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Productivity is a major focus for lawn and landscape businesses as there is limited time in the season to get certain tasks done. However, as a leader, your individual productivity can suffer for a variety of reasons. Whether itās handling unexpected fires or being pulled into unplanned phone calls or meetings, your limited time can […]
Inflation isnāt just affecting the price of materials and employeesā wages. It is also predicted to impact workersā comp costs as rising expenses are impacting it on several different levels. āInsurance carriers are having to offset that potential cost into their premium so we think by 2023 we’ll start to see the impacts from those […]
Depending on your lawn or landscape companyās location, how seasonal the business is will vary but no matter where youāre located being able to secure recurring revenue over 12 months is always ideal. It may sound like a no-brainer to implement budget billing for your landscape company to improve cash flow, but planning and certain […]
If youāre looking to get involved in larger, commercial construction projects, most likely youāll need to submit your bids to a general contractor company. Even some small and medium projects can involve working for a general contractor. Working for a general contractor means an increased amount of documentation, a different pay schedule than youāre used […]
Key performance indicators (KPIs) are the pulse of your lawn care or landscape business. They can let you know how your business is doing and where there is room to refine, improve and grow in the right direction. Ā While there are a wealth of key performance indicators you can look at, it is better […]
U.S. inflation hit a 30-year high in October, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Couple this with the need to raise employeesā wages to stay competitive and your gross profit margins have probably been shrinking for a while now. While talking to customers about your increased rates may be daunting, it is an absolute […]
In the lawn and landscape business, there are certain elements that are completely out of your control, such as the weather. While rainy days are inevitable, they donāt necessarily have to be a total wash of a day. Brandon Sheppard, a Weed Man multi-unit franchise owner with franchises in Virginia and Maryland, says the manner […]
When you think of a company org chart, you probably picture a bubble chart that lists out who answers to who within your lawn or landscaping business and what they do. However, an organizational structure can be so much more than just who does what within a company. Danny Kerr, co-founder of Breakthrough Academy, says […]
If youāre just starting out or are still a rather small company you may think you donāt really need an org chart for the business. You might even be getting fairly large and adding in this structure just doesnāt seem necessary if everythingās getting accomplished. However, itās easy for everyone to do everybodyās job until […]
Whether youāre just starting out with your new company or youāve been in the industry for years, everyone can benefit from the guidance and advice of a mentor. Mentors can provide practical knowledge that you donāt have to learn the hard way and can be a reliable second opinion if youāre looking for someone to […]
