Texas Transplant
Well-Known Member
Okay, been awhile since I updated everyone, so here goes.
As most of you know, I got cut from HP/EDS (due to the merger) on Dec. 1st (effective 1/31/09). So, I've been officially released for about a month, and have actually received my first un-employment deposit (they don't send a check anymore down here - deposit and give you an ATM to get it). Job prospects still are bad, but I keep applying - regardless.
Around Christmas, I reallized that if I didn't do something - I may well be both without a job; without funds; and no real prospects. So, I started working on a business plan. Time once again to be 'self un-employed and my own boss'.
My wife and I have started our own Lawn Care and Landscape business - Classic Lawn & Landscape, Inc. - serving Tyler and the E. Texas community. We do both residential and commercial properties. Been buying equipment (mowers, trimmers, trailer, software, etc), and working on the business plan/web site/marketing/advertising, etc. Good news is that my credit is still good (now), and the banks keep pushing money at me (a little more on that another time).
So, I would ask you a favor. We have the web site up, and it needs some exercicse and some 'hits'. Would appreciate it if you would take a look and give me any feedback (there is a feedback/comments form on the website - so we don't need to take up too much space on NTOWS). Not everything is done on the site as yet, but quite a bit is there. Under the 'Photo's' link, it shows you our 'Design Gallery'. Not what we have done, but rather what we can do. We've purchased and have been learning to use a very high end Landscape Design program based upon Corel Draw/Designer/Photo program. Wife is the official designer and Landscape Manager.
All for now. Wish me luck. More as we go down the road.
You mean I have to add the link!!! DUH!
Tex
www.ClassicLawnsOfTexas.com
As most of you know, I got cut from HP/EDS (due to the merger) on Dec. 1st (effective 1/31/09). So, I've been officially released for about a month, and have actually received my first un-employment deposit (they don't send a check anymore down here - deposit and give you an ATM to get it). Job prospects still are bad, but I keep applying - regardless.
Around Christmas, I reallized that if I didn't do something - I may well be both without a job; without funds; and no real prospects. So, I started working on a business plan. Time once again to be 'self un-employed and my own boss'.
My wife and I have started our own Lawn Care and Landscape business - Classic Lawn & Landscape, Inc. - serving Tyler and the E. Texas community. We do both residential and commercial properties. Been buying equipment (mowers, trimmers, trailer, software, etc), and working on the business plan/web site/marketing/advertising, etc. Good news is that my credit is still good (now), and the banks keep pushing money at me (a little more on that another time).
So, I would ask you a favor. We have the web site up, and it needs some exercicse and some 'hits'. Would appreciate it if you would take a look and give me any feedback (there is a feedback/comments form on the website - so we don't need to take up too much space on NTOWS). Not everything is done on the site as yet, but quite a bit is there. Under the 'Photo's' link, it shows you our 'Design Gallery'. Not what we have done, but rather what we can do. We've purchased and have been learning to use a very high end Landscape Design program based upon Corel Draw/Designer/Photo program. Wife is the official designer and Landscape Manager.
All for now. Wish me luck. More as we go down the road.
You mean I have to add the link!!! DUH!
Tex
www.ClassicLawnsOfTexas.com