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Starting a Landscape Career: Five-Step Plan

1. Obtain pesticide license, contractor license, business license (call 1-800-ASKUGA-1 for exam dates).
2. Attend MALTA professional meetings.
3. Join GGIA, Georgia Turfgrass Association, or MALTA.
4. Subscribe to Landscape Management magazine (free).
5. Start advertising and building your business.

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