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The first cohort of the NALP Executive Leadership Program, in partnership with UVA Darden School of Business, completed their training recently and gained actionable insights on leadership, negotiation, finance and more during the program, which was held on Jan. 13-16. This three-day program featured interactive learning that utilized the Socratic method and included a tour […]
Whether youāre dealing with electricians, plumbers, civil contractors, or specialty subcontractors, how well you can cooperate with these other trades can greatly impact your overall success with a job. āIf we are not collaborating properly with fellow contractors/subcontractors at the site, no one wins,ā says Ron Claassen, vice president & general manager of development for […]
Attendees received powerful insights on the next few years ahead as well as leadership advice atĀ Leaders Forum, presented by NALP and powered by Aspire,Ā at Guanacaste, Costa Rica, on Jan. 30. One major aspect highlighted throughout the different presentations was the importance of people and the need to be nimble in the near future. Regulatory Updates […]
This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donāt miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. Growing your landscape business can sometimes feel like building a plane while flying it. This is why itās important to think about what you want your company to look like in five to 10 […]
If one of your New Yearās resolutions is to read more books, consider mixing in some business books as well. Many landscape company owners have found these types of books can provide them with valuable insights and concepts to implement in their own operations. These are some of the business books NALP members recommend checking […]
Imagine youāre trying to bake a cake, but you decide to pour the batter in the pan, and then you try to grease the pan. Itās an unmitigated disaster, obviously, and youād never do something like this because itās out of the proper order of operations. Yet many landscape crews are out completing jobs in […]
Debt is a term that typically has a negative connotation. It can bring to mind collection companies and possibly even bankruptcy if it is allowed to get out of hand. However, debt can be a useful tool for growing your business when utilized properly. āāAll debt is bad debtā is a common misconception among people […]
In the early days of your business, you were overjoyed for each and every customer you added to your book of business. However, as your landscape company grows, it can quickly become apparent that not all clients provide the same value for your business. You probably know your A-level clients are. These are the accounts […]
For many employers, the thought of overtime sounds like increased costs. But it doesnāt have to be that way. With proper planning and execution, overtime is a great tool that offers stability for your business. It also gives your company room to increase sales and grow. Planning Gives You Stability A common misconception is that […]
Unanswered phone calls can result in lost business. If you are faced with an influx of inbound calls, one major decision you have to make is whether you want to outsource your call answering or hire someone in-house. John Marin, co-founder and CMO of Gozango, a lead-generating marketing platform, says the choice is often determined […]
