You will need a business license from the city hall in the city you are based. The cost is about $100. You will also need to open a business checking account so your customers can pay you by check in your company name. I would also recommend a liability policy in the event you accidently damage a persons property like a rock flys out from a weedeater and hits someone's car etc.
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Any business that makes you money needs to have a licence as per taxes!
There are several ways one can start a Lawn Care business. Specialist books are available on such a business set-up together with wholesale goods suppliers, and numerous online stock suppliers.
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There is no specific age (subject to the laws governing minors in the country in which you reside). It is always good to come in at the grass roots though ;-)
Here is a list of licenses you may need for your lawn care business http://www.startinglawncarebusiness.com/lawn%20business%20plans.htm
lawn mower and weed wacker.
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You would need basic equipment such as a lawn mower, a trimmer, and a mode of transportation. Of course, as the business grows, you would need more equipment and personnel.
Start from Yellow Pages or you friends that might have used lawn care service. Ask how long they've been in the business and what are their methods in caring for your lawn.
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The applicator's license is state specific.
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The company John Deere offers the best lawn equipment on the market. You can find the equipment at any John Deere dealer in your area.
Local landscaping companies and lawn care business if you're looking a professionally done lawn. If you're looking to care for your lawn yourself I'd recommend using products from Scott's (turfbuilder and pesticides and the like).