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How to: Boosting company growth by utilizing customer satisfaction surveys
Most landscaping companies today have some sort of customer survey system in place that allows clients to give honest and detailed feedback on the services you provide, but once you collect those surveys, what can you do with the information?
August 9, 2019
Business
Maximizing profitability in the summer months
All right, so you made it through the dread of winter, the grind of spring and are now getting your summer hustle on. Has all of the work of getting teams in place, projects lined up, materials sourced and dealing with every bump along the way been worth it? Can you confidently and accurately say […]
August 9, 2019
Business
Check out these red flags to see if you are in trouble…and don’t know it
Sometimes you may be in trouble and not even know it. If some of these red flags apply to your business, it’s time to make some changes.
August 8, 2019
Business
Selling points: Tips to build a better sales team
Having a dedicated team responsible for finding, maintaining and growing your client base is imperative, but what does it take to create and sustain a successful sales team?
August 8, 2019
Business
Three quick tips to make great mid-season hires
By now, most landscape contractors are in full-blown production, and are starting to see some of that challenging, mid-summer attrition on their team. For many, a few mid-season hires could fill the gaps in their workforce and put them back on track to hit their year-end production goals. While recruiting rockstars onto your team is […]
August 7, 2019
Business
Business best: The importance of performing a mid-year check
As we come closer to the end of summer, now might be a good time to meet with the leaders in your landscaping company to discuss and review your business goals and resolutions.
August 7, 2019
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Knowing the signs: Simple landscaping mistakes to avoid
While making a few small mistakes along the way won’t necessarily make your landscaping company tank, continually making them can certainly spell disaster for you in the long run.
August 6, 2019
Business
Three stages of growth that can put a company out of business
There are two major factors that cause landscaping companies to go out of business: improper labor pricing and cash flow.
August 6, 2019
Business
Three Instagram marketing tips to attract more customers
Landscaping is a very visual art. While your landscape designs may cater to the other senses as well, what is seen tends to make the first impression on people. See how Instagram can boost your landscaping company's brand.
August 5, 2019
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Crowd-pleasing plants: Caring for your customer’s roses
One of the most popular plants in landscaping is the rose, and it’s easy to see why, as they come in a variety of colors and fragrances and they thrive well in most environments. If your customers are showing an interest in roses for their landscape, take a look at the preparation you’ll need to […]
August 5, 2019
Business
Industry roundup: Toro adds two new walk-behind trencher models
Toro has expanded its TRX walk-behind trencher line with two new models, the TRX-250 and the TRX-300.
August 2, 2019
Business
History in the making: Landscaping and maintaining historic sites
Maintaining and protecting your customer’s landscape certainly comes with its own set of challenges, but when it comes to working with landscapes that are deemed historic, the processes can become even more detailed and the challenges a bit more unique. If you find yourself in a position to work on a site that’s considered historic, […]
August 2, 2019
Business
Green wall market for landscapers thrives inside and out
Anybody can build a green wall, but to create a sustainable system that can be replicated and put in various locations is a different matter entirely. GSky Plant Systems, Inc. prides itself on its green wall systems that have been installed across 788 walls in 19 countries, totaling 274,000 square feet in living walls. The […]
August 1, 2019
Business
How to: Helping customers choose plants for their waterscapes
For customers with backyard ponds or other kinds of waterscapes, there are numerous options to choose from when it comes to picking out what plants will go in them. Waterscape plants can serve as a helpful habitat for fish and other aquatic life, as well as regulate water temperatures by providing shade and improve water […]
August 1, 2019
Business
What buyers should know about acquiring landscaping companies
Today we’ll look at what you should be aware of if you’re considering buying another landscaping company and the ins and outs of the process.
July 31, 2019
Business
Driving staff productivity through the summer
It’s the dead of summer. The days are as long as they are hot. You and your team are doing your darndest to keep up with an insanely busy production season. “Make hay while the sun shines” isn’t just a cute saying to us Northerners; it’s a real thing we all know a little too […]
July 31, 2019
Business
Industry roundup: LandCare sold to management team
Aurora Resurgence, a private equity firm, has sold LandCare to the company’s management team and a small group of investors, led by Scott Brickman, former CEO of the Brickman Group.
July 30, 2019
Business
News flash: Your wife is stressed about the business
Most, but not all, company owners are men. Men and women think differently. Gee, Tom, I didn’t need to read your article to know that. Correct. However, think about this for a moment. As a male entrepreneur, you are used to taking risks. Simply making the decision to go into business was a big risk. […]
July 30, 2019
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