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If you’re like many landscape company owners, you started your business because you have a love for working outside and caring for plants. However, a business comes with a number of topics that can leave you feeling out of your depth if you don’t have the right background knowledge. Yet, some of these aspects of the […]
As your landscape company grows, the need for a higher level of strategic guidance may be necessary. One of the ways to gain powerful insights is to create an advisory board so you have additional expertise you can tap into. “When you grow outside of your skill set as a leader, that’s when I think […]
The Southeast was severely impacted by Hurricane Helene’s landfall on Sept. 26 and Hurricane Milton following shortly after on Oct. 9. As a Category 4 hurricane, Helene caused extreme flooding and power outages as it moved up through Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas. Milton initially started as a Category 5 hurricane but was downgraded to […]
This article is written in an “As Told To” format. Brad Leahy is the vice president of Blades of Green, a lawn care and pest control company based in Edgewater, Maryland. Blades of Green was acquired by Senske Services in 2023. I often get asked what it’s really like going from a family-run business to being […]
The question of whether it’s the right time to add a new offering to your landscape business or eliminate a service line calls for evaluation of several different factors, including your financial metrics, your staff’s capacity and customer demand. When to Diversify Fred Haskett, founder of TrueWinds Consulting, says it’s a good time to consider diversifying […]
As the end of the year quickly approaches, your landscape company is probably busy with budget season, wrapping up projects and possibly prepping for snow season, depending on your region. However, one aspect that can be overlooked during this hectic time is the current technology your business is using. Conducting a technology needs assessment at […]
Transitioning out of your business will take place at one point or another, but how successful you are at it will vary greatly. If you’re wondering what your options are when it comes to selling your landscape company, you don’t want to miss the session, “12-Point Guide to Successful Transitions: Learn from the Experts” on […]
This unique home provides a blend of nature and sophistication along the coast of Rhode Island. With several ecosystems on the property, the owners wanted a smooth transition from their luxurious home to the natural ocean view. They worked with Landscape Creations, based in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, to fill their needs. For over a year, […]
As the end of the year draws near, so does the start of snow and ice management season. One simple task to help set your team up for success is to conduct regular maintenance on your snow removal equipment, including snow blowers, well before the winter months. AccuWeather predicts that most areas in the Northeast […]
When selling to commercial clients, your sales team is faced with several challenges including forming connections with various decision-makers and getting past gatekeepers. One method that Sebert Landscape, based in Bartlett, Illinois, has adopted to help drive business is utilizing the Sandler Selling System. This is a psychological approach to selling. “The psychology part of […]
