Williesha Morris (TLC)BusinessThe three-step strategy to creating the right prices for your businessHaving the most discounts or charging the lowest prices is hurting landscapers when it comes to pricing. In fact, lawn care marketing expert Andrew Pototschnik says the industry’s biggest pricing dilemma is that landscapers aren’t charging enough at all. “Few companies adjust for inflation and haven’t raised prices in years,” he says. “If you are […]March 19, 2015BusinessFive questions to ask before starting a business blogIf you’ve been holding off on starting a blog, now’s the time to reconsider. Since business blogging has become more popular over the years, the stats are out there: 61 percent of people made a purchase from reading a blog 81 percent of customers trust the advice from a blog The need for business-to-consumer content […]March 18, 2015BusinessThe new John Deere 3E series features a foldable ROPS, higher back seatJohn Deere has updated their 3E Series compact utility tractor line – the 3032E and 3038E. The major update for these machines is the Tier 4 Final compliant engines, delivering 31.1 and 37.3 horsepower, respectively. The four-wheel-drive machines feature hydrostatic transmission. The exhaust has been moved from the top of the compact utility tractor to a location parallel to the ground. […]March 18, 2015Design-BuildTeaching your customers how to achieve greener grass (Printable, Infographic)Everyone wore green for St. Patrick’s Day, and since we love green at TLC, we searched deep in the archives for some tips on keeping grass greener. We’ve selected the best tips. If you don’t include mowing in your services, share these tips with your industry contacts. Here’s a one-sheet Greener Grass infographic  you can download & print with the following tips […]March 18, 2015BusinessIronPlanet, Cat auction sold $48 million in equipmentThe Feb. 27 IronPlanet and Cat joint auction sold $48 million in equipment. This three-day event brought 21,000 attendees – including from online – from 132 different countries. The three-day event was held in Kissimmee, Florida. It attracted more than 130 sellers and 1,430 items were sold. If folks couldn’t attend the live auction, the […]March 18, 2015BusinessBREAKING: DHS resumes H-2B application processing, premium still unavailableTuesday evening, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced H-2B petitions would resume. Premium processing is still suspended. This means workers who need temporary visas cannot get 15-day expedited service. The normal processing time for applications is 60 to 120 days. This change comes several hours after the Labor, Health and Human Services committee reprimanded […]March 18, 2015BusinessU.S. Federal District Court ruling in Florida heats up H-2B suspensionThe recent Florida federal district court ruling that vacated the Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2008 H-2B regulations have put landscapers and other industries in a holding pattern. Businesses are seeing a shortfall in their workforce since the DOL suspended temporary work visas for legal immigrants. The Professional Landscape Network (PLANET) and others are considering what […]March 17, 2015BusinessBenefits, resources to volunteer landscaping servicesThe Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced their third round of the “Face Forward” grants. The DOL will award $30.5 million to organizations working alongside local employers to help youth with juvenile records. The program encourages mentorship, education and training. In addition to donating funds to your favorite charities, give of your time and resources as […]March 16, 2015BusinessGraham’s GSE 300 mounted sprayer includes John Bean equipmentGraham’s GSE 300 is a mounted skid sprayer with a Turflex fiberglass tank and has a volume of  300 gallons. The unit has metal skid mounting and mechanical agitation. The sprayer will best fit a long wheel-base pickup. Approximately 10,000 pounds GVW is recommended. It has an electric hose reel that’s mounted curbside. The hose is 600 […]March 16, 2015BusinessCase’s 570N EP features Tier 4 Final upgrade, auxiliary attachmentsCase’s 570N EP tractor loader features their particulate matter catalyst to make it a Tier 4 Final solution without the use of fluids or filter maintenance. The 570N EP weighs 11,134 pounds and delivers 74 horsepower. It has a three-point hitch and variable hydraulics. Loader-mounted equipment hydraulics are an optional feature. There are optional hydraulic and mechanical front quick […]March 16, 2015Previous PagePage 3 of 11Next PageTop StoriesBusinessRC Mowers brings autonomous mowing to an international network of dealersThe robotic mower manufacturer expands on its current remote-controlled dealer network to add six dealers that exclusively sell its new autonomous mowers.EquipmentMecalac introduces its AT1050 telescopic wheel loader to North AmericaBusinessTransforming customer complaints into growthEquipmentFirstgreen expands electric skid steer range with Elise 700EquipmentNew Kubota RTV520 Crossroads gets fully loaded with standard features