In this article, the owner of Grow Care Outdoor Solutions, Jose Granados, shares how landscaping equipment financing from Beacon Funding helped them overcome financial challenges they faced as a start-up.
In this Success Spotlight…
- Snapshot of Grow Care Outdoor Solutions
- Accelerating Growth: From Start-up to Landscaping Enterprise
- Getting Approved for Start-up Equipment Financing
- Why Did Grow Care Solutions Choose Beacon Funding?
- Taking Operations to the Next Level After Financing with Beacon Funding
- Congratulations, Jose Granados!
Jose Granados, owner of Grow Care Outdoor Solutions, dreamed of taking his Mow N’ Go business into a full-serviced landscaping enterprise. But like many start-ups with limited years of business credit history, Jose struggled to secure financing from traditional lenders at a time when he needed it most.
“When I first started my business, I had a hard time getting loans from banks because of my low credit score,” said Jose. “As a new business owner, it was tough to get the money I needed to grow my company. That’s when Beacon Funding came in and gave us the support we needed.”
Beacon Funding saw the potential of Grow Care Outdoor Solutions. Their financing experts listened to Jose’s story to understand his business needs. After a fast and easy process, Grow Care Outdoor Solutions was approved for landscaping equipment financing by Beacon Funding. Today, they are a listed as an Inc. 5000 company, have a fleet of heavy equipment, and a fully staffed location in North Fort Myers, Florida.
Read the full story on how Grow Care Outdoor Solutions accelerated their success thanks to Beacon Funding’s fast and easy equipment financing services.
Snapshot of Grow Care Outdoor Solutions
- Business established in 2019.
- Located in North Fort Myers, Florida.
- Provides landscaping, lawn care, tree care, property maintenance, and pest control services for commercial or residential properties in Southwest Florida.
- Owner, Jose Granados started in 2006 in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
- Company started as a one-man operation with a truck and push mower.
- Beacon Funding helped them finance a spider lift, three compact tractors, and a used forestry bucket truck.
Accelerating Growth: From Start-up to Landscaping Enterprise
When Jose established his business in 2006, Grow Care Outdoor Solutions began as a simple one-man operation with a single truck and a push mower in Hendersonville, Tennessee. With a strong work ethic and a passion to expand his services to many others in his community, Jose began to grow his knowledge and skills in the landscaping industry.
He knew if he was going to grow, he knew he needed to add more equipment and applied with Beacon Funding.
Today, Jose’s company has transformed into a trusted partner of homeowners and businesses in Southwest, Florida. He has a fully staffed business equipped with a fleet of heavy machinery that empowers him to offer a suite of services. Everything from landscaping, lawn care, tree care, property maintenance, to pest control – Grow Care Outdoor Solutions covers them all.
With the equipment financed by Beacon Funding, Grow Care Outdoor Solutions was able to significantly scale its operations for a low monthly payment. When others turned him down, Beacon Funding got his start-up approved for equipment financing.
Getting Approved for Start-up Equipment Financing
Getting approved for start-up equipment financing through Beacon Funding was a fast and easy process designed to help businesses like Grow Care Outdoor Solutions reach their full potential. It played a crucial role in getting more equipment into their business.
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With Beacon Funding's support, Jose was able to invest in essential equipment, which allowed Jose and his business to take on larger projects and offer a wider range of services. This investment meant they could add equipment with a low monthly payments while continuing to operate successfully.
Jose recalls the early days of the business where he struggled with problems common to many young businesses and startups. "At that time, our cash flow was tight, and getting financing allowed us to keep operating, pay our employees, and buy the equipment we needed," he shared.
The equipment financed through Beacon Funding included:
- Spider Lift: CMC S19HD Pro
- Compact Tractor: 2021 Used Kubota M5-111D
- Compact Tractor: 2009 Used Challenger MT465B
- Compact Tractor: 2022 Used Mahindra 70954CPAL
- Forestry Bucket Truck: 2005 Used International 4300 with Altec LRV56
- Wood Chipper: 2016 Used Vermeer BC1800XL
After getting the equipment, it transformed Grow Care Outdoor Solutions from a one-man operation into a thriving enterprise that could meet the increasing demands of its customers.
Not only did this boost the efficiency of their operations, but it also allowed them to hire more staff and scale their business to meet the increasing demands of their customers.
Why Did Grow Care Solutions Choose Beacon Funding?
Beacon Funding has a strong reputation with providing a fast and easy financing process tailored specifically for startups and young businesses. Unlike traditional banks, which often require extensive documentation and have rigorous approval processes, Beacon Funding understands the unique challenges faced by young businesses and offers fast and easy solutions.
“The process with Beacon Funding was straightforward,” said Jose. “When I approached Tom, my agent, I was honest about my previous denials from banks. He was able to work with me without requiring extensive proof or documentation. This support was crucial in allowing my business to grow, providing jobs to many people, and expanding our operations throughout the state.”
As a niche lender specialized in financing landscaping equipment, Beacon Funding has a deep understanding of the industry’s specific needs. Whether it's compact tractors, skid steers, wood chippers, or forestry bucket trucks, their experts know the importance of having reliable and high-quality equipment to succeed.
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Taking Operations to the Next Level After Financing with Beacon Funding
After financing with Beacon Funding, Grow Care Outdoor Solutions experienced rapid success and helped turn Jose Granados’s dream into reality. With the new resources at their disposal, Grow Care Solutions not only expanded their range of services but also improved the quality of their work. They were able to take on more and complex projects, which in turn got them nationally recognized as a leader in the landscaping industry.
“Financing with Beacon Funding gave me the ability to focus on the essential aspects of running a business and to pursue larger contracts. Having the right equipment also helped us achieve recognition, making it to the Inc. 5000 list, which highlights us as a significant player in our industry.”
Congratulations, Jose Granados!
Jose, from everyone here at Beacon Funding: It is a pleasure to support you and your business. We are honored to have earned your business.
Thank you for participating in the Success Spotlight program. We wish you and everyone at Grow Care Outdoor Solutions the best. We’re here to watch your company grow even more in the future.