SERVICE AUTOPILOT BLOG

But first... "Let me just check a few emails." When you own a lawn care business, the tasks pile up - even on your off season. Sometimes, you don't want to do the hard stuff or tasks that require your attention for long periods of time. Before you know it, the day is over, and you've […]

Every owner gets to a point... ...where you can't do it all on your own. You realize you could make more money, in the long run, if you hired some extra help. You need people with real work ethics and experience. How do you find great employees? This post will show you where to find the […]

On an average day at an upscale food market, there was a table covered with more than 24 varieties of jam. Encouraged by free taste tests and "$1 off" coupons, shoppers swarmed the table. The profits were good, not great. No surprises there. On another average day, another table was set up - this time, […]

It feels like prices are always going up. Housing is getting more expensive, your employees are asking for more money, and that new mower you just bought almost costs double what you paid for the last one. You know you need to start managing your budget better. So, you browse the internet, and you type in […]

The gate creaks when you open it. Long grass whips at your ankles and bushes crawl all over the walls. A dirt patch, filled with weeds, starts rustling. You're pretty sure something is living in that overgrowth. There are no two ways about this: this apartment complex is in dire need of lawn care maintenance. It's yours for […]

Most service businesses make around $50,000 a year. A lot of them fail to grow beyond this number, and eventually these owners say, "This business isn't worth it." They're right. If you're going to work 80 hours a week, and your business isn't going to generate more than $50,000, then what's the point? So, how do you grow […]