| When starting a commercial landscaping business it is | | | | for new prospective clients. A lot of successful |
| important to know how to get new accounts. Being | | | | landscapers have a website that is updated often |
| comfortable meeting with decision makers is a must. | | | | with their new work. |
| After understanding what a potential client wants the | | | | Successful landscaping businesses always know the |
| bidding process begins. It is important not to overbid | | | | latest information on plant selection, maintenance, |
| because they could go with another bidder. However, | | | | water conservation and irrigation. They keep up on |
| if the project is underbid than it could be more work | | | | news about sustainable landscaping, green waste |
| than the job is worth. After a client is happy with the | | | | management, pest identification and management. |
| landscaping job, entrepreneurs need to be able to | | | | They also keep up on the latest pricing for wood |
| get referrals for more business. Referrals are huge in | | | | arbors, pergolas, wooden garden furniture and garden |
| this field of work. | | | | ornaments. |
| When a project is completed, great photographs | | | | Large businesses tend to want landscaping for their |
| need to be taken. The pictures should point out all | | | | business unlike any other business. Because of this, it |
| the unique aspects of the landscaping jobs, including | | | | is important to build a good report with talented |
| the unique ways wood arbors and wooden furniture | | | | wood workers. Profitable landscapers know the value |
| are displayed. These vital photographs can help get | | | | of custom made one-of-a-kind wood arbors and |
| more landscaping work. They can be used for | | | | other wooden garden furniture. Businesses want to |
| postcards or brochures to promote your business. A | | | | be set apart, and a step above their competition. |
| portfolio of past work needs to be readily available | | | | |