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FROM BOOK REVIEWS & OUR READERS
"I cannot thank you enough for this book! I have your 1st edition of How to Open and Operate a Home Based Landscaping Business (initially borrowed the book from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society) and I had to own it. I read this book and carry it around on ALL of my jobs like a bible. This is my 2nd year in business, and I cannot tell you how much my business has grown from this knowledge. I am careful about what I do how I return calls, business proposals and rushing to purchase expensive equipment I would rarely use! As a minority female in this business, I am often look at closely by the competition and I always have conversations where I purchase tools, supplies and flowers (you are correct, they tell me what the competition is doing, and how many of them owe $$$$$) I will continue to check your website for upcoming speaking engagements in Pennsylvania in a effort to meet you. This book is a tell ALL for the Do all Garden Maintenance owner. Thanks sooooooooooooo much! I really want to show my gratitude! You have taught me so much, I want to learn more as I grow."
All the Best
Rolonda Chung
President
In Full Bloom Landscape & Gardening
"I
recently finished your book and I wanted to say thank you.
I am starting a business this spring, and I really do feel
I have an edge over anyone else that intends to get into the
business. The book has helped me in countless ways and I feel
as though I won't go to a job without it (at least for a while).
I am in the planning process right now, focusing on maintenance
for at least the first few years. I have been working in the
business on-and-off for six years and combined with reading
your book, I feel I have a solid grasp on just about everything."
James
Thornton Jr.
Thornton Landscaping
New York
"I
could not believe that someone wrote a book on exactly what
I needed to know. Your book is so informative. I've found
myself returning to it over and over again."
Peter
L. Ottes
Peter's Lawn Maintenance
"Your
book is an excellent read so far. Your insight into the profession
of landscape maintenance, contracting and architecture obviouly
comes from the numerous years of practical application. I
certainly appreciate and applaud your efforts, knowing just
how much work it takes to run a business, let alone turn a
profit and have some fun at the same time."
Timothy
F. Pruss
Landscape Architect
"This
authoritative handbook is written by a knowledgeable person
who opened a landscaping business. (He is a Southern Californian,
too.) It covers every aspect of the business from buying tools
through obtaining permits and keeping required records. I
was particularly impressed with sample worksheets, bid forms,
invoices, and statements. The book is readable and to the
point. It is well indexed so you can find topics easily. If
you have been thinking about using your love of plants and
the outdoors in a landscape business, this is the book to
read before you make a final decision."
- from California Garden Magazine
"Successful landscape architect, contractor, and award-winning
garden designer Owen E. Dell has created a down-to-earth and
informative guide to setting up and running your own landscaping
business. Written in an engaging, readable style, How To Start
A Home Based Landscaping Business (The Globe Pequot Press,
Old Saybrook, CT) details everything, from deciding to quit
your day job and start your own business, to dealing with
sub-contractors and knowing what supplies you'll need to protect
your knees and hands when planting trees and
shrubs."
- from Landscape & Nursery Digest
"We
applaud Dell's no-nonsense attitude, since it could save a
wanna-be professional landscaper a lot of grief a little way
down the line...whether you decide that you love or hate Dell's
message, checking it out is well worth the money and time."
- from HortIdeas Magazine
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