hello eveyone. I'm new here. My partner an I want to know if we need a special licence to run a lawn service. We have no employees! Do we need some type of insurance to work?Is there some type of training envoled?most people know how to cut grass right!! also i just want to add that we have all the equipment we need to get started but dont know what to do next after we get the ok to start wofing legally.thanks

Emland

Check your state's website for small business requirements. Most likely you will need at minimum to get your Federal Tax ID number, local business license and to get yourself and your partner bonded and insured.

hvacservicetech_07

You need to be insured, if you get out there and ruin someones lawn and they sue this could close you down with a quickness. Other than that i'm not aware of anything else that you would need. Be sure you work something out to pay taxes on your earnings. good luck!

Clough

You definitely need at least liability insurance. I have never heard of anyone needing a license to cut grass. But, it may depend on where you live. I would check with the city government where you live concerning that.

I would also suggest learning as much about turf grass and it's care that you can. Read books, look on the Internet, talk with others who are in the lawn care business, speak with people who maintain lawns in parks, etc.

letmetellu

In most cities you will need a city tax affidavit, liability insurance, a state tax number, and a business telephone if you are going to do any advertising. And if you plan to do anything with poison you will need a license and the same if you plan to do any type of water sprinkler service. That is to get into business after that you will need about 75% profit to stay in business.