If you are just starting, don't go after commercial accounts until later. One reason is commercial accounts pay 30 -60 days out. You can't afford to keep your money tied up that long. Residential accounts pay immediately. Plus, if you go after commercial accounts early you may greatly underbid or realize you don't have equipment to handle it.

I recommend not being lowest price in neighborhood. You want to sell yourself and service. Professionalism is ALWAYS key. Look neat and wear a uniform. Don't get caught off guard without business cards, fliers, and a clipboard.

If a potential customer needs an estimate always try and meet with him face to face. This is better because of 2 reasons: 1) You have a much better chance of getting account 2) If you get account, try and up sell additional services.

This is much better than looking at a potential clients lawn when he is not home and calling him with a quote. You have failed to make a connection with him and all he knows is a voice.

I can guarantee that if you do a great job, maintain professionalism, and market your services you will eventually have all work you can handle.

Best of Luck!

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Kevin Whiteside is owner and editor of LawnForum.com Monthly, an online newsletter for lawn and landscape professionals. Get a FREE subscription here mailto:LawnForum@aweber.com He is also author of "Turn High Grass Into Cold Cash- How to Start Ultimate Lawn Service" http://www.GrassToCash.com

About the Author:

Kevin Whiteside is the owner and editor of LawnForum.com Monthly, an online newsletter for lawn and landscape professionals. Get a FREE subscription here mailto:LawnForum@aweber.com He is also the author of "Turn High Grass Into Cold Cash- How to Start the Ultimate Lawn Service" http://www.GrassToCash.com

Give yourself a break from phones, especially if you are making this a family experience.

As you clean each room, organizing what you have, be willing to let go of what you no longer need. There are plenty of people who would find incredible use from something you haven’t touched in years.

You can either give items to a family you know, a charity or you can have a garage sale. In case of a business, do you have old equipment it is time to let go of? What about multiple items that are simply taking up space or collecting dust?

When you release what you no longer need or want you create space for something new in its place.

You may want to focus on one room at a time cleaning and rearranging from top to bottom. One of most exciting parts of spring cleaning is joy you feel as you remember how special items came into your life.

I often hear stories from people who have gotten a teddy bear from my shop and relived original feeling they had when they first got item. I have been told what an incredible feeling they get when they spring clean and carefully rearrange their bear collection. They have a renewed feeling of pride over their collection because of care they are taking in preserving precious gifts.

In each room it is recommended to begin from top and work down. This is true for cabinets, dusting, and washing.

When you are done, enjoy what you have just accomplished. Sit back and look around, take in fresh fragrances and appreciate a job well done. Reward yourself with a good meal and quiet time.

For office project, take team out for a fun meal or order in. Acknowledge gift of a fresh, inviting home or office you are blessed to enjoy. You will be glad you did.