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Mergers and acquisitions can be an alluring form of growth, but it is important to approach this decision with eyes wide open as it has a direct impact on your operations and culture, not just your bottom line. Whether you are considering being backed by private equity or completing acquisitions on your own, this […]
Often, when owners step away from the business, what they’ve built fades away after being acquired. Legacy Lawns, based in Gainesville, Georgia, was formed to preserve and strengthen the heritage of lawn care companies that join them. “For years we’ve seen incredible independent operators building great businesses, but we’ve also seen the increasing complexity of […]
Technology is often viewed as an efficiency driver, but it also opens lawn and landscape companies up to significant financial risk if they do not have a cyber insurance policy in place. “We have a lot of our clients’ vital information from emails to credit cards and knowing that in the event of a hack […]
As you seek talent to grow the ranks of your company, it’s important to understand the growing changes in workforce expectations. Successfully attracting and retaining employees now requires you to go beyond sharing what it is you do. Now, you need to communicate your why, your how, and who makes up your team. Additionally, economic […]
How often have you had to pass on a promising job candidate due to their lack of experience? One way Ryan Lawn & Tree, based in Merriam, Kansas, has addressed this common challenge is with their apprenticeship program. Launched in 2021, this program is designed to serve as a talent pipeline that supports the company’s […]
Change is hard. Yet it is a necessary component of the M&A process. While it will take new team members time to adjust, how you approach integration plays a huge role in how effective you are at preserving what made the company worth acquiring in the first place. “When culture is honored and evolved, engagement […]
As more military members are deployed both at home and overseas, the need for volunteers for Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops program has never been greater. For the past 20 years, GreenCare for Troops has been connecting families of deployed military personnel with professional lawn and landscape companies who volunteer their services while their loved […]
In the midst of the busy growing season, it can be challenging to find the time to focus on specific safety issues. Crews are trying to operate as efficiently as possible, but when safety isn’t top of mind, it can result in costly injuries. Your team members can encounter a combination of hazards on a […]
If you love shows like “How It’s Made,” this article is for you as we’re taking a deep dive into what all goes into producing NALP’s Financial Benchmark Report and why the process matters for companies relying on the report to make smarter business decisions. One thing that’s important to understand is that benchmark studies […]
There is no specific practice, perk or event that creates your company’s overall culture. Rather, it is a combination of daily interactions that define who you are as an organization. Even having a mission and a set of core values doesn’t properly capture your culture if your team is not living these out on a […]
