Looking to enter the business

[Michael S.]

I'm doing my preliminary research into joining you guys in the business in the not so distant future. You all seem so helpful and I want to get all my ducks in a row before I make my investment.

I have many questions but will start with a few for now.

Any good places where you can get training or reference material?
I sent off for the cleaner times?
Any products (machinery) to avoid? I have read alot of your posts and am trying to familiarize myself with the diffent items talked about (water brooms, containment booms, etc...

What are the most common jobs? Driveways, houses? Commercial?

Average hours to a job?

I noticed several other areas of specialty Decks Vent hoods etc.
Is it better to start with driveways and parking lots and work up?

Or are those jobs not cost effective?

What about pricing I read about those darn Low-ballers. How do you determine a fair and competative price is there a rule of thumb or dollars per foot formula?
Dan your at my back door, does TX require a license and what does insurance run?

If I get into this, I want to do it right and be reputable. Feel free to e-mail me as well with any pertinent information look forward to hearing all your sage advice from all of you

Thanks in advance

Michael