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An executive assistant can be a godsend to your landscape or lawn care company if you hire the right fit and define their role well. One big question is when you should add an assistant. This is mostly a case-by-case situation. Taylor Milliken, owner and president of Milosi, based in Hendersonville, Tennessee, says it depends […]
Vehicles are the face of your lawn or landscape company as your team travels from property to property. While having clean, well-maintained vehicles is mere table stakes, taking the time to think through your branding and create a cohesive look for your fleet can help leave a lasting impression with your customers and potential new […]
For the past three years, Myatt Landscaping & Construction, based in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, has maintained an employee retention rate of 94-95%. Why They Stay The company started tracking their retention numbers in 2017 and based on the conversations managers have had with their employees, one of the main reasons their team members stay is […]
If you have an abundance of land on your property or if youāve encountered issues sourcing plant material, you might have wondered at one time or another if adding a nursery is a good idea. This venture is not a cheap one, so take time to think through how this addition would serve your operation […]
As a lawn care or landscape company owner, you wear many hats, especially starting out, but as you grow, hiring an executive assistant can open up your schedule to focus on the bigger picture. Reasons to Hire an Assistant Taylor Milliken, owner and president of Milosi, based in Hendersonville, Tennessee, found himself in this position […]
Are you debating going into business with your partner? Or perhaps youāre looking for advice on how to improve your current business relationship with your spouse? Marriage is hard work, and so is running a business, but itās not impossible. Many landscape company owners can and do run profitable organizations with their spouses. āWorking alongside […]
Sponsored content by Shawn Prince, VP, BizDev, Attentive.ai The truth about manual property measurements in landscaping is stark: they are more than a mere inconvenience. Besides bogging down your sales team, it hinders revenue generation and costs your business far more than just time. Here, we’ll explore the top five reasons why sticking to manual […]
Many couples love the fact they can run a landscape company with their spouse. However, this work dynamic has its own set of challenges to be aware of. āWorking with your spouse within the landscape industry ā or any business, for that matter ā can be incredibly rewarding, but it also requires careful navigation to […]
The discussion of money can be a touchy subject for your client base, and in some cases, it may make you reluctant to raise your prices at all. Jud Griggs, a landscape design/build sales and marketing consultant with The Harvest Group, says landscape company owners should review their pricing at least twice a year. āYou […]
Early ordering can allow your lawn care business to have the products you need on hand before the season starts and offers savings as well. However, determining if these programs are viable for your company, as well as how much to order before the season, will depend on a number of factors. Who Should Early […]
