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If you’ve decided to offer equity shares to your key employees, the next step is determining the right structure for this benefit. Thankfully, there’s no right or wrong answer. Which option works best will depend on your organization and your overall goals with offering equity compensation. Equity Shares Versus ESOPs There are typically two goals […]
In the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, you’ll find a vibrant neighborhood with a new park. Since the 1970s, this underutilized property was full of vacant buildings that were an eyesore for the community, leading the owners to redevelop the site. As plans got underway, the property owner, Cornish Associates, chose Landscape Creations of RI, […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Andy Blanchford, CEO of Blanchford Landscape Group, based in Bozeman, Montana, doesn’t have an ideal company size he’d like to reach, but he does expect the company to be close to $10 million in five years […]
There are a million different headaches that come with running a business, but you don’t always have to reinvent the wheel to solve some of your problems. Sometimes, all you need to do is take a look in some of NALP’s books. “Our publications are crafted by industry experts and trusted by landscape professionals nationwide, […]
It’s easy to say, “safety first,” but if your employees aren’t engaged, it can be much harder for your company to be safe in practice. Positive reinforcement can be a useful tool for motivating your team to work with safety top of mind. Rather than only reprimanding those who mess up, commend your team members […]
For many, recruiting employees is a never-ending challenge. From a low response rate to poor candidates applying, it can be frustrating, to say the least. However, reviewing your current practices can reveal areas for improvement and, in turn, boost your recruitment pipeline. Episodic Recruiting The cardinal mistake of poor digital recruiting is only bothering to […]
The wait is finally over. Registration is now open for the landscape industry’s premier event, ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat. This year, the national conference will be held in Phoenix, Arizona. ELEVATE is jam-packed with education opportunities from Nov. 2-5, 2025. Main Stage Sessions ELEVATE’s Main Stage sessions feature inspiring keynote speakers […]
Offering equity compensation to key employees can be a game-changer for your business, but it’s important to go in eyes wide open on what equity does and doesn’t mean for your organization. When the rubber hits the road, don’t be blindsided by some of the legal and tax implications of equity compensation plans. Check out […]
June marks National Safety Month and the National Safety Council (NSC) has broken the month up into weekly safety topics. For the week of June 1-7, the focus is on continuous improvement. Safety isn’t something that has a finish line so even if your landscape company focuses on safety currently, there are always ways to […]
Trees can be beautiful additions to any landscape, but it’s essential to conduct tree risk assessments on a regular basis to ensure that these assets don’t become a liability at some point. Hazards trees pose include damaging property and potentially injuring or killing nearby pedestrians. “It’s good for preventing property damage or injury, identifying any […]
