From the Book - Sixth edition.
01: So You Think You Want to Be a Landscaper?
Measuring the landscaper's life
What kinds of work are available and who does what?
Do you have what it takes?
Why do you want to run your own business?
Making the transition: amateur to professional
03: Writing A Business Plan
Why do a business plan, anyway?
Preparing the business plan, step-by-step
Some tips on raising money
04: Learning To Live With Record Keeping
05: Employees: A Joy And A Nuisance
How many people will you need?
Legal requirements of employers
Developing an employee manual
Business opportunities in sustainable landscaping and gardening
Alternative forms of marketing
Keeping Track of potential clients: contact report
Bidding process, step-by-step
08: Finally You Get To Do Some Real Work
Getting along with others
Following up on your jobs
Business nightmares: keeping your nose clean
Appendix 2: Using the Internet
Appendix 3: Business plan worksheet and other forms
