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Smarter, Faster: Exploring AI and Automation in The Industry

AI and automation can be indispensable tools for lawn and landscape companies looking to do more with fewer people. While they can seem like daunting concepts to integrate into operations, many companies in the landscape industry are already reaping the benefits of being early adopters. Where AI and Automation Excel When considering where your business […]

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Peer Perspectives: Leveraging Technology to Create Next-Level Customer Service

In the early days of the lawn and landscape industry, customer interactions consisted of a firm handshake and paper statements. Nowadays, companies are finding ways technology can augment customer relationships and help them stand out from the crowd. Different Tech Solutions Depending on the nature of your business will determine what type of technology is […]

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How I Do It: Adding an AI Website Agent

How much time does your team have to spend answering basic customer questions like where can they pay their bill on your website or how high they should mow their grass? With the help of an AI website agent, Oasis Turf & Tree, based in Loveland, Ohio, has been able to save hours of being […]

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Building Your Team: Tapping Into Technology To Aid in Training

Onboarding and training your employees are time-intensive but necessary tasks. Properly training your team can help boost your overall quality of work and efficiency. It can also aid in employee retention and satisfaction as well-trained team members feel valued and better equipped to do their jobs. There are various types of software that can help […]

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Boosting Your Business: The Future of Labor and Landscape Maintenance

ā€œLandscaping is a game of minutes where youā€™re trying to be as productive as possible,ā€ says Jarrett Herold, co-founder and COO of Electric Sheep Robotics, Inc., based in San Francisco, California. This is why many landscape companies are seeking a competitive edge with robotic mowers. ā€œLabor management remains a top priority for our company, and […]

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Protecting Your Business: The Lesser-Known Capabilities of Fleet Tracking Systems

Fleet tracking systems offer far more than just GPS tracking for your crewsā€™ vehicles. This type of technology can improve efficiency, reduce costs and boost overall fleet safety. ā€œCompanies without fleet tracking are running at a disadvantage relative toĀ adopters who are improving the safety and efficiencyĀ of their fleets,ā€ Joe DiMartino, CEO of Fleetr. ā€œThe ROI […]

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Attracting Leads: Exploring SEO Efforts for Your Landscape Business

In todayā€™s digital day and age, when you start looking into some of the different methods to reach and attract leads, SEO might be a term that gets thrown around. George Copeland, co-founder and chief innovation officer for Gozango, a lead-generating marketing platform, says depending on the goals of your business, SEO can be a […]

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Where to Embrace AI and Automation in the Lawn and Landscape Industry

Lawn care and landscaping are very hands-on tasks, but there are still ways to take advantage of tech innovations like AI and automation. Colin Bemus, president of Bemus Landscape Inc., based in San Clemente, California, says itā€™s short-sighted to assume AI and automation donā€™t apply to the landscape industry. ā€œI think we should promote it,ā€ […]

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Integrating AI and Automation Into Your Lawn and Landscape Operations

It can be overwhelming to figure out just how AI and automation can be implemented in your lawn and landscape business. For the landscape companies already implementing these tools, they see a lot of opportunity as their usage grows in the industry. ā€œI’m one of those believers that a high tide raises all ships as […]

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Safety Culture: Cultivating Cybersecurity Awareness Within Your Team

As technology becomes more commonplace within your landscape company, the importance of cybersecurity awareness only increases. Whether your team is using software to schedule appointments, create client estimates or tablets in the field to take property notes, all of these have the potential to be exploited if you are not educating your staff on the […]

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