u/Efficient-Ride2039

I run a small-scale landscaping business that is steadily growing, carrying zero debt, and getting business solely by referrals.

After 10 years of slow growth, I’m looking to put my foot on the gas and pursuing leads. The university down here has a great landscape architecture program. Wondering: Is it worth my time to start cold-calling firms, offering our services? My team is only 5 people so our niche would be smaller residential and commercial projects.

LA hands us design, we source plants, hardscaping etc and execute.

The state has a database of licensed LA’s and I’m thinking of starting there.

Thoughts?

I run a bamboo farm and am interested in distilling essential oil from its leaves for perfume. Does anyone have experience using bamboo for this purpose? I’ve seen essential oils commercially available but know nothing else about it.

Thanks so much for your input — this sub has been very helpful getting me started in perfumery! 🎋

My friend, it is time. Your career peaked a long time ago, and are not going to reach the heights you did in your 20s. Keep playing music, but consider alternative forms of income.

Work at an art museum, teach music in a school, get a degree and do something completely new….

Selling your guitars and pinball machines is not a long-term solution to your money woes.

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Emily Weston, 46, was reported missing after leaving her home early Friday morning. Investigators say she was last seen around 4 a.m. Weston is described as a white, 5 feet 9 inches tall with blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a black V-neck T-shirt, blue jeans, and a blue shawl. Police say her family and investigators are concerned for her well-being and are urging anyone who may have seen her or knows where she is to come forward. Anyone with information about Weston's whereabouts is asked to contact NOPD Fifth District Detective Marcus Norman or the Fifth District Investigative Unit.