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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...

Every owner is going to take some blows, but keep punching Sometimes I think running a business is like a contact sport. If you're a...

Florida landscaping contractor builds his business on passion, dedication Grant's Gardens President: Grant BeattFounded: 2000Headquarters: Sarasota, Fla. Markets: Sarasota, Fla., and west of...

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...

Take advantage of the non-winter to get a great deal on snow equipment Coming off a light winter across much of North America, snow and...

An older, more experienced owner once half-jokingly told me that if he had his choice he would run his landscape business only from July...

Ever-expanding lawn care services company is a model of consistency.

Ruppert Landscape's employees, the key to its future Each month the managers at Ruppert Landscape's branches gather at the Maryland headquarters...

Hiring is a tough business. It takes patience careful analysis and the right screening. With so many talented people out of work, take your...

Sometimes I think running a business is like a contact sport. If you're a business owner then you know what I'm talking about.Think about...

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....

In addition to white grubs and chinch bugs, Dixie applicators must deal with fire ants and turf-damaging mole crickets.

Retired Ohio educator Chuck Miller gives back as landscape company owner The old saying goes that those who can, do, and those who can't,...

Team Lewis acquired the discipline it needed to grow by joining the LandOpt Network Team Lewis LandscapingGeneral Manager: Seth Lewis Founded: 2003Headquarters: Grantville, Pa....

Sustainability is more than just a word at St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's College of MarylandLocation: St. Mary's City, Md.Incorporated: 1846 by...

Recruiting, ESOP program attracts and retains good employees for this Memphis company Michael Hatcher & AssociatesPresident: Michael HatcherFounded: 1987Headquarters: Memphis, Tenn.Markets: The mid-South, including...

Run your numbers before putting down your cash to acquire costly pieces of landscape equipment Buying, leasing or renting big-ticket landscape equipment involves examining...

Total cost of ownership modeling-what it is and why you need it Landscape contractors and all business owners that use vehicles and costly equipment...

Milwaukee landscape firms join forces to provide sustainable solutions The Green TeamOwner: Brad BlaeserFounded: 2006Headquarters: Milwaukee, Wis. Markets: Southeastern Wisconsin, primarily from RiverHills...

Gachina Landscape's Wellness Program educates employees on healthier choices Gachina Landscape ManagementFounded: 1988Headquarters: Menlo Park, Calif.Founder and President: John GachinaMarkets: San Francisco Bay...