[baker bros]

new to forum.. just taking suggestions on different waysto charge for leaf cleanups . i have a 16hp truck loader and dump trailer ..normally i get 25$hr per guy...will this work...suggestions or advice will be greatly appreciated thanks again..tim

[cutntrim]

Will what work? Charging $25/hr? Or using the loader and dump trailer? From a consumer standpoint, I'm sure $25/hr will get you plenty of work. A few companies here have loaders, but not many. Most use blowers, rakes, tarps. City picks up leaves curbside, which eliminates dumping fees. On year-round commercial accounts, leaf cleanup is included, but residential accounts are billed hourly for us.

[GLAN]

Do you pay unemployment, workmans comp, disability and payroll taxes for the people under your employ?

[Bill Schwab]

The machine costs you at least $7.00 an hour to run, then you have to dump and drive and pay for that. $75.00 an hour is more like it and set a minimum fee for show up so you have your trip time covered. I could not pay our guys salaries per hour for that let alone cost of operation.