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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 […]
Skilled labor is hard to find, which is why many lawn and landscape companies opt to start from the ground up with their employees. Even when they do hire an employee with prior industry experience, it is still important to train them so theyāre on the same page. āTraining is a key ingredient in developing […]
This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donāt miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. Latinos make up more than 80% of the workforce in the landscape industry, but less than 10% of Hispanics are leaders in the industry. āAs leaders, we are not doing enough to truly empower […]
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 […]
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 […]
As you grow your lawn or landscape company, your leadership team needs to scale up as well. Hiring externally can meet this need, but promoting from within your organization not only provides new career opportunities for your top employees but can help maintain continuity. āBy raising leaders from within your organization, you have the advantage […]
Do you find yourself going through the motions with your work? If youāve lost sight of your passion or if your role has always just been a source of income, a way to change your mindset is to find meaning and purpose in what you do through the power of connection. āThe best way to […]
Career development is not one-size-fits-all. Even if you have limited advancement opportunities, there are still ways to empower your employees. āConsider how employees can grow themselves within their current roles, such as through the pursuit of external education and certifications or joining associations and boards,ā says Courtney Pohlit, director of human resources for Ruppert Landscape. […]
Building your personal brand comes down to telling your story. āEach person has a story to tell,ā says Jacob Hong, senior vice president of Woodlawns Landscape Company, Inc., based in Mundelein, Illinois. āYou are 1-30 years ahead of someone. Share your experience and it will help someone out there.ā Ā Your stories can include your […]
If youāre a young landscape business owner or starting out in the industry by working for other organizations, your personal brand is the basis of your career. āIn todayās world, we buy from people we know and trust,ā says Jacob Hong, senior vice president of Woodlawns Landscape Company, Inc., based in Mundelein, Illinois. āThe fastest […]
