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Jill Odom is the senior content manager for the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
Electrocution is the sixth leading cause of occupational fatalities in the United States, according to the CDC. In the landscape industry, these deaths be a result of coming into contact with underground or overhead electrical lines. Fatalities also stem from the use of power tools and portable generators or installing and maintaining the electrical components […]
If you talk to almost any lawn care or landscape company owner about their successful recruiting methods, nine times out of 10 theyāll mention having an employee referral program. This method is popular because your employees are more likely to recommend individuals they would want to work with. It also helps boost employee engagement and […]
If you have your residential clients often asking if you know a handyman or provide home services, you may be considering taking on these services yourself. This was the case for Krisjan Berzins, founder of Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape, based in Alexandria, Virginia. He started offering painting services for his clients over 10 years ago. āI […]
Read more about these NALP members and partners in the news. Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals Expand to Des Moines, Iowa Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals have announced their plans to expand their operations to Des Moines, Iowa, in August 2023. This is their 22nd year of business in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota, area and their […]
Your sales team works hard to bring in quality clients who can provide meaningful cash flow to your company. Just like how you invest in new trucks and equipment for your field staff to operate successfully, donāt forget to evaluate how you can come alongside and aid your sales teamās efforts. Create a Demo Area […]
If you have clients complaining about June bugs, youāre probably going to need them to get more specific or conduct a site visit yourself as the common name āJune bugā can refer to a number of different species of beetles in the genus Phyllophaga. Some of the most common beetles to be dubbed June bugs […]
How often does your company have to haul away piles of green waste from a job to a dumpsite? One alternative is to start composting your green waste. Sun Valley Landscaping, based in Omaha, Nebraska, has been turning their green waste into compost for over 10 years. They sell their compost from their supply yard […]
Depending on who you talk to, millennials and younger generations can make up anywhere from 25 to 80 percent of their customer base. While no generation is a monolith and people shouldnāt be stereotyped based on their age, it is important to understand what matters to younger generations as they become a larger section of […]
Some common threads youāll often find in entrepreneursā stories are a desire to be their own boss and a background of starting side hustles from a young age. For instance, Quinn Kampf, 26, owner of White Pine Landscaping, based in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, started his first business when he was six. He dabbled in […]
Do you have issues with clients calling day and night with questions and concerns about their projects? Is your inbox flooded with constant emails, or is your phone buzzing with frequent texts from customers? While timely communication is an important aspect of customer service, lines must also be drawn for your team and your own […]
