How to Run a Teen Snow Removal Business

Business Overview:

If you live in a particularly snowy region and are looking for a great small business opportunity, you should find out how to run a teen snow removal business. If you’ve ever been snowed in, you can appreciate the value of a snow shovel and some old fashioned muscle. Starting a snow removal business can include shoveling driveways and sidewalks as well as removing snow from vehicles and roofs. Since all you will need are a few inexpensive tools (shovel, scraper, ladder), the startup costs for this business idea are low. You can run the business before and after school as well as on the weekends. Homeowners will pay you quite well to perform this service. Before bad weather hits is when you want to get your business name out there and distribute fliers and business cards. Once people are in need of your services, they must have your name and number handy so they can get in touch with you quickly. Keep an eye on the weather and if a big storm is coming, start blanketing your area with your business contact information. You can even hire other teens to assist you if demand gets very high. Obviously the demand for snow removal is dependent on the weather so you may not need a full staff all the time. Flexibility will be required on your part and that of any staff you want to employ since demand will not be constant throughout the season. However, if your services are top notch and word spreads though the community, your business could be very busy during the winter months.

A Day in the Life of a Teen Snow Removal Business Owner:

When snow is on the ground, your day will begin by checking to see what appointments you have scheduled. You will pack up your gear and get to your first client’s house and take care of their snow situation. If you have several clients in need of snow removal, you will coordinate with your teen crew to assign them their jobs. If there is no snow to remove, you will spend your day distributing marketing materials and spreading the word about your business.

About Your Customers:

Your customers will be homeowners in need of speedy, high quality snow removal of their sidewalks, driveways, vehicles or roofs.

What You Need to Start:

• Marketing materials
• Equipment (shovels, scrapers, ladder)
• Transportation
• Price list
• Staff (if needed)

The Good:

• This service is in high demand in particularly snowy regions.
• Owning your own small business looks great on college applications.
• Startup costs for this business are low.
• Homeowners will pay top dollar for high quality snow removal.
• You can hire a team to work for you and concentrate on marketing and managing your business.

The Bad:

• This business is seasonal; demand will vary even in winter months.
• You may have some early mornings in order to clear snow before clients go to work and you go to school.

Resources:

• Snow and Ice Management Association
• Small Business Association Teen Business Link
• Wikipedia on Snow Removal

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