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Many couples love the fact they can run a landscape company with their spouse. However, this work dynamic has its own set of challenges to be aware of. āWorking with your spouse within the landscape industry ā or any business, for that matter ā can be incredibly rewarding, but it also requires careful navigation to […]
Running a business can be hard, but who better to partner with than your spouse? These work dynamics, when done right, can be a beautiful balance of one anotherās talents. However, there are pitfalls. You can avoid some of these troubles with these three practices. Define Your Roles One of the first steps to working […]
Everyone needs lawn and landscaping services, so technically, your business should serve everyone, right? Not necessarily. If you are looking to grow and sustain your business, at some point you need to determine who your ideal client base is and pursue them. Julie Hayes, a branch manager for Sullivanās Landscaping & Maintenance, based in Milford, […]
Who doesnāt struggle to lead a company with all the pressures that come with it? Thereās never enough time to accomplish what you want in a day. So, how do landscape industry executives run their companies under pressure? Steve Bromell, CEO of Pro Cutters Lawnscapes, Inc.;Ā Jennifer Jorge, COO of King GREEN; Roscoe Klausing, president […]
By Mike McCarron, Image Works Landscaping I once heard someone say, āEvery line is the perfect length if you donāt measure it.ā If youāre like many business owners in our industry, you probably think you know how successful your business is or isnāt, right? But, how do you know for sure? The only way to […]
During ELEVATEās closing Main Stage session, former Super Bowl-winning NFL quarterback Joe Theismann spoke to attendees about how to win despite challenges with anecdotes about his life as a football player and as an entrepreneur. He challenged landscape professionals to determine their own definition of success and to help others. āTrue success comes when you […]
Thereās not much time left in 2021, but there is still an opportunity to reflect on the year. This certainly wasnāt a dull year. 2021 marks the second year of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, which created a number of challenges with the labor market and the supply chain. There were also significant weather events […]
Worried about flu and other illnesses like the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading at your company? Think you should have a plan in place to encourage healthy habits and discourage the spread of the illness? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have some coronavirus preparedness tips for employers. Since COVID-19 is a new disease and there […]
Becoming a destination company that attracts the best employees involves the mastery of seven key areas. Why is it that some landscaping companies have an easier time attracting talent? Yes, they typically pay more than their marketās going rate. But the real key is that they have become places where good people want to work. […]
Article AuthorĀ Mike Eisenhuth of LandOpt and NALP Consultant Member Itās no secret ā businesses that know their costs and keep them in check perform better over the long term. These businesses remain solvent and competitive in the marketplace, in large part owing to the proactive, mindful stance they take toward cost management. It seems like […]
