Amy Materson (TLC)Design-BuildBoost productivity and profitability: Organize your business like a proSpring is the time of year when everything is new and fresh, so now that the season has arrived, people turn their attention to cleaning and organizing tasks. It’s the perfect time to tackle organizing your work space, as well. A cluttered office not only makes you look disorganized to your employees and clients, but […]March 20, 2015BusinessLandscaper sees success using business know-how, determination and devotionSuccessful landscapers display characteristics that enable them to rise to the top of their industry – drive, determination, devotion, passion – but the right combination of those traits allow some landscapers to truly separate themselves from others. It’s that elusive mix of business know-how and love for the field that has boosted 2015 Landscaper of […]January 29, 2015Design-BuildPower of Partnerships: Sharing Workload Helped Contractor’s Business ExplodeWhen Rudy Larsen formed his landscaping firm, the Lawn Butler, right out of high school, he knew he had to make a go of it. He felt college was not for him, and he knew he had the passion and drive to own his own business. He’d taken landscaping jobs in high school and fallen in love with the industry. Although it was tough – he had trouble as a recent high school grad in getting a loan for equipment – in 2006 he started his company and began growing his client base.December 5, 2014Design-BuildHow Irrigation Contractor Checked His Ego and Saved His BusinessMark Brotton had always been driven to achieve. As a high school student in Michigan, he and a friend formed a successful lawn care company, which often had as many as 50 clients. It was so successful that when he decided to enter the military he was able to sell the company.November 13, 2014BusinessKobelco Opens North American Headquarters in TexasAs a result of expected rapid growth in their sale of excavators in North America, Kobelco Construction Machinery has opened a new corporate headquarters in Katy, Texas.November 5, 2014BusinessHow To Protect Temporary WorkersSo, your safety plan is up to date, you conduct frequent, targeted training and your workers have bought into and contribute to your safety culture. What more is there to do?October 7, 2014Business3 Ways to Financially Plan for 2015Now that the landscaping busy season is winding down, it’s time to turn your attention to those housekeeping tasks you need to do each year in the fourth quarter. You need to step back and take a critical look at your company in preparation for planning for 2015. Not sure what to do?October 3, 2014Business3 tips to boost employee relationsFor landscaping company owners and supervisors, managing a team can be tricky. Often there’s a distinct separation between “in the field” and “in the office” – a situation than can create opportunities for miscommunication and a sense of isolation. This doesn’t mean you’re treating your employees poorly.September 19, 2014BusinessEnd of Summer Equipment RoundupSummer is always a busy time for everyone—with vacations, kids’ activities and a hectic schedule, it’s easy to look up and realize it’s September already.September 8, 2014Business3 Ways to Show Employee Appreciation Beyond Giving Time OffLabor Day is here. Although it was started as way to recognize the achievements of American workers, today it seems to be an excuse to take the day off, indulge in some deep discounts on your favorite websites or take one last trip to the beach or the mountains.September 1, 2014Previous PagePage 5 of 11Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentCase CE offers limited-run Metallica-inspired TV450B compact track loaderOnly 25 of the TV450Bs featuring a wrap, decals and badging inspired by Metallica frontman James Hetfield's guitars and tattoos will be available.BusinessTruWinds to host two-day masterclass on commercial salesEquipmentJCB releases limited-edition VetsAid TeleskidHomeWeather it better: Prepare ahead for summer stormsEquipmentCushman Hauler XL UTV gets a long bed for more hauling capacity
