Thanks for the clarification PF. And yes, those are some of the things that I need to think about but you have to start somewhere. One of the things that I love about PondBoss is that many of us here are ready with the positive reinforcement and moral support as this is a big step for me. I want to know the good and the tough realities. Fortunately the house payment and food doesn't rely on the success of this business. Doing what I love is important to me but profitability is essential as it is in any business. PF brings up one of my most nagging questions of "what to do in the Winter?"
I have a strong and successful background in Sales & Marketing and actually grew up in a fairly successful family business. Unfortunately I was downsized from the corporate world a while back. The upside to that is that I can give it my all from the start. I think that I have what it takes to run a small business and I have chosen pond maintenance due to my passion. Yes it's seasonal but others are doing it in my area so I can only assume that it can be done if you are creative about it. That's also why I am asking you all.

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Striving to be the person that my dog already thinks I am.