There’s An App For That
New Plowz and Mowz apps connect contractors to customers at the touch of a button.
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The Story Of Scroogescapes
It was Christmas Eve and Mr. Scrooge was in his parlor reflecting on the past year and his business. He had already downed...
Cash Is King
As the end of the year nears, most contractors begin reviewing their year-end results with their accountants and advisors. As they do this,...
Is An Answering Service A Good Idea?
What is the best way to handle incoming calls from potential clients when you are busy working in the field? Is an answering service...
Closing The Sale: The Art Of Adding Urgency
My wife and I are selling our condo and buying a new home in the country. If you haven't tried to manage this...
Follow These Turf Trends Toward Profit
Economy and environment are two words driving lawn care product trends.
Believe You Can, and You’re Halfway There
The mind is such a crucial component in accomplishing anything. I find when I approach a difficult situation in a frustrated way or if...
Why Enhancements Are Like Extra Pizza Toppings
Have you ever ordered a cheese pizza and asked them to throw in some pepperoni for free? Of course you haven't.
Have you ever checked...
Ease of Entry is Good for Our Industry
How many of you started your careers with little more than a pickup truck, a mower and a whole lot of ambition?
Technology To The Rescue
The way landscape professionals do business has changed, and technology has helped smooth the process.
Add Fall Services To Boost Revenue And Retain Labor
It's encouraging that property owners and managers are now more interested in maintaining their properties in better conditions than they did a few years...
Smartphones Can Manage Crews
A look at how today's smartphones can increase profitability for your crews. Click image to enlarge. PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO.COM In today's...
Ken Thomas
Leadership was a calling for Ken Thomas-one that didn't stop at his first venture. Three multimillion-dollar companies later, he shares some keen insights on...
Client Cleanups
For those of you who mow commercial properties, how do you handle trash cleanup? There's most likely at least a small amount of debris...
Get Personal With Your Sales Approach
Recently I received a direct-mail piece from a local real estate broker that truly got my attention. Grabbing a sales prospect's attention via direct mail...
Pros & Cons of Aerial Property Measurement Software
Who wouldn't want to do more business in less time, with better results and save money to boot?
Online property measurement software using aerial photography...
Build a Better Management Team Using Personality & Behavior Testing
Why it's important to get to know your key employees even better.
The Price is Right… Until It’s Wrong
My grandfather watched "The Price is Right" religiously. I can remember going to his house and seeing this game show (and others just like...
Stay in your lane
What lane are you in right now within your company? That's not an easy question to answer, is it? I know it's not,...
Use Technology to Manage and Improve Your Business
GPS, CRM, Real Green, MS Project, Google Docs, Go iLawn, Service Autopilot, Google Maps, and the list could go on and on. For...
Firewise Landscaping
Expert advice on designing and maintaining reduced-risk landscapes in an era of extreme wildfires.
Unilock ® Scholarship Helps Shape the Landscape Industry
Unilock is accepting applications for their Paving the Future Scholarship. The winner will receive $5,000. Deadline for submission is 9/16/24.
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