keep Your Employees and Clients Posted

During these times of frantic, we should do all we can to spread awareness about this fatal disease.

You should keep your employees posted by communicating coronavirus related news with them through texts, emails, or video chats.

Keep your clients in the loop with your business status. Focus on maintaining communications with all your customers and employees.

Remember, the more everyone knows, the better. If you need a free email tool to contact your clients in mass, contact Nektyd. We will sign you up and allow you to use our email tool free of charge to update your clients during this crisis.

4. Re-evaluate Your Cleaning Procedures

I know this is an obvious tip, but it cannot go unmentioned.

You have to keep everything as clean as possible, and even though you may think you’re doing all you can to keep everything clean, you may yet be wrong.

So here’s a checklist for you to ensure that you’re keeping your business as clean as possible:

Ensure that sick employees stay at home.
Encourage employees to wash their hands more often.
Clean your business (offices, equipment, furniture) daily.
Ask your employees to disinfect their chairs and desks daily.
Fill your workplace with coronavirus fighting soaps, disinfectants, and hand sanitizers.

5. Hold Meetings Without Personal Presence

Instead of meeting face to face, you should hold virtual meetings. Skype and Zoom are great free tools to have online meetings. However, there are some limitations to meeting virtually and if for some reason, you have to meet in person, then ensure that:

● You have taken every precautionary measure you can.
● The meeting is held at a location with a low level of COVID-19 threat.
● The duration of the meeting and contact between attendees is minimized..

6. Enjoy Federal Relief

As COVID-19 continues to bleed business profits and revenues, the government is providing federal relief to small business owners.

Currently, the following help is being planned:

● Employer tax credit
● Federal income tax deferment
● Low-interest federal disaster loans

So if your company is struggling to make ends meet due to the coronavirus, then federal loans may be the answer your business desperately needs.

7. Work On Your Business

Once the proper health precautions and team communications are in place, work on building your business. I recommend starting with reports. Use the downtime to run reports per service, worker, and client. If you can’t run these type of reports, implement software that helps you run these reports.

Find ways to leverage your high profit margin services with existing clients. Get ready to implement these strategies as soon as we get through this crisis. It is much more cost efficient to up-sell a service, than sell a new client (5x less expensive).

Next, rethink your social presence. Our world is changing very quickly, so our business tactics and strategies must change as well. Eventually, Google will be less dominant, and voice control will be the new means of advertising. Once we hit this point, all the non-branded companies will struggle. To increase your brand equity, use social platforms. These are great ways to build content, engage with your clients and workers, and stay updated with trends.

If you do not already, I recommend creating an Instagram and taking time lapses of all your bigger projects and services.

Use this time to plan for the rest of the year and work on bettering your service business.

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The Ultimate Guide to Launching and Maintaining a Successful Lawn Care Business

The Ultimate Guide to Launching and Maintaining a Successful Lawn Care Business

By Ryan Pfeifer

1. Laying the Foundation

1. A Tax Entity

2. An Insurance

3. A Corporate Bank Account

4. A Business License

2. Gearing Up

1. Truck

2. Equipment Trailer

3. Riding Mower

4. Push Mower

5. Assorted Lawn Care Tools

3. Pricing the Lawn Care Services

1. Calculate Major Expenses

1. Labor

2. Fuel

3. Equipment

4. Drive Time

2. Research Your Competition

3. Set an Ideal Rate

4. Acquiring New Customers and Keeping them Satisfied

1. Marketing

1. Social Media Marketing

2. Door Hangers

3. Company Branding

2. Acquiring

3. Performing

4. Building a Relationship

5. Managing the Day-to-Day Operations of Your Business

1. Simple Dispatching

2. One-Click Documentation

3. Automatic Invoicing

Wrapping Up…

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The Snow Plow Business Owner’s Guide to Managing Operations

The Snow Plow Business Owner's Guide to Managing Operations

By Ryan Pfeifer

1. Use/Hire a Professional to Train Your Employees

2. Simplify Dispatching

3. Automate and Digitize Work Documentation

4. Automate Invoicing

5. Track Your Inventory With Software

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Top 30 Snow Plows for Your Plowing Business

Top 30 Snow Plows for Your Plowing Business

By Ryan Pfeifer

Do I Even Need A Snow Plow?

My List of Top 30 Snow Plows

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Here’s What You Need to do with your Service Business During the Coronavirus Outbreak

1. Create a Plan

2. Try to Establish a Work from Home Policy

3. Keep Your Employees and Clients Posted

4. Re-evaluate Your Cleaning Procedures

5. Hold Meetings Without Personal Presence

6. Enjoy Federal Relief

7. Work On Your Business