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You donāt need to be a Fortune 500 company to be a target for cybercriminals. You just need to be profitable enough that they think you can pay. āThey donāt actually want to bankrupt the company; they want to be able to be paid, but itās going to really hurt,ā says Patrick Curtin, director of […]
Roughly 35% of work-related injuries happen within a workerās first year on the job, according to OSHA. There are numerous factors at play as to why new hires are far more likely to get hurt. One is that new employees often have no experience working in the landscape industry and are unfamiliar with the different […]
With roughly 14,000 local jurisdictions in the United States, itās hard to stay on top of all the proposed legislation that could negatively impact the landscape industry. However, it becomes far easier to track when NALP members are involved in the community, read the local newspaper and participate in the political processes in their area. […]
Itās hard to anticipate what unforeseen circumstances may end up impacting your business. For instance, itās unlikely you had a global pandemic on your bingo card for 2020, but having a disaster preparedness plan in place can help you think through various scenarios and how to address them. āWhen something unexpected happens, downtime can quickly […]
Life is unpredictable, and when you fail to anticipate sudden changes, it can leave your team in a tight spot. Building out succession pipelines for the various roles in your organization not only allows you to know who will step up if someone abruptly becomes unavailable, but it also grows your team membersā leadership skills. […]
When youāre on the smaller side or when your business is simply mowing lawns, you may think contracts arenāt necessary unless youāre working for a large commercial customer or general contractor. However, failing to utilize contracts for your jobs can leave your company wide open to lawsuits and leave you with no legal recourse if […]
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 […]
Debt is a term that typically has a negative connotation. It can bring to mind collection companies and possibly even bankruptcy if it is allowed to get out of hand. However, debt can be a useful tool for growing your business when utilized properly. āāAll debt is bad debtā is a common misconception among people […]
Itās a question that might have crossed your mind in the past. When should I create an exit strategy? The common response from industry consultants is ānow.ā Frankly, the day you start your landscape business, you should have an end goal in mind. āThey should be aware that they might get approached on any given […]
When youāre hurting for employees, you may think the last thing you want to do is make it more difficult to source new hires by having a drug testing policy. However, having a drug-free workplace at your landscape company has numerous benefits. Why Implement Drug Testing Drug testing can seem like an unnecessary hoop for […]
