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Business Smarts: Busting the Myths about Overtime

It’s a commonly held belief that overtime is bad for business and is only a sign of being inefficient. However, when used strategically, it can help increase profits and mitigate labor issues. ā€œIt’s not bad in itself,ā€ says Ed Laflamme, LIC, a partner with The Harvest Group. ā€œIt’s bad because people are taking on so […]

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Augmenting Fleets with Robotic Mowers

When robotic mowers were first presented to the market, many landscapers couldn’t imagine they would be playing a major role in their business, but as years have passed more landscape maintenance and lawn care companies are adopting the autonomous mowers. Some have added this new tool in the toolbox due to the ongoing labor shortage. […]

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Adopt Sustainable Landscape Practices and Grow Your Business

The decision to adopt more sustainable landscaping practices can be a powerful catalyst for business growth. As the environmental movement continues, consider embracing practices with a reduced environmental impact and become a sustainability leader in your community. Bob Grover, LIC, president of Pacific Landscape Management will present on this topic at LANDSCAPES 2020: The Virtual […]

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How to Prepare Your Company For Potential Crisis Scenarios

Some crises are thrust upon us, like a pandemic or tough laws; others are self-inflicted through carelessness, poor planning or just plain bad luck. Regardless of how you get there, it’s possible to come through a crisis with your bottom line and your reputation intact. During his session at LANDSCAPES 2020: The Virtual Experience, Christopher […]

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Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape Utilizes Customer Service Team for Timely Communication

Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape was recently featured in an On Tour event. Don’t miss the next On Tour event with Rossen Landscape on Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. ET. Register here. When dealing with 3,500 plus residential clients’ maintenance and design-build needs, top-notch customer service is key. Two years ago, Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape, based […]

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Creating a Top Workplace: Focal Pointe Outdoor Solutions Shares Their Practices

Focal Pointe Outdoor Solutions was recently named one of the Top Workplaces in St. Louis by The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Focal Pointe is a full-service, high-end commercial and residential landscape company. They have been in business since 1998. They provide land care services to locations, such as Busch Stadium and the Edward Jones world headquarters. […]

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Let Your Actions Speak: Communicating Sustainability to Customers

It makes sense for sustainability and/or environmental stewardship to be a high priority for lawn and landscape companies but sometimes implementing and messaging this value can be an obstacle. Many companies in various industries declare they are green but not all of them put much action behind it. Mariani Landscape says sustainability is not just […]

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Takeaways from On Tour with Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape

Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape recently provided a peek under the hood as to how they operate during the virtual On Tour event. To view the whole On Tour video, click here. The company is based in Alexandria, Virginia, and has grown into an $8 million a year company. Krisjan Berzins, his wife and COO, Mayra, […]

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Gachina Landscape Management’s Goat Grazing Gathers Attention

Since Gachina Landscape Management implemented goat grazing as part of its sustainable landscape practices four years ago, interest has grown every year. Customers vary from corporate campuses and HOAs to cities and estates. The size of the job can be from less than half an acre to 200 acres or more. Herds of goats can […]

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Level Up: Pro Cutters Lawnscapes Executes Everything with Excellence in Mind

Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. For Pro Cutters Lawnscapes, Inc. based in Conyers, Georgia, their goal is to have a thriving company, rather than one that is ā€œbigā€ on paper. ā€œWhile we have always set revenue goals, one thing we have […]

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