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2010
FAMILY EMPLOYMENT. Your family may turn out to be your greatest asset if you have kids that need jobs for the summer. They will learn the value of a dollar early on in life and develop their own self worth as they are earning their own money and not asking for handouts. Generally if a family memb...
02/13/2010
ENLIST THE HELP OF SENIORS. Sometimes some of your best employees, whether part time or full time, may be seniors that have retired. Many of them look forward to having something exciting to do after a few years of retirement. They may or may not need the extra income, but to be actively involved...
02/13/2010
PROPERTY MANAGERS. These people have many different development projects that require aeration of their lawns. These managers deal with many property service companies so your prices will have to be competitive and your presentation professional looking. Sometimes these managers have so much w...
02/02/2010
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REAL ESTATE PEOPLE NETWORKING. Several of the local Real Estate people may have homes that they have on the market that, to enhance a sale, need improvement in their lawn's condition. A simple letter to the branch manager should facilitate your being known throughout the offices of that company. ...
02/02/2010
FREE USE OF YOUR TRUCK DURING OFF SEASON EVENTS. When you are not using the unit in the off season, you could volunteer the services of your vehicle to a worthwhile cause. Darrell Backen REALTOR® 604.726.7100Keller Williams Elite Realty A123-2099 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam BC V3B 1A8Strategic M...
02/02/2010
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FREE ADVICE SERVICE. For a certain amount of time (same time each week) you could offer free advice on lawn care problems over the phone. Because this service is free you will probably receive free publicity from your local media. Check out if this fits with rules in your industry.
02/02/2010
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NIGHT SCHOOL COURSE. You would gain plenty of recognition in your community by putting together a night school course on how to take better care of lawns and solutions to common lawn care problems. Darrell Backen REALTOR® 604.726.7100Keller Williams Elite Realty A123-2099 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coqui...
02/02/2010
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BARTER EXCHANGE, You can offer your services in exchange for payment for other people's services or goods. It would be an advantage to propose barter to several businesses in your area as they may want your services, as well. Darrell Backen REALTOR® 604.726.7100Keller Williams Elite Realty A123...
02/02/2010
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LOTTERY TICKETS. You may benefit by giving away lottery tickets as premiums for aerating. It would give a reason to call back the customers a couple weeks later to ask if they won anything and if they know of anyone who may need aerating as well! Advertising is a market segment of the entire ma...
02/02/2010
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FOLLOW YOUR DOLLAR. Wherever you spend your consumer dollars you should be asking to reciprocate the services with your aeration. Advertising is a market segment of the entire marketing process. Marketing encompasses the entire business process from inception of idea to research and development...
02/02/2010
