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Thanksgiving can serve as a time to reflect on everything one is grateful for, both personally and professionally. We caught up with some of our members who shared what they’re thankful for this year in their companies and lives. “No matter the situation, there is always something to be grateful for,” says Robyn Schmitz, owner/CEO […]
Brian Helgoe is the CEO, founder and a member of the board of Monarch Landscape Companies. Before founding his company, Helgoe was the senior vice president of ValleyCrest, where he managed landscape maintenance and construction operations nationwide. Monarch Landscape Companies was founded in 2015 and continues to grow by merging with long-standing businesses in the […]
Giving back to your local community has a multitude of benefits both for the programs you partner with and your team members. Grunder Landscaping Co. based in Miamisburg, Ohio, works to support organizations that are committed to making their community a great place to live and work. “It’s part of our culture,” says Marty Grunder, founder […]
From a young age, Sierra Smith was interested in construction. “I had no idea how to really get into it, but I knew I wanted to create, I wanted to design, I wanted to build, and I had very little knowledge and exposure to it,” Smith says. Her interests expanded into the landscape industry after […]
If you frequently have customer requests for a service you don’t currently offer, you may be tempted to launch a whole new division based on this feedback. While diversification can be beneficial and tap into additional revenue streams when done right, there are some major pitfalls you need to avoid. Mistakes to Avoid The first […]
Just like how no landscape company is exactly the same as another, there is no one right exit strategy. If you are trying to determine which is the best fit for your organization, check out some of the common paths and the monetary implications of each. Types of Exit Strategies Mergers and acquisitions are one […]
As you grow your lawn or landscape company, your leadership team needs to scale up as well. Hiring externally can meet this need, but promoting from within your organization not only provides new career opportunities for your top employees but can help maintain continuity. “By raising leaders from within your organization, you have the advantage […]
As more clients are discovering the value of biophilia, more are requesting interior plantscaping services as well. While your landscape company is capable of taking on all things exterior, the nature of interior plantscaping is a world unto itself. If you decide this isn’t a service line you want to delve into yourself, you can […]
Even though your business’s taxes aren’t due until the spring, it’s always a good idea to be proactive in your tax planning to maximize deductions and prepare for next year. “A lot of people think about, ‘Hey, what can I do to reduce my taxes this year?’ and a lot of that tax reduction sometimes […]
Your client always has a budget, and you should, too. While you can operate without one, the sooner you start creating an annual budget, the better. Brian Mark, partner and president of Chris Mark and Sons, Inc., based in Pocasset, Massachusetts, says they’ve been budgeting for the last 10 years and over the past five […]
