Lawn care business plan help?

For my small business class we were given random businesses and have to write a plan for it, i got lawn care. I've got most of it down but i need to know what the necessary equipment is most of the time and the job titles with a description

Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet.

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Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

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Here is a list of some basic equipment you will need during your startup phase:

Blower
Line Trimmer
Hedge Trimmer
Commercial mower
Hand Tools
Truck or some type of transportation such as pick-up truck
Trailer
Edgers
Handtools (rakes, shovels, broom, etc.)
Chainsaws
Safety equipment include googles and gloves
However, as your business grows, you can begin to offer more services, and more services often means more equipment. Additional equipment you will need:

Riding mowers
Skid steer loaders
Bed edging materials
Water features
All types of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, fertilizer/pesticide combinations
Snow and ice removal tools

Here are some resources and books to help you learn more about the lawn care business:

Start Your Own Lawn Care Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) by Eileen Sandlin
How to Make Big Money Mowing Small Lawns by Robert A. Welcome
The Lawn Bible: How to Keep It Green, Groomed, and Growing Every Season of the Year by David R. Mellor
Trade Publications

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