SAE:

 Start a Lawn Irrigation Installation Business

Description:

• People are willing to pay for services that will enhance the beauty of their home or for services that will make the enhancement of the beauty of their home easier.
• Can be started with a minimum of tools, but can be made easier with more sophisticated tools as business progresses and income increases.
• Simple installation of irrigation with the use of PVC pipe and fittings.
• Can be laborious work until sophisticated tools can be purchased or rented.
• "Word-of-mouth" is the best advertisement.
• May require close supervision from advisor or a parent to begin with until a reputation can be established.

  Written by Eddie McKie

Factors To Consider

Ranking: 1 = lowest 10 = highest

Time required

10

Investment

 5

Equipment needed

 6

Skills required

 8

Facilities required

 3

Land required

 1

Labor Intensity

 9

Potential for income

 10

Transportation required

 9

Expansion possibilities

 10

Expertise needed

 10

Advertising needed

 8

Susceptible to disease

 1

Susceptible to insects

 1

Suitable for residential areas

 10

Other (specify)

Length of production cycle

 Can be done anytime

Regional

 No

When to start project

 Anytime

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