2024 - Page 4 of 37 - The Edge from the National Association of Landscape Professionals

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Year: 2024

Protecting Your Business: Six Key Steps to Exit Planning

It’s a question that might have crossed your mind in the past. When should I create an exit strategy? The common response from industry consultants is ā€œnow.ā€ Frankly, the day you start your landscape business, you should have an end goal in mind. ā€œThey should be aware that they might get approached on any given […]

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Enhance Your Team’s Skills with the New Landscape Business Management Certificate Courses

NALP has recently introduced eight new Landscape Business Management Certificate courses. These courses are ideal for mid-level professionals and cover essential skills needed to excel in key business areas. What Topics Are Covered? The courses cover a comprehensive range of topics including: Contract Law & Risk Management Essentials – covers aspects like effective contract management […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Reinventing a Lakeside Retreat

Along the shores of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, sits a home transformed from the ground up. Before this project, the property was outdated and featured a woodland of invasive plants and dying ash trees. After working with Landmark Landscapes, based in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, the home has become a vibrant lakefront retreat for the family and […]

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Conquering Challenges: Overcoming Varying Weather Dilemmas at The Domain

The trendy city of Austin, Texas, is home to a variety of attractions, including a shopping center called The Domain. This property features everything from tourist sites and stores to residential space, giving locals and visitors a chance to enjoy the vibrant culture of Austin. It’s also home to several luxury brands, including Louis Vuitton […]

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Mastering Tax Planning: Proactive Strategies for Landscaping Companies

Do you stay in contact with your tax professional throughout the year or only reach out come tax time? ā€œRegularly scheduled meetings allow your tax professional to provide valuable advice on managing capital assets, equipment purchases, and other major financial decisions,ā€ says Peter Thelen Sr., CPA and founder of Thelen Financial. Working Effectively with Tax […]

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Keep Recurring Revenue Flowing with Contract Renewals

When you start offering services that can provide your company with recurring revenue, you can’t assume all your cash flow problems will go away instantly. After securing clients in maintenance contracts, it’s important to make sure they continue to renew regularly. Otherwise, you’ll still be in the cycle of constantly replacing the revenue you lost. Length […]

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Build a Bilingual Workforce with Language Learning Apps

It can be the elephant in the room at times, but for many landscape companies, a good percentage of their workforce only speaks Spanish or has a very limited English vocabulary. This language barrier can cause issues with safety, executing jobs, company culture and overall employee morale and retention. Having a bilingual team member on […]

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Hiring Veterans Is Mutually Beneficial for Service Members and Landscape Companies

Veterans are ideal employees to recruit to the landscape industry thanks to their work ethic, determination, loyalty, and collaborative skills. ā€œOur military has some of the best managerial leadership training in the world,ā€ says Joe Lewis, a Marine Corps veteran and director with Monarch Landscape Management, based in Houston, Texas. ā€œProviding these loyal leaders with […]

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Paying It Forward: How the NALP Foundation Cultivates the Future of the Industry

During the giving season, there are numerous worthwhile causes to donate to, including the NALP Foundation, which plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the landscape workforce through several key initiatives. ā€œEvery donation, no matter the size, has a significant impact,ā€ says Joe Ketter, president of the NALP Foundation board. ā€œSmall donations when […]

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Gratitude in the Green Industry: Landscape Leaders Share What They’re Thankful For

Thanksgiving can serve as a time to reflect on everything one is grateful for, both personally and professionally. We caught up with some of our members who shared what they’re thankful for this year in their companies and lives. ā€œNo matter the situation, there is always something to be grateful for,ā€ says Robyn Schmitz, owner/CEO […]

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