Many teens mow lawns to earn some extra cash. When Matthew Millet was 12, he decided to turn his lawn-mowing chores into a full-time job.
With the help of cousins who worked for a landscaping company, Millet, now 18, bought a truck, a trailer and lawn-mowing equipment and began his own landscaping business.
“Being able to be your own boss is a great achievement,” said Millet, who recently graduated from Jordan High School.
Another accomplishment Millet can be proud of: winning a Young Entrepreneur Award presented by the National Federation of Independent Business and VISA USA.
Photo by Al Hartmann/The Salt Lake Tribune.
Chris J. on September 22nd, 2007 at 3:34 pm
Mowing lawns is totally the way to go for us young guys. I love this article, thanks for posting it guys! Mowing for some extra cash works. Cheers!
Lawn Mowing on September 22nd, 2007 at 3:36 pm
Yes I agree. Mowing lawns is an easy way to make some cash.
- Nate B.
Johnna on March 13th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Hey it’s not just for guys either. I earn a lot during the summer just mowing lawns. An ad in the paper goes a long way.