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When you consider growing your landscape company through mergers & acquisitions, one of your last considerations might be, āHow are we going to combine our different software and technology?ā Yet this is a critical step in the integration process to set your newly acquired company up for success post-merger. Mariani Premier Group has dealt this […]
So far, the 2020s have been banner years for the landscape industry. However, the upcoming presidential election, talk of a potential recession, climate change and other factors are all impacting client demand and trends. Landscape professionals across the country share what they are seeing when it comes to these elements influencing consumers and what […]
Thereās a lot of uncertainty about what 2024 will bring with it being an election year, but landscape professionals are fairly sure these residential landscape trends will continue to go strong next year. Outdoor Living Elements Outdoor living spaces continue to be incredibly desirable to clients, but what elements make up an outdoor living space […]
If youāve been keeping up with the robotic mower market, youāve probably heard of the brand, Electric Sheep Robotics, Inc., based in San Francisco, California. While the brand initially launched as a Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) offering, they have now pivoted to become a large-scale outdoor maintenance company powered by artificial intelligence and robotics. āWeāve spent the […]
The outlook for 2024 is optimistic with 64 percent of landscape professionals polled expecting to see increased profitability. NALP surveyed member contractor companies in November 2023 and received responses from 328 businesses across the country. Of those participants, 69% said they either met their budget goals or were within 1-9% above or below their profitability […]
As smaller lots become more common in various parts of the country, you may be wondering if these projects are worth taking on with the challenges they provide. Justin White, owner of K&D Landscaping, Inc., based in Watsonville, California, encourages not turning away a potential client just because they have a small yard or are […]
Communication with your customers is paramount, but have you added business texting to your methods of reaching your client base? Text Request surveyed over 1,000 professionals across all ages and industries and gathered some interesting data. According to Text Requestās survey, 54% of people say text message is the most effective channel for getting a […]
The demand for housing has been driving up the cost of homes, but it is also shrinking the size of lots as developers try to make the most of the available land. The median home size is around 2,260 square feet ā up from 2,170 square feet in 2010. Meanwhile, the median lot size on […]
Christmas DĆ©cor, the nationwide holiday dĆ©cor and lighting business, saw $75 million in revenue last year. In 2023, the brand expects toĀ exceed $87 million due to increased consumer spending. A report fromĀ DeloitteĀ indicates that 82% of shoppers plan on spending on non-gift purchases, such as lighting and decorations, which is up 5% from 2022.Ā Respondents in the […]
Guest Post Maintaining a fleet is a formidable undertaking with diverse and complex challenges. While the financial investment in maintaining these assets is significant, the advantages of preventive maintenance (PM) are clear. However, many organizations grapple with a seemingly simple task ā maintaining a consistent maintenance routine. Fleet technologies, like fleet management software (FMS), can […]
