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With growth comes the essential need for delegation. You simply cannot do everything by yourself, which is why it is critical to have a set of leaders who can nurture your company culture. If you donāt have strong leaders in place, they can drive away other good employees with their poor management and stifle feedback […]
This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donāt miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. With the rapid pace of new technology being introduced, it can be easy to get caught up in the desire to be at the cutting edge of everything. However, before you begin investing in […]
As adding GPS tracking to landscape fleets becomes more commonplace, an additional piece of hardware that is rising in popularity are dashcams. These cameras can have road-facing and/or in-cab lenses to capture what your crews are encountering as they drive between job sites. Seth Kehne, president of Lawn Butler, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, says they started putting […]
As winter arrives, remember to calibrate your salt spreaders to reduce the cost of over or under-applying. This dialed-in approach helps your bottom line while protecting your clients and the environment. Timing and Other Factors Spreaders should be calibrated at various times, especially when these events occur: Each piece of equipment has slight differences, so […]
Promoting your team members into leadership roles has multiple benefits, including a continuation of your company culture and providing a rewarding career path for your high-performers. āThe culture is the biggest piece,ā says Curtis Atkinson, founder and CEO ofĀ Sunline Landscapes, based in Bluffdale, Utah. āSometimes bringing somebody in at a higher level takes a little […]
During this season of gratitude, many landscape company owners are thankful for their company culture. This element of the business is essential for long-term success and crucial for recruiting and retaining your employees. Gilly Artigues, president of Pleasant Places, Inc., based in Charleston, South Carolina, says you canāt have long-term retention at companies where itās […]
NALP has recently introduced eight new Landscape Business Management Certificate courses. These courses are ideal for mid-level professionals and cover essential skills needed to excel in key business areas. What Topics Are Covered? The courses cover a comprehensive range of topics including: Contract Law & Risk Management Essentials – covers aspects like effective contract management […]
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 […]
