tlcstaff (TLC)BusinessLAPD Park’s Maintenance MalfunctionIn February, following a wave of community complaints, the city allocated $800,000 to landscaping maintenance at the weed-infested LAPD Administration Building. Nine months later, a major portion of the site remains plagued by overgrowth and a pricey overhaul is still months away.January 2, 2013BusinessStihl Gives Fire Department ToolsChristmas came a little early for the Hillsborough/Orange Rural Fire Department this year. But instead of Santa with a bag full of toys, Mid-Atlantic STIHL visited the department Thursday, Dec. 20, with several thousand dollars worth of tools and safety equipment—all free of charge.January 2, 2013BusinessWhat To ExpectIn 2013, small business owners will contend with many of the same issues that made it hard to run their companies during the past 12 months. They’re also heading into the new year with a lot of uncertainty. It’s unlikely negotiations in Congress will resolve all of lawmakers’ disagreements over tax and budget issues that affect […]December 31, 2012BusinessAriens Offers Model to Bridge Skills GapOver the years, I’ve spent considerable time writing and reporting on the manufacturing skills gap. It remains a topic of concern for the industrial sector in Wisconsin as business, education and political leaders continue to work to develop solutions to a problem that stems from manufacturers struggling to fill open jobs while thousands of unemployed workers search for employment but don’t have the necessary skills to make them immediately viable candidates.December 28, 2012BusinessThe importance of having an exit strategyThis year I thought I would share some thoughts “between the holidays” at the end of 2012. This time of year, many business owners take the opportunity to both look backward over the year that is coming to a close and to look forward and make plans for the coming year. There is certainly no shortage of articles in trade magazines, blog posts or webinars on various aspects of strategic planning.December 28, 2012BusinessTwin-Blade Cutting SystemThe new Toro TurfMaster 30″ walk-behind mower reduces landscape contractors’ mowing time – covering more ground in far less time. Toro has designed the new wide area mower to be easy to operate and deliver outstanding performance under the toughest day-to-day operating conditions.December 28, 2012Landscaping equipmentIn the know: Winter operation tipsTo help you operate safely and prevent damage to your machines, we've assembled a helpful list of 21 best practices you should remember when starting and using them in cold weather.December 28, 2012Business5 Quick Internet Marketing TipsOne of the biggest challenges facing landscaping business owners that I talk to is that of generating well qualified leads for their business. Relying on word of mouth for sustainable business growth and meeting sales and revenue objectives is rarely if ever enough.December 27, 2012BusinessEPA Administrator Steps DownStatement by EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson announcing her leaving cabinet after State of Union: I want to thank President Obama for the honor he bestowed on me and the confidence he placed in me four years ago this month when he announced my nomination as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.December 27, 2012BusinessSchool Wins Grant for LandscapeThe Toro Company named Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103 as the winner in the “Green Spaces Make Great Places” grant program. The school will use the $7,000 grant to renovate the landscape and hardscape surrounding the playground at Laura B. Sprague Elementary School in Lincolnshire, Illinois.December 27, 2012Previous PagePage 56 of 341Next PageTop StoriesHomeNext-gen Ford F-150 Lightning: 700+ mile range but no longer all-electricThe all-electric truck ends with the 2026 model year to make way for the F-150 Lightning EREV with range-extending gas generator.HomePebble Technology International introduces PebbleTec glass tileHomeBobcat unveils "RogueX3" autonomous, electric compact loaderHomeThe TurfMutt Foundation’s tips to keep pets safe this winterHomeConducting a great client property walkthrough
