My Winter Survival Plan | Running a Gardening Business (UK)

I discuss my plans on surviving the winter as a self employed gardener and making sure the jobs keep coming in. What is your ...

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🔑 Buying a pressure washer or jet wash can be a great investment for a gardening business, especially for patio and driveway cleans in the winter months.

🔑 Using Facebook advertising and posting autumn-themed content can attract customers who want to get their gardens winter-ready.

🔑 Upselling additional services like hedge cutting or moss removal can maximize profits on existing maintenance jobs.

🔑 Booking jobs in advance and having a steady schedule for the next couple of months can ensure a consistent flow of work.

🔑 Offering additional services like window cleaning or bin cleaning can be an easy way to generate extra income for a gardening business.

Timestamped Summary

02:02 The second step in the plan is advertising on Facebook, specifically creating posts about getting your garden winter ready. The goal is to start posting in August to September to get people thinking about it and potentially booking jobs.

03:04 The third step is upselling, specifically offering additional services to customers. For example, if you only cut the grass for a customer, you can message them about doing the hedges as well. This can help increase your income by offering more services to existing customers.

04:44 The fourth step is booking in advance. Try to secure jobs for the next couple of months to ensure you have work lined up. This can also include offering other services like window cleaning or gutter cleaning to increase your income.

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Q&A

What is the first step in the winter survival plan?

The first step is to buy a pressure washer or jet wash for cleaning driveways and decks.