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phonelady
True Blue Farmgirl
323 Posts
Carla
Loveland
Colorado
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 Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 10:09:39 AM
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Well, I'd like to know what you girls think of my business.
Since I can't work for a company right now [dyslexic and physicaly disabled] I decided I would fill a need.
Around here people don't clean up their doggie doo doo during the winter snows. Lives quite an impression when the snow melts though!
I thought I'd offer a one time shot cleaning up their yards for the coming BBQ season.
What do ya' think?
Smiles!
Carla
It's not just life-
It's an adventure!
http://familyhistoryfindings.blogspot.com/ |
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Bensgrandma
True Blue Farmgirl
227 Posts
Alexis
White Oak
PA
USA
227 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 10:14:44 AM
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There are quite a few people in my area who advertise to clean up yards in the spring and then set up a weekly or bi-weekly visit.
Good luck on your venture.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/HugsandStitches |
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Nancy Dawn
Farmgirl in Training
46 Posts
Martin
Ga
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Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 10:19:41 AM
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Love the advertisement! I bet you get more work than you can imagine! Good Luck and keep us posted!
Ecc. 4:12 ...a strand of three cords is not quickly broken. |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 10:25:29 AM
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Carla,
There is a lady around here who does this and from what I've heard she does a great business all year long. Best of luck with this. Hope you do well.
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/ |
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 5:01:42 PM
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Carla - that's SO great! There is a company in the Pittsburgh area that does so well that they were featured on a local interest documentary! I wish you all the best! You GO girl! Hugs - Nini (P.S. - Where's Loveland? My sis is in CO and has a Great Dane...)
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 6:29:23 PM
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Hey Carla,
I think you would do well. Be sure to wear gloves and a mask so you don't inhale anything. I would also contact local lawn care companies. They may have customers that would be willing to hire you.
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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Edited by - Calicogirl on Mar 21 2011 6:30:23 PM |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13628 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13628 Posts |
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phonelady
True Blue Farmgirl
323 Posts
Carla
Loveland
Colorado
323 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 8:18:25 PM
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Hi Nini,
Loveland is in northern Colorado on the Front Range where the Rockies meet the prairie.
Smiles!
Carla
It's not just life-
It's an adventure!
http://familyhistoryfindings.blogspot.com/ |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
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cranberryrose55
True Blue Farmgirl
62 Posts
Jan
San Jose
California
USA
62 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2011 : 10:29:41 PM
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Try to see if a dog park near you has a bulletin board and post your sign.
Also, see if obedience classes will let you post.
Also, humane society (pound) may have a bulletin board.
If your city requires a business license, get the license.
When you make some money, get insurance on yourself so that you can say you are city licensed and bonded.
If a dog gets out and they sue you, your insurance picks up the cost. Just some smart protection. |
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phonelady
True Blue Farmgirl
323 Posts
Carla
Loveland
Colorado
323 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2011 : 7:05:21 PM
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Thank for the info Jan.
Yep, I planned to get a business license if this worked out to anything.
Smiles!
Carla
It's not just life-
It's an adventure!
http://familyhistoryfindings.blogspot.com/ |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2011 : 9:21:25 PM
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Carla - I am pretty sure this is the service I saw on the documentary - it has some pretty interesting "scoop" on pet production of poop, so I thought I'd share! http://www.doodiedeeds.com/ Hugs - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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cynfullypurple
True Blue Farmgirl
190 Posts
Cynthia
Endwell
NY
USA
190 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2011 : 08:34:56 AM
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I think this is a WONDERFUL and ENTERPRISING idea!!! Good luck with it:)
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Farmgirl #2817 |
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DebbieSue
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
Debbie
TX
USA
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Posted - Apr 11 2011 : 2:31:03 PM
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I bet you have more business than you can handle and will need an employee or two!!! Best to you...and keep us posted!
" I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou |
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 04:03:36 AM
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Best of luck to you on your venture! I think it's a great idea!
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2011 : 07:54:37 AM
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i think this is an awesome idea. taking the lemons you get and making lemonade and going the step further by selling the lemonade. i am wondering what your logo will look like? maybe some sort of doggie helping you scoop? well not sure on that? so what would be yours? i scoop poop here everyday. cow plops are huge. LOL if i pay anyone here for work its for poop scooping. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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phonelady
True Blue Farmgirl
323 Posts
Carla
Loveland
Colorado
323 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2011 : 3:39:06 PM
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Hi Sherry,
We'll, I was thinking maybe a dog in a cop uniform with a shovel or something...
Smiles!
Carla
It's not just life-
It's an adventure!
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My Unusual Business
