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Business Advice & Stories

More Than a Plaque: The Value of Entering the Awards of Excellence

The Awards of Excellence are far more than just a plaque to go on the office wall. For many landscape companies, they are a powerful marketing tool, a way to boost team morale and a reinforcement for quality standards. ā€œIf you have the time, do it,ā€ says Daniel Klemencic, marketing manager for David J. Frank […]

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ELEVATE Offers Value at Every Stage of Growth

When you are trying to be strategic about where you’ll get the most ROI out of the events you choose to attend, it can be daunting to know for certain which ones cater to your specific revenue size. WithĀ ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, you don’t have to worry about this, as this […]

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Lessons from 2008: How to Build a Landscape Company That Can Weather Economic Uncertainty

Hard times can seem a lot less intimidating if you’ve weathered similar storms before. However, if your business is on the newer side, chances are your company didn’t even exist during the Great Recession. While the current economic situation isn’t quite as bad as in 2008, some landscape companies are already seeing clients delay enhancements, […]

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How I Do It: Adding a Director of Purpose

Focal Pointe, based in Caseyville, Illinois, has been growing at a rapid pace and to ensure the brand’s purpose of beautifying the world and enriching lives stays strong as well, they have created the director of purpose role. ā€œWe just want to have an impact on lives, and that’s really hard to do over four […]

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Field Trip Insights: Exploring Timberline Landscaping’s Model for Growth, Grit and Retention

Success for Timberline Landscaping, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, isn’t their revenue growth, but the growth of their people. Founded in 1982, the company currently has 362 employees across two locations. Timberline Landscaping is one of four businesses operating under their parent company, TimberlineOne, along with sister companies Timberline TrailCraft, Timberline Rock N’ Roll and Timberline […]

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Designing a Facility Supports Crews and Company Growth

If you’ve decided it’s time to upgrade your facilities, either through expansion or relocation, this investment only pays off if you can thoughtfully design the space around your team’s true needs. Ideally, your new facility should boost productivity and employee morale. Identify Your Pain Points The first step to designing your new space is to […]

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Does Your Snow Fleet Match the Work You Want?

When you’re evaluating your snow fleet in the summer months, being proactive doesn’t just mean conducting preventive maintenance on your plows and spreaders. This is also a chance to reflect on the bigger picture and ask if your fleet matches the type of snow work your company wants to perform.   Match Your Machines to […]

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Set The Stage for Success: Three Ways to Maximize Your ELEVATE Experience Before Day One

If you want to hit the ground running at ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, you’ll want to take advantage of one of the three pre-conference events being held on Sunday, Nov. 8. These special experiences provide time for networking and learning from others before the conference kicks off in earnest. NALP has […]

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Faces of the Industry: David Erdman

If David Erdman had to give advice to his younger self, he says he wouldn’t have spent two years as an engineering major at Michigan State University. Instead, he wishes he’d dived straight into landscaping from the start. Like many others in the industry, Erdman originally started mowing lawns and doing landscape maintenance when he […]

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Time to Expand? When to Invest in a New Facility

When your business is growing, there comes a time when there is simply not enough space to operate efficiently at your facility. Investing in expanding or relocating is a major financial decision, which is why it’s important to think through all the various considerations. Buying more land or a new building shouldn’t just solve the […]

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