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How I Do It: Keeping Seasonal Employees Engaged During The Off-Season

If you operate in a region where your work is seasonal and you need to lay off a portion of your employees, you know all too well how challenging it can be to ensure this workforce will return in the spring. Brad Leahy, vice president of Blades of Green, based in Edgewater, Maryland, says the first […]

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Protecting Your Business: Off-Season Opportunities for Employee Engagement

For many lawn care and landscape companies, the seasonal nature of the work can make it even more challenging to retain employees, as team members might seek out new opportunities during the off-season. However, there are a number of engagement strategies to keep your staff committed to your company. David Grover, a branch manager with […]

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Business Smarts: Managing Cash Flow Through the Slow Season

The song might claim it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re not prepared for the slow season, it can be the most stressful time of the year for your business. ā€œThe offseason can be a challenging time,ā€ says Austin Zakow, CEO of Outerland, based in Mashpee, Massachusetts. ā€œThere is not much […]

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Business Smarts: Engaging with Customers During Winter Months

While landscaping is a seasonal business in most parts of the country, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t still be engaging with your customers during the slower months. Although you probably have a set of loyal customers who you can always count on for their business, some of your newer customers may not remember to hire […]

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