11 Questions to Ask Before Adding an Irrigation Segment to Your Business

If done correctly, adding an irrigation segment to your business can prove lucrative—adding an additional cash flow. Outlined are 11 questions that landscape business owners should address before adding this segment into their portfolio.

July 6, 2022

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Are you planning to add an irrigation segment to your business? Although this addition to your company portfolio can prove lucrative — adding additional cash flow through your company — there are a few questions that you need to address before making this decision.

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