Setting and Achieving Revenue/Sales Goals
At the beginning of each month, I take this time check in oh how I'm doing for my quarterly goal. Since it's July, I look back at last quarter and see how I did so that I can set and crush my monthly/quarterly goals for July and Q3. I typically start by looking at my capacity, and what I already have booked out. I see how much revenue I should be able to generate if all my guys are at 95-100% capacity for the month/quarter/year. From there, I figure out my recent conversion rate, average ticket, and number of jobs completed. That way, I can see how many leads I need to source and if I need to adjust price, sales approach, etc. How are you guys setting yourselves up to hit your goals?94Views3likes5CommentsBest way to gain more clients?
Hello everyone! I am new to the entrepreneurial world. I recently started a lawn care and landscaping business. I am curious what have other had most success with when trying to gain more clients? Paying for ads on social media, go door to door and hand out flyers/cards? What's the best way to go about things?526Views8likes26CommentsLaunching This Summer Looking for Tips on Hosting a Free Service Day for Veterans & Seniors
We’re getting ready to launch AquaDogs Pressure Washing this summer, and we want to kick things off with a free service day for veterans and seniors in our town. For those of you who’ve done community-focused events or local givebacks. How did you promote it, stay organized, and still make it financially sustainable in those early days? Would love any lessons learned!41Views2likes1CommentBusiness start-up
I am looking to start a new side business in lawn care. I may have one or two people to work with me full time so that I can keep my full time job until this thing takes off. Are there some things that any of you wish you had known before you started your businesses?189Views2likes7CommentsSales Marketing
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I am a caretaker for special needs gentleman that has the dream of owning a successful business. I promised him I would help him with accomplishing this goal. It's just me though because of his disease and limited abilities. We started Jackson County Water Systems and we offer whole home water purication and filtration systems here in Jackson County GA I am needing help with getting recognized and certified on Google and any other sites that will help us generate sales. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks148Views2likes2CommentsHow Referral Systems Are Changing the Home Improvement Game
Referral programs aren’t new, but they’re becoming a huge part of the home improvement world. Homeowners want trusted pros, and contractors want more jobs—referrals make that happen. Why They Work People trust word-of-mouth over ads. A referral from a friend or neighbor carries weight, and when companies reward that, it’s a win-win for everyone. How People Are Using Them Homeowners save money – Discounts or perks for referring friends. Contractors grow their business – More jobs without spending big on ads. Loyalty programs – Earn rewards for multiple referrals. Community referrals – Nextdoor, Facebook groups, and forums are full of trusted recommendations. Make It Work for You If you're a contractor, a solid referral program can bring in quality leads without the heavy marketing costs. Try something simple—offer $50 off the next project for both the referrer and the new client when they book. It’s an easy way to keep customers coming back while bringing in new ones who already trust your work. Are you currently using a referral program with your business? Drop a comment!388Views6likes5CommentsMowing Pricing help
In the past we have based our mowing prices off the average time spent on the lawn over the previous season. In the spring we don't make much profit. We make up for it in the summer and fall. That has worked fine until last years drought. We had lawns that were not serviced for 6-7 weeks. We are in Ohio so we have about 30 weeks of mowing. We have to catch clippings in the spring which we do not charge extra for. We thought about adding a charge of 25% regular mowing price to make it profitable. Thoughts, suggestions, tips?203Views1like1Comment