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Don’t Break What Made the Company Valuable

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. ā€œWhen culture is honored and evolved, engagement […]

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How I Do It: Dealing with Truck Repairs and Maintenance Delays

Landscape professionals depend on trucks, mowers and other equipment to accomplish their work. But trucks and mowers often need maintenance or repairs to continue performing properly. ā€œNot doing the work due to not having equipment is something we work hard to avoid,ā€ says Nelson Alvarado, fleet manager at Russell Landscape Group, headquartered in Sugar Hill, […]

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The Importance of Proper Project Handoffs

In a relay race, teams have to seamlessly pass the baton from one athlete to another in order to succeed. Similarly, project handoffs are a critical step to ensure the work your team has sold is executed properly and in a timely manner by your production team. ā€œProject handoffs enable effective communication and clarification of […]

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Technically Speaking: The Importance of Soil Testing

When you take on a new lawn care client, you may think you know what products should be applied based on what you’re seeing in the turf. However, there is a lot more going on than meets the eye and this is where soil tests come in. ā€œIt’s like going to the doctor,ā€ says Mike […]

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