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Along the shores of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, sits a home transformed from the ground up. Before this project, the property was outdated and featured a woodland of invasive plants and dying ash trees. After working with Landmark Landscapes, based in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, the home has become a vibrant lakefront retreat for the family and […]
Do you stay in contact with your tax professional throughout the year or only reach out come tax time? āRegularly scheduled meetings allow your tax professional to provide valuable advice on managing capital assets, equipment purchases, and other major financial decisions,ā says Peter Thelen Sr., CPA and founder of Thelen Financial. Working Effectively with Tax […]
When you start offering services that can provide your company with recurring revenue, you canāt assume all your cash flow problems will go away instantly. After securing clients in maintenance contracts, itās important to make sure they continue to renew regularly. Otherwise, youāll still be in the cycle of constantly replacing the revenue you lost. Length […]
It can be the elephant in the room at times, but for many landscape companies, a good percentage of their workforce only speaks Spanish or has a very limited English vocabulary. This language barrier can cause issues with safety, executing jobs, company culture and overall employee morale and retention. Having a bilingual team member on […]
Veterans are ideal employees to recruit to the landscape industry thanks to their work ethic, determination, loyalty, and collaborative skills. āOur military has some of the best managerial leadership training in the world,ā says Joe Lewis, a Marine Corps veteran and director with Monarch Landscape Management, based in Houston, Texas. āProviding these loyal leaders with […]
During the giving season, there are numerous worthwhile causes to donate to, including the NALP Foundation, which plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the landscape workforce through several key initiatives. āEvery donation, no matter the size, has a significant impact,ā says Joe Ketter, president of the NALP Foundation board. āSmall donations when […]
Thanksgiving can serve as a time to reflect on everything one is grateful for, both personally and professionally. We caught up with some of our members who shared what theyāre thankful for this year in their companies and lives. āNo matter the situation, there is always something to be grateful for,ā says Robyn Schmitz, owner/CEO […]
Giving back to your local community has a multitude of benefits both for the programs you partner with and your team members. Grunder Landscaping Co. based in Miamisburg, Ohio, works to support organizations that are committed to making their community a great place to live and work. āItās part of our culture,ā says Marty Grunder, founder […]
If you frequently have customer requests for a service you donāt currently offer, you may be tempted to launch a whole new division based on this feedback. While diversification can be beneficial and tap into additional revenue streams when done right, there are some major pitfalls you need to avoid. Mistakes to Avoid The first […]
Just like how no landscape company is exactly the same as another, there is no one right exit strategy. If you are trying to determine which is the best fit for your organization, check out some of the common paths and the monetary implications of each. Types of Exit Strategies Mergers and acquisitions are one […]
