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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS. There is usually many different departments of the government that may need aeration services as so many buildings are owned by many different branches. There is usually a central bidding system that will allow you to enter your bid on various jobs
01/25/2010
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GARDENER'S NETWORK. You would be very well connected when you get to know your local areas gardeners. These people can be an inexhaustible supply of new customers. The majority of gardeners don't invest in the equipment required for aeration as their service is more general care oriented rather t...
01/25/2010
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ASSOCIATION OF LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS. You will enjoy benefits belonging to your local associations aswell as the international associations. This will be an excellent chance to advice from some of the old pros. This advice can sometimes be immeasurable in value.
01/25/2010
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COMPANY MASCOT. This is a great way to develop a positive company image with the community. Think of all the major corporations that spend millions of dollars identifying themselves with their mascot. Which burger chain uses a clown that is more recognizable than the leader of the c...
01/25/2010
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CHRISTMAS CERTIFICATES. A welcome gift to send along with your December letter would be gift certificates. These certificates would be worth $5 towards any service you perform. Since your starting price is usually $50 all you will be giving up is the $5 certificate amount so this is a pleasant wa...
01/25/2010
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CONDOMINIUM AND APARTMENT ASSOCIATIONS. These organizations can be a gold mine for you but may be as hard as gold to find the list of members. You may be able to locate the list at your local library or chamber of commerce. Sometimes the organizations prefer to remain hard to reach as they would ...
01/25/2010
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COMMISSIONED CANVASSERS. If you have a limited budget you may consider commissioned canvassers. These people would only get paid if they brought in some business. You would have to have an enticing commission structure to enlist a good crew but the money you put out would be on a 'sure' thing com...
01/25/2010
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FUND RAISER PRIZE. Aerating can be offered as a prize in local fund raising events. This will give you a good community involvement that should prove profitable as well if you request recognition for your efforts.
01/25/2010
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ARMY OF KIDS. You may be able to enlist the help of an ARMY OF KIDS! If you organize several kids to put flyers on the windshields of cars you can completely 'blanket' an area very quickly. The total cost would probably not be very expensive and the kids will do a good jog if you pay them fairly.
01/25/2010
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PUBLICITY RELEASES. If you have a interesting twist to your business, you may be able to receive free publicity. It may be something as simple as you are a new business opening up. To accomplish this you will have to issue a publicity release. This is really just a simple letter on your letterhea...
01/25/2010