Gregg RobertsonNov 10, 2023
Congress has one last chance to extend the H-2B returning-worker provisions in the waning days of this session of Congress. The returning-worker provision that was…
Mike VooriesNov 3, 2023
A landscape company exec takes us back to the basics of cost-based estimating. In my two decades in the green industry, I’ve worked within local…
Daniel S. GordonNov 3, 2023
On Nov. 22, a federal judge blocked the Department of Labor (DOL) rule extending overtime eligibility to millions of American workers. The new rule was…
Jeffrey ScottNov 3, 2023
There was a time in my contracting business where my company’s profitability needed a big improvement, and we discussed internally if we had…
During the presidential election season, one issue that came up was whether or not Donald Trump paid any taxes. I have no insider information on…
Kevin KehoeNov 3, 2023
In case you haven’t noticed, the number of companies doing more than $1 million in annual revenue is growing significantly. In addition, the number of…
Missy HenriksenNov 10, 2023
Whether it’s the halls of Congress, our state capitals or on the community level, our industry is being targeted frequently. Now more than ever, it’s…
LM StaffNov 7, 2023
What one thing can landscape companies do now to prepare for a business disaster? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “The CEO should…
Gregg RobertsonNov 3, 2023
Despite the predictions of pollsters and pundits to the contrary, Donald Trump engineered a stunning upset of Hillary Clinton in this week’s presidential election. Not…
As I travel the world talking with landscape contractors in Canada, the U.S., Bermuda and Europe, I find some common themes for both success…
Shaun KanaryNov 3, 2023
Failure isn’t fatal, but failure to change might be.” This quote by legendary basketball coach John Wooden is one to apply to your marketing and…
Jeff KorhanNov 3, 2023
Effective digital recruiting requires captivating storytelling. If you could have five minutes of your dream candidate’s attention, what would you say to dazzle him? Imagine…
Mark BradleyNov 3, 2023
Here’s the good, the bad and the ugly of profit sharing. Incentive programs are always among the most engaging topics in business management workshops. Every…
Get ordinary people to do the extraordinary more often than not through company culture. Running a company is exciting until it becomes a slog, isn’t…
Bruce WilsonNov 3, 2023
Groom employees to step into critical positions well in advance of needing them in those roles. Few landscape companies would say they have enough employees…
It shouldn’t be much trouble, unless you’re currently out of compliance. The Department of Labor’s (DOL) new overtime rule, scheduled to go into effect Dec.…
Everywhere we go, we meet with landscape leaders who are looking to offer a greater service experience, higher quality work and become a great place…
Use the following definitions to understand the data presented in this report. Ratio: A ratio is the relationship of two quantities expressed as the quotient…
Daniel S. GordonNov 10, 2023
Use Operating Cost Study data and ratios to make informed business decisions Editor’s Note/Methodology This article is an excerpt from the “Operating Cost Study for…
The company with the most consistent branding I have ever personally experienced is BMW. The first car I bought (when I was still 15) was…
It’s deep in the middle of the season, and it’s a grind. You have to ensure you’re filling the pipeline, retaining employees, not burning them…
In some communities, managed landscapes are under attack—by leaf blower or other noise bans, pesticide bans, code changes, water restrictions or other regulations. If this…
What operating cost metric is most important to track to ensure a landscape company's success? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “Cost of…
Robert J. SincovichNov 3, 2023
Having a competitive edge in marketing usually means leveraging all the meaningful tools at your disposal. Surprisingly, public relations is often overlooked–usually because it's misunderstood…
