Making Money with B2910

[micromike]

"My mom has a construction business and it is insured with the Backhoe, Loader, Dozer, and Skidsteer. It is already insured and ready to go. Trust me.

Tractorteen You may still have a liability issue with you being 15 years old. Will the insurance cover you as an operator of a $20,000 plus machine? Will your customers accept the potential liability of letting a 15 year old operate this kind of equipment for hire on their property? I suspect the kind of "contract" you will be able to offer is limited to a verbal one, due to your age. I'm not saying you are not capable, but some people are going to have concerns over liability issues.

Don't want to rain on your parade but these are issues that must be addressed before you go "into bussiness" for yourself or even work for others. In our county no one under 16 years of age can operate a gas weed wacker if working for a school system, state/county summer employment program, state park etc.

Check out the liability issues before you start is my suggestion. Good Luck.

Mike

 

[chrisjbell]

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You know, it is really a shame to say this (because from what I hear TractorTeen really has it together and I would expect he is an excellent operator), but this is a good point. There are limitations to the types of contracts that minors can engage in. In many states they simply cannot - minors are not considered competent to do so (silly in many situations as there are plenty of "adults" that shouldn't, either).

The existing insurance policy should be checked to make sure that it is valid when a minor is operating the equipment. If this is the case, however, then go for it! With a valid buisness grade (this *must* include liability!) insurance policy and assurance that the operator is covered then you're ready to start working.

I'm sure impressed with what TractorTeen is doing. I think it is great that he's working towards establishing a money making enterprise. Good luck, Knowles!

 

[Boone]

My brother in law works for a big house builder. They have vacant lots for future houses. These lots need to be mowed with a brush hog or his boss is charged by the city when the city mows them and fined for good compliance in the future. This is the situation for all the developers. He told me that he pays 40 dollars a lot for someone to come in and mow often he has difficulty finding someone to do the job. Potential to do numerous lots in this type of venture in my area, also potential to hit junk and boards with nails.