10 Great Ways to Stay Connected to Clients
We all hear things from different conferences and seminars, or we read articles to further our education. Recently I was reading...
Innovation One Step at a Time
Innovation, the word, has many definitions. Let's go with "the process of translating an idea or invention into a good or service that creates...
Trucks, Trailers & Accessories
There's no way around it, you need heavy-duty trucks to haul your equipment or to tow trailers back and forth to job sites. And...
Time to Ditch Your Handwritten Systems
In fixing his irrigation business, David Crary unleashed his entrepreneurial spirit HindSite SofwareCEO: David CraryFounded: 2002Headquarters: St. Paul, Minn.Employees: 12Revenues: About $1 millionWebsite: www.hindsitesoftware.comRunning...
Building the Foundation
Building a successful design/build business is much like constructing a successful design/build project. Planning and execution are important at each stage, especially when building...
Worker PPE, Who Pays for It?
Read answers to these four common questions about OSHA and PPE.
Federal Workplace Posters
You have probably received an email, direct mailing or phone call telling you that Labor Law posting notices are always changing" or something similar....
Compact Equipment & Attachments
Compact EquipmentBobcatThe CT440 compact tractor has a 41 hp engine and can efficiently pull or power a variety of implements. Dual hydraulic pumps provide...
Chippers, Shredders & Accessories
Landscape contractors don't just care for their clients' turf and flowers, they care for their entire property. Sometimes they even have to clean up...
The Importance of the Form I-9 and How to Conduct an Internal Audit
Whenever a business hires an employee, the Form I-9 should be completed. This form is used to verify two things. First, it is used...
Considering the Alternatives
Oklahoma landscape contractor begins conversion to compressed natural gas Precision Quality Lawn CareOwner: Kyle IngramFounded: 2001; incorporated in 2009Headquarters: Tulsa, Okla.Market: Greater Tulsa areaServices:...
The Fluctuating Work Week Pay Method
There's no question that overtime pay is expensive, and companies around the country have been caught by the Department of Labor using questionable worker...
What You Must Know About Overtime Pay
There's no question that overtime pay is expensive, so knowing when and how it must be paid could save your company money. The Federal...
7 Keys to Avoid Employee Misclassification
There's a tendency in the green industry to hire people as laborers and state that they're subcontractors or independent contractors. I don't know when...
The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades
Do you remember the song title in the headline by Timbuk3 in the '80s? Well, that's how I felt attending the PLANET Student Career...
SIMA Symposium 2012 Preview
Buffalo, N.Y., June 20-23 Schedule of EventsThursday, June 217 6 Registration Open7-8 Hot Breakfast8-9:30 Keynote Session: Cindy Maher...
Using Hand-Held Mobiles While Driving Big Trucks A No-No
If you haven't already heard about the new mobile phone rule from the U.S. DOT, now is your opportunity to read all about it....
Beyond Lawn Care Marketing 101
Can't-miss strategies to fire up your lead-generation machine and nail down contracts.
Commitment to Success
Team Lewis acquired the discipline it needed to grow by joining the LandOpt Network Team Lewis LandscapingGeneral Manager: Seth Lewis Founded: 2003Headquarters: Grantville, Pa....
Change of Focus, Change of Fortune
When Mike Russo started working more on his company rather than in it, good things started happening Russo Lawn and LandscapeOwner: Mike RussoFounded: 1990Headquarters:...