TierramadreLandscape.com

want landscape software for business that has estimating, and design, maintenance scheduling also that is cost effective not too expensive new business starting up not alot of money to spend on software

this should help you

http://the-real-estate-resource.blogspot .com/2006/12/benefits-of-using-landscape -software.html

2006-12-26 19:51:48 by fish

BizproEZ is a landscape business software package especially designed for Landscapers.

Years ago I worked in a amateur way in gardening maintenance. I realice that I liked it a lot but I don't have the specific knoledge and experience to start a landscape and gardening design business. I have the feeling that I have the creativity for doing this but of course this is not all. Could someone help me telling me the kind of tools that I would require to start this gradually? Maybe I would requiere to know some landscape design software, etc. In short, what kind of tools would be necesary to have and learn. Maybe the thing would be more complex like doing an Business plan? I'll thank any advice. Chris

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Gardener: A truck or trailer to carry your equipment and debris (although some enterprising people have even started without this). A lawn mower, rake, broom, and other small hand tools. Buy your equipment used if necessary, but shop carefully.

Landscaper: Basically you need hand tools and a truck or trailer. To start with most other tools you can rent.

Interiorscaper: A car or truck is necessary, watering cans, and assorted small hand tools.

>From the basic requirements to start it would seem that interiorscaping requires the smallest capital outlay. This is correct, but starting an interiorscape business is more difficult in other ways. It requires a better understanding of the trade. Indoor plants are much more difficult to maintain. Also, acquiring accounts is not as easy as in outdoor work. Most, if not all, interiorscape accounts will be commercial, as opposed to the residential work of gardeners.

For gardeners and landscapers a truck or trailer is a must, but as I mentioned earlier it is possible to start without one for some work. If you are doing maintenance you may be able to get accounts that will allow you to use their equipment and not require you to haul away debris. You will be expected to work very inexpensively, though. If you can get a truck do so.

For both gardeners and landscapers another source of income is from clean-ups. This is simply a one-time job of cleaning up an overgrown landscape. These jobs are hard work, but can be quite profitable.

In every business you have to contend with the government. Service businesses are no different. Before you get started investigate what is required in your area. Most likely you will need a business license from your city. The state may require a contractor's license or certification for landscape contractors. Most likely your state will require a pest control license if you intend to apply pesticides. Check out all the city, state, and federal rules before you start.


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2007-08-27 16:08:24 by Quantex

Other than Quickbooks, what is a good software program for a small business? Our company provides landscaping services for residential/commercial maintenance and landscaping construction.

Thanks

I'd maintain that Quickbooks is the best. But there's also Peachtree and a newish program called MYOB (Mind Your Own Business) that seems to be growing in popularity.

2009-01-12 16:23:21 by Wknd♥Lva

I run a landscaping business. We'd like to keep a searchable database that lists our clients, their adress, phone numbers and also a link to their invoice which is in excel files. Do I need specialized software or is there something that already exists that I can use?

Microsoft Access and EXCEL should do the job....
Oh that would be MICROSOFT OFFICE..

2006-09-29 14:55:57 by cooldude787879

Have a look at http://www.gophersoftware.com/ and ignore the appalling voiceover.

2008-01-24 11:22:07 by dave w