labor pay rate

[A+ Lawncare]

rrs, how much would you charge for 2 acres properly mowed, trimmed, ect.?

how long would u estimate ur time on this property?

site unseen, average property conditoin

[RRS]

This is based on a 2 acre lot moderately wooded. Not 2 acres of actual turf.

I'd do a 10-month contract:

* Weekly visits April 1 - Oct. 31. (28-32 cuts annually)
* String trimming of entire property.
* Steel blade edging of walks, driveways, and curbs.
* All debris blown from hard surfaces.
* Leaf removal completed bi-weekly Nov. 1 - Dec 24. All leaves are removed from beds and lawn. Lawn is mowed as needed with bagging mowers.

$408/month with the option of paying one month in advance or getting the final bill in Jan.

[A+ Lawncare]

okay,rrs i got the concept.....

guys lets not get off of topic!

cmorris to answer your question i will be paying him under the table, plus as i stated b4 i'de give him $2 for each lawn on top of the 10%.... good idea?

[RRS]

I didn't realize you were 17. Guess I missed that the first time through. How are you going to cut 50 properties once school starts back in the fall?

[A+ Lawncare]

rrs,
i'll be a senior next year, i only need 2 classes in order to graduate, could have graduated early this year at the end and just doubled up required credits for senior year...... My school system has block schedules means we take 4classes one semester and then the next semester we take another 4 classes..... i'm gettin a standard diploma and only need 24 credits most of that is taken care of just need the 2 required credits for next year and i graduate in January of 2006, excited!!! anyways i'de be outta school daily by 10:30am

[RRS]

I see......

[A+ Lawncare]

rrs,
u've gave me alot of good feedback, put i feel as if it's been off topic,(not that i've not been able to be helped, u've deff. done that) but i want to know comments on my original question of how i'm gonna pay this helper wage

[cmorris]

My only concern would be insurance issues. What if he damages property? Is your insurance going to cover his mistakes. Workers comp (probably not at your age) might also be an issue.

Just some thoughts..

[tycoon]

I've been following this post, and the only advice I have is you should just go out there and work... see how many customers you get. If you need your helper start paying him 10/hour, and offer him a raise if you feel this is neccesary. If he's helping you pass out flyers, etc..and not just cutting grass then I would work out a percentage of customers generated from flyers. good luck

[RRS]

I've been following this post, and the only advice I have is you should just go out there and work... see how many customers you get. If you need your helper start paying him 10/hour, and offer him a raise if you feel this is neccesary. If he's helping you pass out flyers, etc..and not just cutting grass then I would work out a percentage of customers generated from flyers. good luck

That's exactly what you should do A+. Write down a couple of the ideas that you've had as threads on here and go do it. Just see what happens that's all you can do.