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As an owner first starting out, it’s expected you’ll have to wear many hats. However, as your company grows, this is also an opportunity to involve your larger team in problem-solving different aspects of the business. One way to facilitate this is through employee-led committees. Some of these can be solution-oriented, forward-looking or team-building related. […]
What gets measured can be maximized. If your business lacks true visibility into your sales pipeline, it’s much harder to know where your team can improve. This is where customer relationship management (CRM) software comes in. This tool can help with streamlining your sales process, tracking customer communication and improving your overall efficiency. However, simply […]
If you aren’t utilizing digital recruiting methods in your business, you might as well be trying to play basketball with one hand tied behind your back. In today’s competitive job market, you need to tap into every advantage available. “The days of paper applications and reliance of prospective employees walking through the door are numbered,” […]
Larry Ryan is the founder and executive chairman of Ryan Lawn & Tree, based in Merriam, Kansas. He earned a degree in forestry from the University of Montana and started his company in 1987. Ryan converted his company to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 1998. He is passionate about developing a great place […]
While most people only think of ChatGPT when they think of AI platforms, there are numerous AI tools that can be employed to help with your recruiting efforts. Tito Caceres, managing director of Bloom Talent Solutions, based in Miami, Florida, shares some of the various apps available. AI Agents for Sourcing Moonhub, Tech1M, HireEZ, and […]
Yenni Rivas was working as a janitor for a tech company when she first saw a woman taking care of the plants in the building. Curious, she asked if there were open positions for a similar role. The plant technician told her yes, and so Rivas applied. She landed the job with Ambius, a company […]
Renewal & Remembrance, presented by NALP and powered by Hustler and DeWalt, served as a day for landscape professionals to step away from their routines and leave two of the nation’s cherished grounds better than they found them. Approximately 400 volunteers from 30 different states gathered on July 14, 2025, to work with the National […]
Technology is frequently implemented to boost speed and efficiency, but it can also impact your team’s overall safety. Some of these tools are becoming more commonplace, while others are more recent introductions. As you consider ways to strengthen your safety measures, don’t forget to look at different ways technology can be integrated as well. AI […]
The suburbs of Phoenix, Arizona, are home to a variety of landscapes, including this European villa. After designing this unique property, BDG Maintenance, based in Phoenix, took over the maintenance tasks to uphold the owners’ high standards. Their efforts led to them earning a 2024 Gold Award of Excellence. “We celebrated this award by recognizing […]
The NALP Foundation named Jason Walker, associate professor and undergraduate coordinator for landscape architecture at Mississippi State University, this year’s Outstanding Educator of the Year. Walker earned his undergraduate degree at Mississippi State and attended Virginia Tech for graduate school. He has been teaching at Mississippi State since 2003. As the co-leader of Mississippi State […]