Amy Materson (TLC)Design-BuildFormula for SuccessMagnolia Landscape’s owners merge personal instincts with savvy business decisions. Possessing the ability to make good decisions is obviously crucial when running your own business, but good instincts are just as critical. Take Matthew Gilligan of Magnolia Landscape, for example. Gilligan is one of Total Landscape Care’s 12 finalists for the Landscaper of the Year […]October 9, 2013Design-BuildHow To Start Planning for Next YearGrowth is good, right? Yes … but only if you can handle it. If you don’t have the manpower, capital or equipment to satisfy the demand, you’ll have a lot of unhappy ex-clients out there.September 3, 2013Design-BuildThree reasons every landscaper should take a vacationIn Alabama, we’ve just had our tax-free weekend for parents to buy all the back-to-school stuff their kids need.August 7, 2013Design-BuildDiversity: The Secret to SuccessIf your company isn’t as successful as you’d like, how do you shake up the mix to improve your situation? The answer: diversity.July 9, 2013BusinessSatisfaction GuaranteedSometimes you look at a business owner and wonder about his secrets for success. That isn’t the case with David Adams, owner of Landscape Associates in Aldie, Virginia. Even the most cursory inspection of Adams’s business will give you the answer: He is committed to executing every task at the absolute highest level achievable.June 20, 2013Design-BuildGlass half empty: Recognizing and changing negative biasHave you ever heard of negativity bias? Unless you’re a psychologist or leadership guru, you probably haven’t. However, even if you’re not familiar with the term, you’re familiar with the effect.April 2, 2013Design-BuildHow to master time managementMany landscape businesses are now dealing with smaller staffs, more work and less time to complete their projects. And despite these changes, many of them haven’t changed much in how they approach their workload or employees, who are likely also burdened with additional work. It’s time to stop and assess time-management skills and develop strategies […]February 28, 2013BusinessHow Tax Changes Will Affect YouMake sure you are prepared, and know ahead of time how these changes will affect you. You’ve probably heard of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 – the bill to avert the fiscal cliff passed Jan. 1 – but do you know and understand everything that is in it, other than the expiration of favorable tax exemption limits and the increase in the payroll tax? And as a small business owner, is there anything in the 157-page legislation that could be helpful to you?February 27, 2013BusinessKubota Launches Three Compact ExcavatorsKubota unveiled three new compact excavators at World of Concrete – the KX040-4, KX018-4 and the U35-4. The machines, which replace older models, include a number of enhancements, says Keith Rohrbacker, construction equipment product manager for Kubota. “New features include heated cabs with plenty of leg room, wider door openings and improved auxiliary hydraulics,” Rohrbacker says.February 13, 2013BusinessSet Yourself ApartIf you’ve been on the site lately, you’ve noticed we’ve announced the 12 finalists for Equipment World’s 2013 Contractor of the Year. I love this program. Visiting finalists is one of the best parts of my job; they always turn out to be great people I feel privileged to know. So, every year I jump at the chance to help sister magazine Total Landscape Care with their crop of Landscaper of the Year finalists, who are also amazing.December 19, 2012Previous PagePage 9 of 11Next PageTop StoriesEquip ExpositionSpanish language sessions return to Equip Expo by popular demand“Many Spanish-speaking landscapers and contractors are developing sizable businesses—and our Spanish language education offerings are popular," said Kris Kiser, president & CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI).EquipmentCase CE offers limited-run Metallica-inspired TV450B compact track loaderBusinessTruWinds to host two-day masterclass on commercial salesEquipmentJCB releases limited-edition VetsAid TeleskidHomeWeather it better: Prepare ahead for summer storms
