Starting up

[wailen]

I agree with LikeItOrLumpIt - if you have to make it happen, you will. And the fact is, if it's the right season, there's always a demand for knowledgeable gardeners/ landscapers in the UK no matter which county you reside in.

 

I'd also like to mention that you should build a website. Don't use a freebie option though because that's risky - freebie options come and go depending on the mood of the moderators. It's best to get your own hosting account and buy a private domain. I have an acquaintance who did just this. He outsourced the content writing, and over time, he was able to generate by far the most amount of his revenue through bookings he gained from his website.

 

I used to work in the landscaping trade (I set up on my own too after working for a number of different companies) and I have a degree in horticulture, but I now work online so I do have a bit of an idea as to what I'm talking about.

 

I wish you the very best with your pursuits!

 

Wailen

[ferret1958uk]

I started my own company last year. Some serious advice here.

 

Know your limits. There is nothing worse than allowing yourself to get pressured into doing a job that you are not comfortable with. Mess up and you will not get paid.

 

Networking is important. OK you are in competition with others, but talking to them is important. You can keep up to date with news on offers etc. This forum is for networking, but there is nothing quite like face to face.

 

Do not be tempted to be too big too soon. There have been several instances where I could have bought kit cheaply just in case I ever needed it, but trust me that money in your pocket is more vital than kit in a storage unit.

 

Look smart. When I started up I wore suitable clothes for the job. Nothing to say who I was. The moment I got company branded clothing it felt like I was working. I was more disciplined and customers respected me more. Do not underestimate company branding.

[Gups 1828]

I've ran my business only for the last 13 years , I got started as my old employer agreed for me to go self employed and I then sub-contracted to him whilst I built up my own client base....the rest as they say 'is history' good luck in your endeavour 👍