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Ā 5 Key Ways to Improve Your Employee RetentionĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 

Bill Arman, of the Harvest Group, an NALP consultant member, shared these tips in his webinar,Ā Don’t Let Them Quit: How to Keep Your Keeper Employees. Here are 5 simple ways that landscape and lawn care companies can improve their employee retention. Get these into place and they will help with keeping your keeper team members.

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What to Know About LANDSCAPES 2016

Is LANDSCAPES 2016 on your calendar yet? If not, mark it down for Oct. 19-21, 2016, in Louisville, Kentucky. Ā Here is a quick look at the largest landscape education and networking event this year. Ā Coming soon – registration and schedule information.  

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Why Building Your Team is Like Managing an NBA Team

Guest Blogger Peter Haakon, with Lawn Business Consultants, is an NALP Consultant Member. There are many similarities between a championship sports team and a winning team in business.Ā  Building a winning team in the green industry is no different than how championships sports teams are built.Ā  Championships teams are built with great leadership or a […]

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Workplace Safety During Hurricane Season

TheĀ AtlanticĀ hurricane season officially starts June 1 and the Eastern Pacific hurricane season began mid-May. Both run through November. To help you prepare for a potential land-falling tropical storm or hurricane, observe Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 15-21, 2016. Ensure you have storm readiness plans in place for your business and home. Knowing what to do before, […]

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Tips and Tricks for Promoting Your Certification

If you hold a Landscape Industry Certified designation, you should promote it! As the new chair of the NALP International Certification Council, I am particularly pleased to volunteer my time to such a rewarding program and recognize my fellow certified professionals. I don’t hesitate to let others know that I’m certified and proud. What about […]

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New Research Indicates Alarming Levels of Varroa Mite Infestation

Researchers from the University of Maryland and the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently completed the first comprehensive, multi-year study of honey bee parasites and disease as part of the National Honey Bee Disease Survey. The findings reveal some alarming patterns, but clearly indicate that the frequency of varroa mite infestation is far higher than previous […]

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5 Things Owners of Multimillion Dollar Landscaping Businesses Do

Bill Silverman, of Springboard Business Coaching, and an NALP consultant member, shared these tips in his webinar,Ā What the Owners of GreatĀ Multimillion-Dollar LandscapingĀ Businesses Do That You Should Do Too.Ā  Run your businesses with a vision of the business you’re building and an annual plan that links the actions you take with the results you want to […]

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Safety Stand-Down Week Draws Attention to Slips, Trips and Falls

May 2-6, 2016, is the third annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls. While the OSHA event is directed primarily at the construction industry, landscape professionals can benefit year-round from the tremendous safety information provided by OSHA on fall prevention and posted on the NALP-OSHA Alliance page. The primary emphasis is slips, trips and falls […]

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States Taking Action on Pollinator Issues

The 2016 state legislative cycle has been marked by a significant number of states examining the issue of pollinator health. Multiple states have already established Pollinator Protection Task Forces, announced plans to release studies on issues impacting pollinator health, or considered legislation designed to protect our nation’s pollinator population. As many states look to conclude […]

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WOTUS Opposition Suffers Setbacks

LastĀ Thursday, a federal appeals court stood by its decision that challenges to the Obama administration’s controversial water rule belong with it, rather than having to first go through district courts. The Cincinnati-based 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday denied petitions, NALP and other industry groups, states, and property rights activists opposing the Waters of […]

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