07/22/2022
I have had some people ask why my prices are increasing. The best was a lady who asked for a quote after firing her long time yard person. So here is the explanation I gave her.
1. Gas prices. I have tried to hold off increases but it does cost more to get to you to take care of your needs. I use gas in my work truck to get to you. I use gas in my equipment to mow your lawn and edge your borders.
2. Increase of product cost. As the cost of goods increase for me, they also increase for you. Equipment upkeep and replacement happens.
3. Insurance cost increases. My business insurance covers mishaps to your property. If I accidentally launch a stone from your rock garden into your BMW with a w**d eater, my insurance covers it, not yours. (Thankfuly this has not happened.)
4. Employees. It costs money to hire people, employ people, fire people, train people, ect...
After learning that the cost of doing business was the same for me, the lady immediately called her guy, apologized and asked to remain on his schedule.
Please remember that small businesses are not trying to take advantage of you. We are just trying to make a living for ourselves and our employees.
