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Business Advice & Stories

Stop Guessing: Decoding the Story in Your Marketing Data

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. ā€œIt is hardly ever just one marketing effort that […]

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Before You Sign: Pitfalls to Avoid in Client Contracts

Contracts are important as they help align expectations from the get-go. If you work with commercial clients, chances are they’ll 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. […]

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The Power of Preparation: Streamlining the Spring Busy Season

That time of the year ruefully dubbed the ā€˜100 days of hell’ will be here before you know it, but it doesn’t 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 […]

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How I Do It: Transitioning to All-Electric Equipment

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, […]

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A Look Inside Green Lawn Fertilizing’s People-First Leadership Philosophy

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 […]

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How To Spring Over Busy Season Hurdles This Year

While staffing is typically the biggest challenge that landscape companies face when ramping up for the busy season, this isn’t 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 doesn’t have to be. Cash Flow Constraints   […]

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How to Prepare Your Landscape Company for Immigration Enforcement

After taking office, President Trump signed a number of executive orders targeting illegal immigration, including Executive Order 14159, which orders U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to conduct expedited removals of unauthorized individuals in the country. As of Feb. 3, the Department of Homeland Security has reported its agents have arrested 8,768 people. Historically, ICE’s […]

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The Case for Open-Book Management

If you are looking for a way to empower your employees to perform better, consider looking into implementing open-book management. ā€œIt helped us out tremendously in engaging the team, getting them to participate in the overall success of the business, because they understand enough about what their actions and behaviors every day do to affect […]

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Turning Your ā€˜100 Days of Hell’ Into Heaven

The ā€˜100 days of hell’ is a phrase well-known in the landscape industry that refers to the busy time period leading up to the 4th of July. This chaotic stretch of the season can put a major strain on your team and start your business off on the wrong foot if you’re not adequately prepared. […]

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Strategies for Fostering Jobsite Harmony with Other Trades

If you are looking to get into commercial landscape installation work or take on more projects that involve coordinating with electricians, plumbers and other specialty trades, don’t overlook some easy ways to establish rapport early on, communicate well and address common conflicts. Strategies for Getting Off on the Right Foot If collaborative projects are going […]

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