http://www.igin.com/articles.sec-75-1-snow_ice.html In these tough economic times, we’re all looking for opportunities that could add revenue to our business. In many parts of the country, when the cold weather blows in, snow isn’t far behind. Landscape contractors in many of these areas shut down their business for the season.]]> With the weather starting to cool down, and the landscape season coming to a close in many parts of the country, this could be a good time to begin thinking of how you can generate additional revenue for your company. ]]> With winter on its way and its inherent bone-chilling temperatures and falling snow in many parts of the country, many landscape contractors have chosen to add snow removal services as a way to supplement their income and retain their employees. ]]> It should go without saying that winters can be tough for the landscape industry. Trees become more and more barren, turf stops growing, flowers aren’t even in season— to recycle a tired pun, come winter, the landscaping season becomes virtually frozen. ]]> If youre living and working in a four-season climate and you?re not already offering snow and ice removal, chances are you?ve wondered about it. ]]> For the typical nine- or ten-month seasonal landscape contractor, the first snowfall is just another symbol of the end of the year. ]]> The days are getting shorter, the nights longer. As summer turns to fall, more than just the weather is changing for the landscape contractor. ]]> So you’ve decide to take the plunge and add snow and ice removal to the services you offer. But before getting in over your head, there are several factors you should consider. ]]> Snow is like Hollywood--tourists love it; locals can’t stand it. Homeowners and businesses get fed up with snow real quick, and often look for professionals to remove the horrible white stuff for convenience, safety, and access. ]]> We live in an age where people sue fast food restaurants because their food “made” them obese, or their coffee was too hot. Tobacco companies are legally attacked by people who willingly smoked their cigarettes, despite the warnings on the package.]]>