Bloomington is home to about 90,000 people. The moderate cost of living means competitive pricing — and every dollar saved on software goes further.
Landscapers in Minnesota need a Landscape Contractor License (varies significantly by state). Requirements vary — contact Minnesota DLI for current details.
Insurance: $500K-$1M general liability
Continuing Education: Pesticide applicator licenses require annual renewal/CEUs
Minnesota has a 5.35-9.85% income tax. Progressive income tax up to 9.85% (one of highest in US). High quality of life attracts talent. Minneapolis-St. Paul is major metro. Cold climate increases operating costs.
When evaluating software costs, factor in your effective tax rate. A $1,044/year software expense is partially deductible — but Nexa at $279 once is a one-time deduction that eliminates the recurring expense entirely.
Extreme cold winters (-20°F common). HVAC and plumbing emergencies spike November-March. Short construction season. Snow removal is major secondary revenue. Lakes drive seasonal property maintenance.
Landscapers in Bloomington should plan their cash flow around these patterns. Nexa's budget envelope system helps you set aside revenue during peak season to cover slow months — something Jobber can't do because it keeps taking your money $42/month regardless of how busy you are.
Whether you call it invoicing, a app for landscape projects, or a invoicing per job system — most landscapers in Bloomington string together Jobber, lmn, Housecall Pro, QuickBooks and other tools. That's $1,044/year in tool subscriptions. Within 5 years at today's prices, the total damage is $5,220.
With Nexa, you own your business software. Your CRM, invoicing, booking, landscape projects, time tracking, and financial tools — combined into one app. One move books a client. One move generates an invoice. No switching tabs. No third-party glue. Zero integration overhead. It's a buy once — eliminate recurring fees the moment you switch. For landscapers in Bloomington weighing the switch, the 30-day money-back guarantee covers the migration window — you can run Nexa in parallel with your existing subscriptions, verify the workflow handles your real client load, and only cancel the monthly tools once you are confident the data and processes have settled in.
From March to November I'm on a route. Mowing clients get the same day every week, and the route is planned so the trailer isn't crossing town twice. A typical stop is mow, trim along beds and fences, edge the driveway and walks, blow off the hardscape, and on to the next one in under forty minutes. The real money is in the extras I spot along the way: a bed that needs mulch, shrubs that need shaping, a drainage problem turning the lawn to mud. Spring is cleanups, aeration and seeding; fall is leaves, which can mean three visits to the same yard. Installs are separate jobs with a design, a material order and a crew for a few days: a paver patio, a planting bed, a retaining wall. Rain throws the whole week off, and I'm rescheduling a dozen customers by text. Equipment is the constant cost: mower blades sharpened every week, belts, trimmer line, and fuel for the truck and every machine. In winter I'm plowing snow if I can and planning next season's price increases before the renewal letters go out.
That is the work Nexa is built around: the job, the client, the hours and the invoice live in one place, so the paperwork side of the day doesn't need a second shift.
Every one of those was bought once and earns its keep for years. Nexa is priced the same way: $279 once, and it keeps working whether business is busy or slow.
Dated changes to the subscriptions a landscaper might rent. Each one links the announcement or report it comes from. Tap one for the numbers.
For renewals on or after February 1, 2026, Pro Plus and Mac Plus went from $999 to $1,149 a year for one user, and each extra seat from $200 to $230.
Source: SWK Technologies, Insightful Accountant (Dec 2, 2025)
From July 1, 2025: Simple Start $35 to $38, Essentials $65 to $75, Plus $99 to $115, Advanced $235 to $275 a month.
Source: Woodard Report (May 27, 2025)
Only changes we can link to a vendor announcement or a named publication are listed. Plans, add-ons and discounts vary, so check the vendor's current pricing page before you decide.
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