Halloween Special: Trick-or-Treat Route Density, Final Cuts & Clients Who Won’t Pay Small Invoices

Consider adjusting your invoicing schedule (monthly vs. combined) if clients delay payment on smaller invoices, as some prefer to pay larger amounts less frequently.

Offer small favors to long-term or elderly clients, like blowing leaves into a manageable line, to build goodwill, even if they initially decline full-service cleanups.

Evaluate your leaf cleanup pricing annually, especially for properties with heavy leaf fall, to ensure profitability and account for increased effort.

When dealing with clients requesting specific cutting heights at season's end, educate them on the importance of gradual lowering to prevent snow mold and excessive cleanup.

For Stihl chainsaws, always pull three times on full choke, then switch to half choke, even if you don't hear a 'pop,' to avoid flooding the engine.

Utilize online marketplaces like Facebook Marketplace for selling used equipment; well-maintained blowers can sell quickly and provide capital for upgrades.

Stay adaptable with your mowing schedule late in the season to take advantage of good weather windows, especially if you fell behind earlier.