Business Tips – CLIP Lawn Maintenance Software

How CLIP Makes Your Lawn Care Business Tax Prep Easier?

Dave — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 22:22:35 +0000

Doing your taxes is a lot less stressful with CLIP. Hey Clippers! Dave Tucker here, with a topic that’s hardly anyone’s favorite: Taxes. (My apologies to my CPA friends; it’s just the truth!) Tax season can be stressful for small business owners, including us lawn care business owners. Doing taxes can mean busywork, digging through […]

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A Lawn Care Business Owner’s Guide to Fall Clean-Up Services

Dave — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 22:22:03 +0000

Turn those falling leaves into big-time earnings for your lawn care business. Hey Clippers! Dave Tucker here about the end of the lawn care season… or not! It’s easy to think lawn care ends when fall hits and the grass slows down. But there’s still plenty of money to be made once the leaves start […]

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3 Things to Remember Before Offering a Lawn Care Discount

Dave — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 02:23:32 +0000

Don’t start chopping prices unless you’re sure it’s worth it. (It won’t be.) Hey Clippers! Dave Tucker here to talk about discounts—and how to be smart about them. I have strong opinions about charging fairly for your work and your worth. Recently, I wrote about the dangers of bidding too low for lawn maintenance work. […]

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5 Questions for Evaluating Off-Season Revenue Opportunities for your Lawn Maintenance Company

Dave — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 01:27:27 +0000

A handy guide to deciding what, if any, extra services you could be offering. Hey Clippers! Dave Tucker here to talk about ways your lawn maintenance company can earn money in the off season. In most parts of the United States, the grass doesn’t grow all year round. And leaves only fall in, well, the […]

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Avoid the Low Bid Trap: Pricing Strategies for Your Lawn Maintenance Business

Dave — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:52:22 +0000

Why it’s so important to charge fairly for your lawn maintenance business services. Hey Clippers! Dave Tucker here to talk about the dangers of bidding low or undercharging for your services. You can’t leave the house these days without seeing ads for “unbeatable deals,” “rock-bottom prices,” and “our biggest sale yet.” These messages are everywhere! […]

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How to Categorize your Lawn Maintenance Clients

Dave — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 02:08:17 +0000

Boost efficiency and profit by creating custom categories for your lawn maintenance customers. Hey Clippers! Dave Tucker here to talk about classifying your lawn maintenance—and maybe even your crews. The size of their business, its operational scope, and the market potential. The type and range of services or products they frequently need or request. Their […]

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A Lawn Maintenance Controversy: Should You Bag Grass Clippings?

Dave — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 23:15:22 +0000

A brief debate on the pros and cons of bagging up the clippings after a mowing job. Hey Clippers! Dave Tucker here. We talk about grass a lot around here, but today we’re talking specifically about what to do with it. Specifically: Should you bag it? Like many topics, bagging grass clippings can be controversial […]

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Lawn Maintenance Business Management: Hiring the Right Person

Dave — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 23:11:19 +0000

Tips for finding the right fit to manage your lawn maintenance business. Hey, Clippers! Dave Tucker here to talk about finding the right right-hand man—or woman—for your lawn maintenance business. If your lawn maintenance business is on a growth trajectory, there will come a day when you’re ready for help. Maybe you’re tired of doing […]

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What to do about poo? A guide to lawn care cleanup.

Dave — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:28:58 +0000

A brief lawn care cleanup guide to the unpleasant reality of canine poo. Hey Clippers! Dave Tucker here to talk about who’s going to clean up after the dog. More specifically, we will talk about what to do when your customers don’t clean up after the dog. Nearly forty percent of U.S. households have a […]

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Making the Smart Decision about Big Lawn Care Jobs

Dave — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:59:10 +0000

Taking on a big law care job is not a simple decision. Hey Clippers! Dave Tucker here to talk about really big bids. When you own a lawn care business, you’re bound to encounter the occasional huge job. 500 acres, 1000 acres, huge properties. And I absolutely understand the temptation to say yes right away. […]

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