taking a risk at this time of year???

[egs]

hi all,

we are fairly new to the tree business. we are currently trading landscapers looking to take a step into tree services as i have gain all the realitive qualification eg ntpc . nd in arb etc.

 

we have been offered a goverment grant of 30%.however we need to put 15 grand into the business in order to start operation aka buying another van, chipper and training for another member of staff.

 

i would like to have some opinions on whether to take a risk at this time of year???

[tommer9]

All i can say is that there are a hell of a lot of guys trying to get into arb work at the mo, and all chasing the same work..

[egs]

exactly mate, we were thinkin of buy a chipper to hire out to try and regain some back. however you only get a 80-100 a day it'll take a long time to make a profit. thats if theres minimal work.

 

what are arb businesses like through the winter period i would image it would be busyer than landscapers what with doormancy ( prunning work) and wind damage

[ukminch]

I'm sure your business model will tell you how much of a risk it is. If your concerned why not start of smaller with a lot less risk, using your existing van a trailer etc. I'd say the risk is the same at any time of the year, so when to start is irrelevant.

 

R

[Bundle 2]

Dunno mate...reckon you are well placed to move into tree services given the nature of your current trading....Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Personally, I wouldn';t dream of hiring out my chipper! It will quickly never be the same again...and you will need to chase maintaining it and sharpening it and turning it out with light boards complete etc (costing you plenty) Ever heard the expression that the fastest cars are hire cars?

 

Tim