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Learning doesn’t stop once you’ve gained experience in the industry. Seeking out training material regularly can help validate, sharpen and challenge how your approach to different parts of the business. “After 35 years in the landscaping industry, I still make it a point to stay engaged with new ideas, trends, and educational opportunities that can […]
When Walmart decided to create a new headquarters, the scale of the project was like building a city from the ground up. The new home office features 12 office buildings as well as a number of amenity buildings spread across more than 400 acres. Clay Bakker, director of landscape for Walmart, says the company emphasized […]
As urban spaces grow, so do impermeable surfaces. This, in turn, causes an increase in stormwater runoff, which collects pollutants and makes its way into waterways. However, thoughtfully-designed landscapes can play a vital role in keeping rainwater on site, reducing water pollution, flooding and erosion. When clients seek your expertise, consider incorporating some of these […]
If you want new hires to stay with your organization long-term, you must open their eyes to the fact that the landscape industry doesn’t just create jobs but meaningful career paths. Unless an individual already has a background in the industry, many may assume there is no future beyond their current field role. Outline Career […]
Mergers and acquisitions can be an alluring form of growth, but it is important to approach this decision with eyes wide open as it has a direct impact on your operations and culture, not just your bottom line. Whether you are considering being backed by private equity or completing acquisitions on your own, this […]
Often, when owners step away from the business, what they’ve built fades away after being acquired. Legacy Lawns, based in Gainesville, Georgia, was formed to preserve and strengthen the heritage of lawn care companies that join them. “For years we’ve seen incredible independent operators building great businesses, but we’ve also seen the increasing complexity of […]
Technology is often viewed as an efficiency driver, but it also opens lawn and landscape companies up to significant financial risk if they do not have a cyber insurance policy in place. “We have a lot of our clients’ vital information from emails to credit cards and knowing that in the event of a hack […]
As you seek talent to grow the ranks of your company, it’s important to understand the growing changes in workforce expectations. Successfully attracting and retaining employees now requires you to go beyond sharing what it is you do. Now, you need to communicate your why, your how, and who makes up your team. Additionally, economic […]
How often have you had to pass on a promising job candidate due to their lack of experience? One way Ryan Lawn & Tree, based in Merriam, Kansas, has addressed this common challenge is with their apprenticeship program. Launched in 2021, this program is designed to serve as a talent pipeline that supports the company’s […]
Change is hard. Yet it is a necessary component of the M&A process. While it will take new team members time to adjust, how you approach integration plays a huge role in how effective you are at preserving what made the company worth acquiring in the first place. “When culture is honored and evolved, engagement […]
