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Putting together a solid landscape worker resume
Just showing up at a landscaping company will not always land you a job, so sending resumes to potential employers is the way to go.
June 26, 2019
Business
Take special care in using personality tests to assess workers
The fact that personality testing is a $500 million industry – and growing about 10 percent a year – shows there’s more to it than the silly variety one finds on social media.
February 29, 2016
Design-Build
5 Things We Can Learn from Dogs
These furry pets are our best friends, so it only makes sense that we would learn from them. Here are 5 ways we should be more like dogs. 1. Be trusting.Dogs are one of the most trusting animals out there. They don’t question their owners or doubt their intentions. Likewise, you should also trust your […]
October 2, 2014
Design-Build
Can you be too honest?
Honesty is an important trait for business owners to have — but is it possible to be too honest? The short answer is, “No.” While the truth might not always be what someone wants to hear — or what you want to say — it is always best in the long run. Here are 3 […]
September 30, 2014
Design-Build
Do You Live to Work or Work to Live?
It’s often thought most in the older generation live to work, while young people work to live. The United States as a whole is also known for focusing more on work than other nations. People who center their lives around their jobs find satisfaction out of their success, and on the flip side, the others […]
September 8, 2014
Business
What you’ve never told your employees, but should
You tell your employees a lot, from safety instructions to tips for dealing with customers. But what you aren’t saying might be causing problems. Here are 6 things owners don’t say to their employees — but should. 1. I care about your future. Good managers not only want their employees to do well now, but […]
September 5, 2014
Business
How to be a better manager
Managing people can be one of the hardest tasks for a landscape business owner. Not only does the owner have to worry about daily issues that arise with crews, but they should also think about how to improve the overall work environment for their employees. Here are 3 management techniques that will help you and […]
August 28, 2014
Business
8 tips for hiring new employees
Finding employees is one of the hardest parts about being a business owner in the green industry. If you can find viable applicants, you then have to hope they will actually show up and be good on the job. But, there are a few ways to help improve your chances of finding and keeping good […]
August 27, 2014
Design-Build
Can You Really Drink Too Much Water?
There’s so much emphasis put on drinking enough water and staying hydrated when working outside — and rightfully so. But is it possible to drink too much water? A 17-year-old Georgia high school football player died this week from drinking too much water and Gatorade, according to CBS News. He complained of cramps during practice […]
August 15, 2014
Business
3 Lessons Learned from the World Cup
Even though the World Cup games are over, there still three things we can learn from them. The World Cup not only captured the globe’s attention for a month, but it also taught us several valuable business lessons. 1. Slow and steady wins the race.Soccer isn’t the fastest sport: It’s 90+ minutes of stamina and […]
July 14, 2014
Design-Build
How Landscaper Brought In 200 Job Applications
Many of you liked the article we posted last week about a landscaper who stood on the street corner with a cardboard sign to bring in employees. But what came of his efforts? Here’s the full story: Lance Forsee started Colonial Lawn & Garden in Yakima, Washington, in 1985, and the company offers weed and […]
June 18, 2014
Design-Build
How To Have a Better Work/Life Balance
If you ask people what they want, many will say they would like to have a better work/life balance. But what do they really mean? No one wants to work more, so what they are really saying is that they want more time for their “life.” So, how can you have more personal time but […]
June 2, 2014
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