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Simon Squibbs First Business!
Simon Squibb's First Business
In a pivotal moment, which I like to refer to as the awakening of my entrepreneurial muscle, I found myself with no option but to find a way to earn money. It was then that I spotted a large house with an untidy garden and had a sudden realization: perhaps the owners would pay me to clean it up.
With newfound determination, I approached the door and knocked. When the homeowner answered, I introduced myself, "Hi, I'm Simon Squibb. I own a gardening company. Would you be interested in hiring me to tidy up your garden?" To my delight, the homeowner responded positively, mentioning that he lacked the time to care for it himself and would indeed appreciate the help. He then asked for the price of my services.
In that moment, I quickly estimated, "200 pounds a month." Not knowing the going rate for such work, I only realized later how inexpensive my quote was. At that time, 200 pounds seemed like a substantial sum to me, only to find out through the labor involved just how affordable my offer had been. Nonetheless, I secured my first gardening job.
As I walked away, satisfied with my new employment, it dawned on me that I lacked the necessary equipment for the task. I promptly returned to the house and asked, "Would it be possible to use your gardening equipment for the job?" The homeowner, accommodating as before, agreed, "Sure, why not?" Indeed, most people with such sizable gardens typically own the required tools but simply don't have the time to use them.
Keywords
- Simon Squibb
- Entrepreneurial muscle
- Gardening company
- Large house
- Messy garden
- Door-to-door pitch
- 200 pounds a month
- Affordable quote
- Equipment
FAQ
Q: Who is Simon Squibb?
A: Simon Squibb is an entrepreneur who initiated his first business by offering gardening services.
Q: What inspired Simon to start his gardening business?
A: The need to make money and spotting a large house with a messy garden inspired Simon.
Q: How did Simon approach the homeowner about his gardening business?
A: Simon knocked on the homeowner's door, introduced himself, and offered his gardening services.
Q: How much did Simon initially charge for his gardening services?
A: Simon charged 200 pounds a month.
Q: What was a significant challenge Simon faced after securing the gardening job?
A: Simon realized he did not have any gardening equipment and had to ask the homeowner if he could use theirs.
Q: Did the homeowner agree to Simon using their gardening equipment?
A: Yes, the homeowner agreed to let Simon use their gardening equipment.