[ONeillLandscape]

I'm just starting a maintenance company up in New Hampshire and had a couple questions. Does any body know what kind of license i need other thaan a business license? Also i am having trouble trying to figure the going rate up here. I want to start at a rate that will get some customers but I dont want to price to low. Also, any suggestions on how to price a fall cleanup?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

[trees]

Calculate your overhead & figure what kind of margin you'll need. Get your numbers in order & that will dictate what you should be charging. The ANLA has a great estimating guide and don't be afraid to shop the competition a little. That's not a concrete answer, but everyone's business is different in terms of overhead, labor cost, etc. & you need to get that in order first.

[trees]

By the way, good luck...

[site]

No license required. Beyond that pretty much all of your pricing questions have been discussed multiple times here in the past. Search and learn.

[HardDaysKnight]

Originally posted by trees
Calculate your overhead & figure what kind of margin you'll need. Get your numbers in order & that will dictate what you should be charging. The ANLA has a great estimating guide and don't be afraid to shop the competition a little. That's not a concrete answer, but everyone's business is different in terms of overhead, labor cost, etc. & you need to get that in order first.

That's a real good answer, Trees. Very good advice.
Good luck Oneill and dont be afraid to make good money.
It's what you can offer after the leaf clean-up that can
bring you more. Try to sell curb appeal, such as:
Mulching, pruning, adding seasonal annuals and sprucing up
for the holidays.

[ONeillLandscape]

Thanks for all the great advice. It is a great help having you guys out there.