Do you think a pooper scooper service would be successful in a town of 35,000? Why or why not?
411652
As long as there are enough people with enough money to pay someone else to do something they'd rather not do themselves, this seems like a winning idea. The size of the town seems big enough, as long as the demographics work and provided there is not already a lot of competition in this area. My one recommendation is to set it up so you can get paid before you do the work or as soon as you do the work, because collecting afterwards is going to be tricky. In a service business like this, you will encounter a certain number of deadbeats. Also, be real clear on your fee structure, including things like charges for bad checks. You may want to check with your bank for a check verification service. Don't let people take advantage of you. Offer great service, be dependable, and hopefully your customers will recommend you to other people to help you grow your business. This really is a great kind of business and I applaud you for undertaking it.
391022
Yes. Casinos are a hugh source of revenue. This is especially true for coastal city. People will come there and spend money, allowing the locals to make money. The business taxes usually go to the public school system anyway. I don't see how that could be a bad thing.
983528
Maybe?  Check out the competition.  Is it a need in the community?  Would people be willing to pay for it?  Can you offer something other businesses don't?\n\nTest drive the concept by throwing a staff party and seeing how it works?
978635
Whatever the market will bear.  Same as anything else, meaning whatever the market will bear for that particular service.\n\nI do not think that it is realistic for the janitor, who has not attended 7 years of post high school education (and possibly not finished high school) to expect to be anything but hard-working and barely making it.\n\nIf we do not continue to value our highly educated professions, monetarily, our economy will go down the drain, as well as our social consciousness.
136815
yes.  some municipal regulations even actually require it.  a prudent management would dictate it as a standard practice.  you wouldn't want to be living next to an axe murderer, would you?  many of the smaller places don't do much but call your references and some even less than that.
593934
That there be a darn tootin good question there youngin...\n\nFirst of all it seems like everyone in the rural setting already knows what every one else's business is any way.\n\nSo I would imagine that it would have to be for news out side the community.  For the people of the community it would benifit by use of selling buying trading farm equipment and anything else, including live stock.\nIt may also be used for things like 4H or other groups.
573698
Cool! I'm glad someone wants to help out their community.\n\n-stream/river/lake clean up (organize a team of people to pick up trash and debris)\n\n-found a food bank\n\n-place recycling bins in town-based buildings (city government, libraries, post office, etc.) and organize a pick-up service for collecting the items\n\n-hold a race at your local track to raise money for a local, charitable cause
934883
Yes, a drop off location outside the city will do the job.  From there the Cities could pick up their goods with smaller trains or trucks.
269915
I belive in the past Smaller Home Grown Bussiness decide to sponsoship local teams.  This will give them a name in the community.  Look for local electricians/plumberes jobs like that.
176455
Lots of possibilities, however these come at a cost, I'll give you one.......\n\nRoute planning, should it expand enough, your service could be incorporated with another service, thus; while providing directions, these directions could be "smart".
681540
How they clean them...I hear that is a trick!\nHow many are tipped....\nHow many people have been walked in on when using it...\nHow many people can fit in one at the same time...\nWhat the port-o-potties are called around the world.. Sani-doos?, Johnny on the spot etc....\n\nIt would make a great coffee table book!!!
1079761
This site has an ebook on just that subject. It's the one about starting your own service business. I have it and my cleaning business is doing great. Hope you have great success.
227497
Yes, actually you may be surprised at the turnout that you actually get. this is a issue that occurs on a daily basis, just advertise with flyers and the newspaper and radio. get the word out and yes it can be done in a positive way because it is about survival and to overcome something like this is a great accomplishment. good luck with it, and I applaud you for such a project.
923253
Absolutely. There are some "people" here who seem to be nothing more than nasty little pissants...and i suspect that in real life they are, indeed, nasty little pissants.\n\nAnd there are good people here, too, and i believe they would withstand a close-up inspection.\n\nSo yes, i believe that a lot of the people here are exactly what they seem.
838245
A population of about 35,658
505617
No.  You need someone in a good position in the community - a doctor, teacher, or similar professional in employment.
278017
yes...vending is a good business...my husband has been in the vending business over 20 years....it all depends on LOCATION.  Good Luck.