This book/CD-ROM package gives information on operating a small nursery, landscaping, or lawn service, and provides sample business forms, checklists, and worksheets for planning and opening the business and running daily operations. Real-life case studies offer inspiration. The book offers advice on branding, funding, and money management, reviews essentials of estimates, bids, and contracts, and outlines professional equipment and supplies needed. One section is devoted to choosing computers and software for the office and hiring office help. A chapter on hiring workers discusses immigration concerns and drug testing, as well as payroll and benefits, subcontracting, and partnering. A list of useful web sites for information and forms is provided. The CD-ROM contains forms from the book, and a customizable sample business plan. The book's b&w photos are mainly for decorative purposes. Information on the author is not given. Annotation 2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
