Business Skills Workshop for Beginning Landscape and
Lawn Care Professionals Scheduled for October


 Persons new to the landscape or lawn care profession or interested in
starting a landscape or lawn care business are encouraged to attend a
two-day Business Skills Workshop on the Griffin campus of The University of
Georgia October 6 and 7, 2004.  Taught by University of Georgia faculty and
experienced  landscape professionals, participants will learn the nuts and
bolts of starting a business, including how to develop a business plan,
guidelines for selecting equipment, managing employees, laws and
regulations, ways to avoid legal headaches, cost estimating and job
bidding,
and troubleshooting landscape problems.  Representatives from various trade
associations will also be on hand to provide information and answer
questions.

 Additional information, including a detailed agenda and registration form
can be obtained on the internet at
http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/business-skills.htm  or by phoning
706-542
2861.



Dr. Teri Hamlin
North Region Agriculture Education
Georgia Department of Education
Four Towers, University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia  30602
706-542-3679