Thank you to the OP who started a thread on SS coffee lounge a few months back about buying a Jims Mowing franchise. I told my other half that he should do this (not buy a franchise but start a biz) a few years ago. I got him really angry for whatever reason.
Of course a few years later, he thinks it is a fantastic idea now. He researched and has purchased an existing business. He bought over clients and equipment for a little more (think a grand or two) than if he was starting from nothing. And he has traded for one week now - fully booked and cannot take on new clients. He now makes more in 4 days than he did in 5 days working for someone. He has been getting calls already from referrals and we are not sure how they are calling as it is a new phone number. His clients own million dollar mansions and are not the come mow my knee high weed garden sort. More importantly he's feeling much better about his 'worth' and ability to 'look after his family'.
Thanks SS!!!
Of course a few years later, he thinks it is a fantastic idea now. He researched and has purchased an existing business. He bought over clients and equipment for a little more (think a grand or two) than if he was starting from nothing. And he has traded for one week now - fully booked and cannot take on new clients. He now makes more in 4 days than he did in 5 days working for someone. He has been getting calls already from referrals and we are not sure how they are calling as it is a new phone number. His clients own million dollar mansions and are not the come mow my knee high weed garden sort. More importantly he's feeling much better about his 'worth' and ability to 'look after his family'.
Thanks SS!!!