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• How to choose working capital for a landscaping company bridging the winter slowdown? For most landscaping operators facing a seasonal winter revenue gap, a revolving business line of credit fits best — you draw only what you need to cover payroll and overhead, repay when spring billing picks back up, and the line resets for next year. Operators who need capital faster than a bank can underwrite, or who lack two years of strong financials, should compare a revenue-based working capital advance against the higher cost. Established companies with strong credit and flexible timing often find a traditional term loan or SBA loan carries lower overall cost, though approval windows run weeks to months.