How to Start a Landscape Design Business

How to Start a Landscape Design Business

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In United States, about one out of four landscape designers has their own business. These self employed designers are responsible to provide landscape architectural, engineering and landscaping services to public as well as private sector. Setting up business in this particular field is not hard as long as you have the right strategy. Here are some useful tips for those who would like to get involved in this line.

Step 1:

Pursue an accredited degree program in landscape architecture in a university. At the same time, attend classes in computer aided design (CAD).

Step 2:

Get more detailed information related to the job scopes and duties of landscape architects from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Step 3: 

Take up a part time job or get an internship in a nursery or a local botanical garden. Frankly speaking, you will need at least 4 years of working experience in this line before you can become a certified landscape architect. At the same time, it will be good if you may look for a mentor who can provide you with guidance related to climate and regional vegetation.

Step 4:

Sit for the Landscape Architect Registration Exam. You need to pass this exam successfully in order to get your license and start your own design company. Bear in mind that you need to attend continuing education classes from time to time to renew your license.

 

Step 5:

Acquire a business license in order to run your business. You need to develop your business plan and marketing materials.

Step 6: 

Join local Chamber of Commerce to broaden your network with contractors as well as realtors in your community. You can also join organizations such as the Association of Professional Landscape Designers, the American Nursery & Landscape Association and the American Society of Landscape Architects.

In short, we can conclude that this field is rewarding and lucrative but you need a lot of hard effort, time and experience to achieve great success.