Author: Rich Prue

BUSINESS STARTUP QUICK LINKS LIABILITY INSURANCE CONTRACTOR SOFTWARE JOB SEARCH How To Choose a Lawn Care or Landscaping Business NameChoosing a good business name is one of the first steps in starting any business.  Below you will find some tips on choosing a business name for someone starting a lawn mowing, lawn care, leaf removal, landscaping, yard design, or snow removal, tree trimming, or any other type of property maintenance business.Here are some points to consider when deciding on a lawn care / landscaping company name:-Create a Business Plan:  After creating a business plan that includes the present and future goals…

BUSINESS STARTUP QUICK LINKS LIABILITY INSURANCE CONTRACTOR SOFTWARE JOB SEARCH There are a number of steps to start a legal landscaping or lawn care business in the state of South Carolina.  Your South Carolina landscaping business could include gardening, lawn mowing, leaf removal, excavation, tree work, and more. You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.  You may want to start here: How To Start A Landscaping Business.Getting started- A resource created by the state of South Carolina to help you start your business can be found here: South Carolina Business One-Stop-Register your landscaping business name.Find out if…

Table of Contents Starting and running a profitable landscaping business is a lot more than knowing about how to push a lawnmower or pull weeds.  Being a successful landscaper involves organization, knowledge, patience, perseverance, people-skills, and a number of other traits.  Many lawn care business owners fail, not because they weren’t a skilled landscaping contractor, but because they were not skilled in running a business.The larger you want your landscaping company to be, the better you need to be as a business owner, as the responsibility will be greater.  It is not wrong to dream about growing a large company, but if you are a…

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is a US government agency regulating workplace safety.  If you are a roofing contractor in the United States, with at least one employee, you are required to abide by OSHA safety standards.  If you work alone, you are not required to abide by OSHA standards.  If you have no employees, but use other roofers  as sub-contractors or independent contractors, you are not required to comply to OSHA standards.  OSHA only regulates safety standards for companies with paid employees. Roofing business owners who fail to comply with OSHA safety standards could face stiff fines.  Fines may…

BUSINESS STARTUP QUICK LINKS LIABILITY INSURANCE CONTRACTOR SOFTWARE JOB SEARCH A landscaping or lawn care business in North Carolina can provide a great part-time or full-time income.   Your landscaping business could include gardening, lawn mowing, leaf and lawn debris removal, excavation, tree work, and more.  You may want to start here: How To Start A Landscaping Business.  You can find the links to help get your new landscaping business registered in North Carolina below.How to Register A Landscaping Business in North CarolinaGetting started in North Carolina- The state of North Carolina has a website about starting a business in North Carolina here: http://www.blnc.gov/start-your-business-Register your landscaping business name.Find…

BUSINESS STARTUP QUICK LINKS LIABILITY INSURANCE CONTRACTOR SOFTWARE JOB SEARCH Here are some things to consider when trying to start a landscaping or lawn care business in the state of Mississippi.  There are plenty of opportunities to make a full or part time income with a landscaping business in Mississippi.   Your landscaping business could include gardening, lawn mowing, leaf and debris removal, excavation, tree work, and more.  You may want to start here:  How To Start A Landscaping Or Lawn Care Business.  You can find the links to help get your new landscaping business registered in Mississippi below.Mississippi has a website to…

Factors Affecting Shingle Repair Costs Shingle damage can happen a from high winds, a falling tree, a hail storm, or a number of other various and often bizarre ways.  Sometimes the damage is enough to involve your insurance company.  Other times, the damage is minimal, won’t reach your insurance deductible, and can just be handled through a roofing contractor. There are a number of variables that will affect how much a shingle repair job will cost.  There is not one set price.  Here are some ways that a roofing contractor will come up with a repair cost for your damaged shingle…

Roofing Tools and Equipment Good, reliable roofing tools and equipment are critical for any roofing contractor.  Some tools end up collecting dust or costing more time or money than they are worth.  It is important to research the equipment and tools you want to purchase to make sure they are safe, reliable, and worth the investment.  Here is a list of various articles, reviews, and links to roofing-related tools and equipment: Tools Tools Needed For Roof Repairs Roofer’s Helper Recommended Tools Equipment & Accessories Drones Safety Equipment Vehicles Choosing a Roofing Vehicle Ladder Racks

Here are a number of gutter business name ideas.  Some of these names are used by actual gutter companies, and may not be available for use in your area.   These names can be used for many types of gutter businesses including gutter installation, gutter fabrication, gutter/leaf guard, gutter repair, gutter cleaning, etc. You can check for website name availability and get a FREE domain with web hosting purchase here.Need software for your gutter business to manage customers and leads? Try JobNimbus for freeFor information on starting your own gutter company: How To Start A Gutter Company.  For more on starting a…

Rochester, NY- Roofer, Jason Regatuso, 32, of Mount Morris, New York, has died from injuries incurred after a ladder broke on a jobsite.  Three roofers were sent to Strong Memorial Hospital after a ladder supporting scaffolding broke, causing the men to fall.  The other two roofers were released from the hospital.  Osha is investigating.  More HERE.