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robdog
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Are you sure you've thought this through, Robdog? It seems to me you don't know what it costs to run a tree crew, even though you claim to have years of experience. Here are some quick weekly numbers I came up with. Do these sound reasonable?
Payroll for two employees - 1200.00 .. more like $900
Withholding - 300.00... about right
Worker's Comp - 450.00..more like$ 375
Liability Ins - 50.00...already paid for in main location
Truck & Chipper payments - 500.00...got em already
Fuel - 100.00....about $200
Maintenance - 50.00...do our own
Advertising - 100.00... seen my commercials...wow
Property & Office rent - 100.00... more like $1,000 for mortgage monthly$250 wk
Telephone - 25.00...sprint me!
Utilities - 25.00... na
Miscellaneous - 100.00... allagator repellent?
I"m sure I've left out a few things, but my point is that your expenses will quickly and easily top $3,000.00 per week.
With the state of the economy and you're being the new guy in town with no client base and no referrals, I just don't see this as a viable business venture. Also, November through March is the slow season here in Florida.
will clear $1,000 a week....easy