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When landscape professionals headed into 2024, there were concerns surrounding the election and talk of a recession. Now, with 2025 on the horizon, businesses are optimistic about their growth next year. “The landscape industry has a good mix of technology coupled with a continuing need for customer service provided by actual people,” says Nada Duna, […]
This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Don’t miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. When it comes to motivation, a lot of conversations revolve around carrots and sticks, but the animal in between these two objects is a donkey, not a human. “Carrots and sticks don’t actually motivate […]
Do you have a strategy for how you go about buying, renting and leasing your trucks and equipment or is it simply haphazard improvisation? Each of these options has valuable benefits for your landscape business, which is why it’s important to think through some of the different considerations for each approach. Short-Term Versus Long-Term Needs […]
As we wrap up the final days of 2024, now’s your chance to review some of the most popular articles on The Edge. Some of the common themes include technology, best practices and stories related to mergers & acquisitions. If you missed any of these most-read stories, check them out now! 10) Level Up: Inside […]
The song might claim it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re not prepared for the slow season, it can be the most stressful time of the year for your business. “The offseason can be a challenging time,” says Austin Zakow, CEO of Outerland, based in Mashpee, Massachusetts. “There is not much […]
The Level Up series is a collection of articles sharing the successful strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies reach the next level. Check out some of the most-read stories in this series for 2024. Click on each company’s name to read the full Level Up article. 5) Level Up: Ziehler Lawn Care Is […]
Finding qualified employees remains a major challenge for landscape companies, but having a strong comp & benefits package can help attract and retain talent. If you want to know how your business compares to others in the industry, the 2024 Compensation & Benefits Report (based on 2023 data) provides a detailed analysis of key compensation […]
When you consider all of the data at your fingertips that come from running a lawn or landscape company, it can be truly overwhelming. However, you shouldn’t let analysis paralysis keep your business from digging into these valuable insights. These numbers can tell a significant story about your business and help you make more informed […]
Guest post by Dennis Chang, CEO of RoadFlex Here’s a startling fact: 86% of managers suspect fuel fraud is happening within their organization. For landscaping businesses, where fuel is often one of the largest vehicle-related expenses, unchecked fuel purchases can lead to significant financial losses. The most common forms of fuel fraud include: Fuel fraud […]
To buy or not to buy…that is the question. Or perhaps the question is to buy, to lease, or to rent? When it comes to your fleet and the equipment needed to get the job done, the decision to buy, lease or rent will vary greatly based on various factors Below are some of the […]
