2024 - Page 5 of 37 - The Edge from the National Association of Landscape Professionals

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Year: 2024

Talking with Titans: Brian Helgoe

Brian Helgoe is the CEO, founder and a member of the board of Monarch Landscape Companies. Before founding his company, Helgoe was the senior vice president of ValleyCrest, where he managed landscape maintenance and construction operations nationwide. Monarch Landscape Companies was founded in 2015 and continues to grow by merging with long-standing businesses in the […]

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How I Do It: Grunder Landscaping’s Community Service Makes a Bountiful Impact

Giving back to your local community has a multitude of benefits both for the programs you partner with and your team members. Grunder Landscaping Co. based in Miamisburg, Ohio, works to support organizations that are committed to making their community a great place to live and work. ā€œIt’s part of our culture,ā€ says Marty Grunder, founder […]

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Faces of the Industry: Sierra Smith

From a young age, Sierra Smith was interested in construction. ā€œI had no idea how to really get into it, but I knew I wanted to create, I wanted to design, I wanted to build, and I had very little knowledge and exposure to it,ā€ Smith says. Her interests expanded into the landscape industry after […]

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Diversification Done Right: Avoid These Costly Mistakes

If you frequently have customer requests for a service you don’t currently offer, you may be tempted to launch a whole new division based on this feedback. While diversification can be beneficial and tap into additional revenue streams when done right, there are some major pitfalls you need to avoid. Mistakes to Avoid The first […]

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Business Smarts: Choosing the Right Exit Strategy for Your Landscape Business

Just like how no landscape company is exactly the same as another, there is no one right exit strategy. If you are trying to determine which is the best fit for your organization, check out some of the common paths and the monetary implications of each. Types of Exit Strategies Mergers and acquisitions are one […]

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Building Your Team: Identifying and Cultivating Future Leaders in Your Business

As you grow your lawn or landscape company, your leadership team needs to scale up as well. Hiring externally can meet this need, but promoting from within your organization not only provides new career opportunities for your top employees but can help maintain continuity. ā€œBy raising leaders from within your organization, you have the advantage […]

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Maximize Your Revenue and Results By Partnering With Interior Plantscapers

As more clients are discovering the value of biophilia, more are requesting interior plantscaping services as well. While your landscape company is capable of taking on all things exterior, the nature of interior plantscaping is a world unto itself. If you decide this isn’t a service line you want to delve into yourself, you can […]

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Don’t Wait for Tax Season to Maximize Your Deductions

Even though your business’s taxes aren’t due until the spring, it’s always a good idea to be proactive in your tax planning to maximize deductions and prepare for next year. ā€œA lot of people think about, ā€˜Hey, what can I do to reduce my taxes this year?’ and a lot of that tax reduction sometimes […]

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Boosting Your Business: Forecasting for Growth – Why Every Landscape Company Needs a Budget

Your client always has a budget, and you should, too. While you can operate without one, the sooner you start creating an annual budget, the better. Brian Mark, partner and president of Chris Mark and Sons, Inc., based in Pocasset, Massachusetts, says they’ve been budgeting for the last 10 years and over the past five […]

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How To Deck The Halls Safely: Essential Ladder Safety Practices Ā 

If your landscape company offers holiday decor services, chances are you’ve been installing lights for a while already if you have commercial clients and probably some eager residential clients as well. However, no matter how long your business has been hanging lights, it’s always important to stress ladder safety to your crews. Your team may […]

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