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Business Smarts: Create Steady Cash Flow by Converting Customers to Long-Term Clients

When you review your sources of revenue, it’s important to take stock of how much is coming from one-off projects versus long-term contracts. Long-term maintenance contracts with clients are beneficial for several reasons. They help provide steady cash flow, allowing your company to continue to grow and forecast your staffing needs properly. ā€œWe are generally […]

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Growth and Scaling: The Metrics to Watch Out For

If you’re growing fast, you might be wondering how to scale your systems, including your metrics, your reporting and your transparency to support that. This is particularly critical as you spread beyond one geographic location. ā€œDon’t get bogged down in the outputs, the EBITDA, the retention,ā€ says Joe Socolof, COO of Landscape Workshop. ā€œThose are […]

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Reflecting on My Small Business Struggles and the Gift They Provided

This article is written in an ā€œAs Told Toā€ format. John Munie is the founder and president of Focal Pointe, a $50 million firm specializing in commercial landscape maintenance, based in Caseyville, Illinois. During the early years, I would look at the Top 100/150 lists and wonder what those guys knew that I didn’t. How […]

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What Business Worry Keeps You Up at Night?

As the owner of a lawn care or landscape company, there are a multitude of business concerns that can keep you awake at night. Some of your worries are quite common and shared with many others in the industry. Below are some of the prevailing stressors as well as how different owners handle these sleep […]

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Business Smarts: Logistical Considerations for Adding On-Site Fueling

So, you’ve decided it’s time to add on-site fueling to your company headquarters and/or branch locations. Hopefully, you’ve already thought through all the benefits and drawbacks having your own fuel tanks can offer your lawn and landscape business. Check out some of the other considerations to have in mind as you plan out this addition […]

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Exploring the Benefits and Drawbacks of On-Site Fueling

Imagine eliminating the daily detour to the gas station for your landscape fleet. This is just one of the benefits on-site fueling can offer. Check out what these companies have to say about the pros and cons of having on-site fueling for their business. The Benefits of On-Site Fueling Ā  The direct cost savings from […]

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Business Smarts: When to Add On-Site Fueling To Your Operations

Fuel is critical to your lawn and landscape business. However, it can also be a major headache if you’re still sending your crews to local gas stations in the morning before starting the day. One solution many owners eventually adopt is on-site fueling. While you may think this is a luxury only the largest in […]

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What Does a Good Day Look Like For Your Lawn and Landscape Business?

Have you ever sat down and thought about what a good day looks like for your company? You know what the bad days look like. Employees don’t show up for work. A truck or mower refuses to start. An infuriated client calls. Materials are late for a job you’re already behind on. The list can […]

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Business Smarts: Sales Process Strategies to Keep the Ball Rolling

Ever wondered if your sales process is too slow or if your salespeople need to be more direct with their prospects? Time is money, so it’s natural to want your sales team to be as efficient as possible when moving a lead through your sales funnel. However, if you serve the residential design-build market, you […]

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Common Stalling Points and Solutions For Closing Sales with Design-Build Customers

If you frequently deal with clients who reach the end of the sales process but can’t seem to sign the dotted line, this can significantly impact your work pipeline. Having a poor closing rate can be due to a number of different factors. Some reasons can be out of your control, but others you can […]

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