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Actually, I think that my prices won't be expensive. I have already negotiated with three contractors and I know they're giving me much lower prices than homeowners typically pay to the large, well-established landscaping companies. And I don't need to mark up their prices by much because I don't have many expenses to cover. I see all sorts of companies "outsourcing" and, although I could be wrong, I don't see why the same concept can't work for me, especially in a city such as Atlanta which is growing at an incredible rate.
If I had some some sons to help me in the business or if I had a partner, I'd be thinking differently. But I can't do everything myself.
As for potential liabilities, if I worried about all of the possible calamities that could come upon me, I'd be afraid to get out of bed in the morning.
I think the keys to making it work are being able to make a good presentation, coming up with an imaginative and functional design, and providing good customer service. And from what I've seen, these things are lacking in many of the companies in the landscaping business.
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