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"I highly recommend reading the . . . How to [Start] a Home-Based Business series. Each book in the series acts as your personal guide to starting and running a home-based business."
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Have you ever dreamed of starting your own home-based landscaping business? Have you been hesitant to put your plans into action? This comprehensive guide contains all the necessary tools and strategies you need to successfully launch and grow your own business. Author Owen Dell shares his experiences and down-to-earth advice on every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based landscaping business. He will show you how to purchase the right tools, estimate start-up costs, price services, and stay profitable once in business. From painless record keeping to savvy marketing techniques, his step-by-step methods are realistic, innovative, and easy to understand. Learn all about getting clients and referrals, outshining the competition, bidding competitively organizing your business, getting paid and much more.

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Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Globe Pequot; 3rd edition (November 1, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0762705167
ISBN-13: 978-0762705160
Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #369,687 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Super! Super! Super!, July 6, 1999

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This review is from: HOW TO START A HOME-BASED LANDSCAPING BUSINESS, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

A must-have for those just starting out. I couldn't have done it without this book. It covers everything - employees, marketing, business management, record keeping, accounting, and estimating. Lots of great tips on customer service. Check out his website

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource for the do-it-yourself entrepenuer!, July 6, 1999

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I have found Owen's book to be a delightfully well written resource for starting a home-based landscaping business. The real life, experienced based business advice he shares is worth much more than the purchase price of his book. I have other resource books at hand, but Owen's book has become my favorite.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Industry Must, March 22, 2000

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This is a very thorough book compiled by Owen. I read the book in a week and re-read it many times. It is an excellant reference tool that can be used a single point source for future use for both experienced contractors and begineers. I would highly recommed ypu read this book. It is well worth the investment!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what it says
This book definitely contains the best business advice and most reliable information you will find if you want to enter into landscaping or general yard work. Read more

Published 2 months ago by SPIRIT SNIPER

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent choice for the price & book size.
The book covers all of the basic neccesitites to getting starting. It also breaks each component down with easy to understand detail. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Rick Braga

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have Business Education
Perfect for the business end of landscaping or design. Things that they didn't teach you in college. This book is an asset for almost any home based business. Read more

Published 21 months ago by running duck

5.0 out of 5 stars This is good advise
If you want to start a ladscape companey this uis the book you want!
From the foundation to the long run it's full of great advice and instruction. Read more

Published on April 1, 2007 by S. Lewis

4.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
The book has plenty of information and ideas for starting a landscaping biz, and presented in a light-hearted style that I appreciate. Thanks to Mr. Read more

Published on January 10, 2007 by Jacklyn Curry

4.0 out of 5 stars Start Home Base Landscaping Bus
This was just what was needed. Lots to learn. Explanations were clear and direct. Very useful.

Published on September 19, 2005 by Ginna Denues

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent no nonsense book on landscaping
If you are considering starting a business this book is a must read. the principals listed in the book apply to almost any business, but the references are definately targeted at... Read more

Published on May 5, 2005 by tano

5.0 out of 5 stars Good reference
A very good reference and guide for anyone that has never started a small business before. He covers a variety of topics in detail, and even has examples of forms to use on a... Read more

Published on October 6, 2003 by Kevin McClure

3.0 out of 5 stars A tad bit outdated for me.. I need more information
Great book on how to start up a landscaping business but I need more information directed at lawn maintenance... Read more

Published on August 24, 2003 by Duane B. Harris

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, Very Informative
With no more than a couple of months's experience, I started a landscaping business using this book as a guide. It's running smoothly and my customers are happy. Read more

Published on June 5, 2002

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