Summer time is a great time to Start your Yard Card Business as the weather in most places is suitable for constructing and/or Painting signs. If your summer is filled with activities, start working on a Business plan and wait until early Fall to actually Start your business.
The Yard Card Business is a great venue. Questions you should think about before starting a this type of business:
* Have I researched the Lawn disaply business?
* Do I have a large enough vehicle to carry signs or yard display items?
* Am I willing to deliver the signs/displays after dark or early morning?
* Do I want to make signs from a Start-up Kit or do I want to use the pre-made or plastic props?
* Do I have artistic ability and would I like to paint signs?
* Do I have a plan to market, network or advertise my business?
* Do I enjoy spoeaking with people on the phone?
*Do I have a computer? Email?
* Can I keep good business records?
If you can answer “Yes” to these questions than this may be the business for you.
If you enjoy celebrations this is a great “social expressions” business. If you have a young family, having a business like this helps teach children about responsiblity and advantages of being your own boss. Having a business is a great teacher and motivator for children; they usually love to help. (Depending on your children’s ages you might not want younger ones actually doing the sign painting—you might end of with something you don’t want. (smile).
It is a fun business and a way to make a little extra money and to make others happy. Recipients usually enjoy the "special" attention and are enjoy seeing a surprise in their yard in the morning.
Do some research on the business and find what type of product you want to represent--there are many choices of Yard Sign businesses. When I started this type of business in 1990--having my roll out date as Valentine's Day 1991, there was very little internet usage and people had to really work to find information. It is much easier now to research and find what you need.
Marty Miller: Former 21 year owner of Lawn Expressions Yard Cards, Business Advisor, writer, artist and blogger
www.yardcarddirectory.com www.homeandhealthtips.com
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
ATTITUDE IN LIFE & IN BUSINESS
As mentioned in 2/18 blog ATTITUDE has much to do with our success in life and business. We cannot change some of the circumstances, but we can change the way we think about them and how we react. Just having a good laugh with friends or family can boost your attitude. Sometimes forcing yourself to smile at others,when you really don't feel like it, can also change your mood.
"Laughter is an instant vacation".
We are in some difficult times for many and businesses are suffering. Start something new like an Advisory Board 12/31. Add something to your business that you think will help the business. Don't wait for things to happen, make them happen!
ATTITUDE by Charles Swindoll ( thought this was a nice piece)
"The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude to me is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company....a church...a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past...we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it."
"Your outcome has much to do with your attitude"
Please make comments! See you in March!
Sincerely,
Marty Miller, http://www.lawnexpressions.com/ http://www.yardcarddirectory.com/
"Laughter is an instant vacation".
We are in some difficult times for many and businesses are suffering. Start something new like an Advisory Board 12/31. Add something to your business that you think will help the business. Don't wait for things to happen, make them happen!
ATTITUDE by Charles Swindoll ( thought this was a nice piece)
"The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude to me is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company....a church...a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past...we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it."
"Your outcome has much to do with your attitude"
Please make comments! See you in March!
Sincerely,
Marty Miller, http://www.lawnexpressions.com/ http://www.yardcarddirectory.com/
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Start a Yard Card Business
Spring is a popular time for Yard Cards & Lawn Displays, particularily in the States that have had snow, cold and storms during the winter months. People want to do fun, happy things & spring brings out the best in attitudes. I have found that Mother's Day and Graduation are great times for renting signs and displays. Even with the tight economy, people want to celebrate.
If you wish to Start a Lawn Display Business, start looking into some of the various ones that are for Sale. There are companies that provide Kits to make your own signs, ones that are pre-made for you or ones you can design yourself. Make sure you have a Manual to help you get started. Research different types of displays and businesses before making a decision.
Websites I would recommend are www.entrepreneur.com/bizopportunities/categories/svcyard.html or www.yardcards-business.com/
"When Spring is dancing among the hills, one should not stay in a little dark corner" Kahlil Gibran
Marty Miller, http://www.yardcarddirectory.com/ www.lawnexpressions.com/
If you wish to Start a Lawn Display Business, start looking into some of the various ones that are for Sale. There are companies that provide Kits to make your own signs, ones that are pre-made for you or ones you can design yourself. Make sure you have a Manual to help you get started. Research different types of displays and businesses before making a decision.
Websites I would recommend are www.entrepreneur.com/bizopportunities/categories/svcyard.html or www.yardcards-business.com/
"When Spring is dancing among the hills, one should not stay in a little dark corner" Kahlil Gibran
Marty Miller, http://www.yardcarddirectory.com/ www.lawnexpressions.com/
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