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Anyone in the industry can tell you thereās no silver bullet to recruiting. Yet as the hiring market evolves, your recruiting strategy must change as well. Successful recruiting today requires a combination of intentional sourcing, clearly defined candidate criteria, and benefits that align with how todayās workforce evaluates employers. Katelyn Milanes, director of culture and […]
Relentless advocacy is one of the core initiatives for the National Association of Landscape Professionals. āWe are the only national trade organization representing the entire landscape industry,ā says Andrew Bray, NALP senior vice president of government relations and membership. āWhat is happening on Capitol Hill, especially in times like now, is moving at a very, […]
As the year winds down, itās easy to want to simply repeat what worked for next year. However, being intentional with your strategic planning can ensure that your company is poised to take advantage of the fresh start a new year offers. Setting Your Company Up for Success To create a meaningful game plan for […]
If youāre looking to stay competitive in the quickly evolving landscape industry, there is no better place to find fresh, forward-thinking content and proactive peers than at ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat. āELEVATE has always been one of my favorite weeks of the year because I get to connect with so many […]
People remember the trailblazers. The ones who were brave enough to go out on a limb and try something no one else was quite confident in yet. Implementing artificial intelligence in meaningful ways is one of those unknowns that only a minority of landscape companies are currently exploring. In a survey conducted by Aspire, over […]
The lawn and landscape industry is built on relationships, which is why some companies prefer to see their customers more as partners. Choosing to have a collaborative connection with clients versus a transactional relationship has many benefits. Likewise, opting to view vendors as partners as well can provide critical support in times of need. Why […]
Quality employees are fantastic, but those who stay with your lawn or landscape company long-term are the Holy Grail of team members. These individuals can provide operational consistency to your clients and develop a wealth of knowledge and experience. Misty Gil, recruiting specialist and company ambassador for Myatt Landscaping & Construction, based in Fuquay-Varina, North […]
Itās a new year, and with it comes a fresh start to lead your landscape company to new heights. To help guide you in your business decisions for the near future, weāve outlined a roadmap of where we think things are headed centered around some of the industryās hot topics. The Future of Artificial Intelligence […]
As you lead your business, itās easy to get caught up in whatās next and never pause to reflect on how far your organization has come. āI do believe one should take some time to sit back and reflect on the accomplishments of a full year,ā says Andrew Ziehler, owner and CEO of Ziehler Lawn […]
With frequent mergers and acquisitions occurring in the industry, it can seem like this is the only viable exit strategy for owners who donāt want to close their doors. However, there are still plenty of lawn and landscape businesses that have been passed on to the next generation. In each of these cases, these second-generation […]
