Will Federal Aid Be Enough To Save Your Small Business?
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On April 16, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it had exhausted allotted funds for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). SBA,...
PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) Loans For Small Businesses Affected By Pandemic
Last week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, a $349 billion emergency loan program created as...
Do New Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Apply To You or Your Employees?
Think you or your employees don’t qualify for unemployment during the pandemic? You might want to think again. Congress has greatly expanded its eligibility...
Understanding New COVID-19 Federal Sick Leave Policies
Do you have an employee (or several) unable to work right now due to a COVID-19 related reason? Then you need to know important...
Landscaping Now “Essential” In Revised National Guidelines
In what the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) deemed a “huge win for our industry,” it announced “landscapers” have now been added to...
COVID-19 Safety Procedures For Landscapers
For lawn care and landscaping companies still operating during the coronavirus crisis, following comprehensive safety guidelines is crucial. Below are some COVID-19 safety recommendations...
Is Landscaping An “Essential Business” In Your Region? Updated March 31
Updated: March 31, 2020 In this time of COVID-19 crisis, can you still be operating your lawn or landscape business? This seemingly simple question has...
Secretary Of Labor Talks Workforce Development At STIHL Facility
STIHL Inc. hosted U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia, the Hampton Roads Chamber, and local business leaders earlier this month for a roundtable discussion...
Dogs Sniff Out Plant Disease To Save Florida Farms
Imagine if bringing your furry best friend along to a job site also helped you diagnose plant and tree diseases in the landscape! For...
Curb Appeal Now Has A Number Value
Landscapers and realtors have always known there is true economic value—not just aesthetic value—in curb appeal. But unlike other home improvements (according to a...
NALP To Host Workforce Summit
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) will be holding a Workforce Summit on March 1 - 3 at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town...
Construction Rental Equipment Gains Ground
Do you expect to rent equipment this year? Among professional construction contractors who rented equipment in 2019, a majority expect to increase reliance on...
What’s Hot This Year? Top Five Landscape Trends For 2020
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has announced its official list of the top lawn and landscape trends for 2020. Crafted using the...
Living Shorelines: New Opportunities For Landscapers
An interesting sea change is taking place regarding shorelines and it could be a growth area for ecologically-minded landscapers. Last week, the House passed...
Turf Winter 2019 Issue
Turf Winter 2019 Issue
Table of Contents
Winter Weather Protection | Minimize your exposure to liability when planning and performing snow and ice management work.
Staffing In...
Commercial Turf Equipment Report Looks At 2018-2024
A recent research report focused on the commercial turf equipment market found that this space is expected to grow at a CAGR of over...
How Green Is Your Scene? A Pew Report On Climate Change Attitudes
Is climate change affecting the way you do business? Or client concerns and expectations? According to a report released November 25 by Pew Research...
Got Golf? ECHO Robotics Introduces New Autonomous Range Picker
The all-new RP-1200 range picker is the latest addition to ECHO Robotic's line of autonomous turf equipment. The emissions-free, robotic machine features advanced automation,...
Lawnbot Hires Erik Alburg as Chief Technical Officer
Lawnbot.biz, a sales & payment platform for lawn care professionals, has welcomed Erik Alburg as the company’s first Chief Technical Officer (CTO). With more...
Lawns To Legumes Program Will Pay MN Residents For Pollinator Plantings
Though it was rainy and cold last Thursday in Roseville, MN, inside the Roseville Skate Center, attendees of the “Lawns to Legumes Workshop” were...
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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