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Like any other groundbreaking innovation, leaders in every industry have been encouraged to tap into artificial intelligence and integrate it into their business. However, if you havenāt really dipped your toe in the AI pool, you may be completely at a loss for where to even start. Or, perhaps you dabbled with ChatGPT a few […]
Mistakes are a part of life, but how you choose to respond to them in your business can greatly impact your culture and your ability to foster true accountability. When a crew member damages a property or bids a job wrong, you might feel you have to respond in a disciplinary manner to set the […]
When youāre in the thick of it, some of the struggles of running your lawn or landscape company can seem like thatās just the way things are. However, taking a step back and using Kat Coleās process of asking three questions and making a list can help you not only identify opportunities to improve but […]
Quality control can be a major fear when it comes to growing via branches. How do you ensure every location is performing at an acceptable level? What do you do when one branch is struggling and all the others are performing great? Landscape Workshop, based in Birmingham, Alabama, has multiple locations spread across the Southeast, […]
Do you know which of your marketing efforts are moving the needle at your organization? It can be tough to track the true ROI of one specific marketing practice, but by looking at the numbers as a whole, you can begin to see the larger picture. āIt is hardly ever just one marketing effort that […]
Contracts are important as they help align expectations from the get-go. If you work with commercial clients, chances are theyāll require you to sign their own contracts. These documents can have broad language that can land your company in hot water if you are not taking the time to have your legal counsel review them. […]
That time of the year ruefully dubbed the ā100 days of hellā will be here before you know it, but it doesnāt have to be a period of pure stress and havoc. Check out some of the valuable lessons other landscape professionals have learned from past busy seasons below. Planning Ahead A lot of your […]
When E-SCAPES Electric Lawn Care, based in Acworth, Georgia, transitioned to all-electric equipment during the pandemic, they experienced a number of different benefits. Mike Bellows, owner and CEO of E-SCAPES, says there were several factors that caused him to transition his equipment to battery power. This included high gas prices, the frequent need for repairs, […]
For 21 years, Green Lawn Fertilizing, based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, has held the leadership philosophy of putting their people first and it has been a major factor in their success. Founder/CEO Matt Jesson says he learned his people-first mindset from many individuals, including his parents, high school and college football coaches, and his previous […]
While staffing is typically the biggest challenge that landscape companies face when ramping up for the busy season, this isnāt the only hurdle businesses have to overcome. From low cash flow to weather events out of your control, spring can be a stressful time period, but it doesnāt have to be. Cash Flow Constraints […]
