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Mours Enterprise launches technology-focused consulting group for the landscape industry

Mours Enterprise brings together experts who have built and optimized some of the most widely used technology platforms in the industry.

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Employee and customer appreciation done right: Tips from top landscape leaders

Landscape pros share their favorite ways to show appreciation to employees and loyal customers.

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How to delegate in five easy steps

A business grows beyond startup mode when owners delegate tasks and important roles.

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Why it’s crucial to acknowledge employee excellence and innovation

Focusing on acknowledgement, creativity and empowerment can improve employee retention and increase job satisfaction.

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How to navigate organizational structure while growing your business

Build from startup scramble to organized growth by specializing roles, building structure and balancing branch autonomy with centralized support.

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Grow with Grunder: A “Playbook” for business success

Marty Grunder introduces “The Landscape Pro’s Playbook,” a new resource in this month’s issue that offers practical, year-round business tips.

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Tips for building value before selling your business

To get top dollar when selling your business, focus on recurring revenue, profitability, strong leadership and an engaged team.

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Inside the LM Growth Summit: Real talk, real solutions for lawn care pros

Open conversations about best practices, challenges and products at the 2024 LM Growth Summit were invaluable for Chris Lemaster.

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Equip Expo Education sneak preview: A fireside chat with Larry Ryan

The industry icon talks about what he feels is most important to growing a lawn care and landscape business.

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How to draft readable contracts that get results

Why your contracts fail and how to make them easy to understand

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Essential leadership traits to drive green industry success

Exceptional leaders share common traits and follow a well-worn path on the road to creating a best-in-class organization.

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Editorial Advisory Board: What industry pros can gain at conferences and trade shows

The biggest takeaways from conferences and trade shows according to industry professionals.

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Jeffrey Scott Summer Growth Summit visits ‘The Land’

Cleveland and Schill Grounds Management play host to annual education and networking event.

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Outsourcing for growth: Growing your Green

Landscape company owners can transition from a do-it-yourself mindset to a do-it-for-me approach by strategically outsourcing expert tasks.

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Industry leaders reveal how they use technology when marketing to clients

Industry pros share the secrets to leveraging technology in marketing tactics.

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How to build a super leadership team

Learn about four common leadership team building mistakes companies make.

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Rekindling connection in the green industry: Technology, generational gaps and hiring solutions

Hiring today in landscaping is at its slowest pace since the summers of 2015–2017. Here's what to do about it.

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How to make fall a blockbuster landscaping season

McFarlin Stanford shares how to prepare your team for the fall season

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LM150 Profile: Putting people first

How Visterra Landscape Group stands out to attract and retain employees.

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TopGreen and SiteRecon to host joint webinar to expose hidden inefficiencies in landscaping operations 

The live event is scheduled for July 28 at noon EST.

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How hiring from Puerto Rico can ease landscape labor challenges

With labor challenges hitting the industry and the political climate looking uncertain, recruiting from Puerto Rico can be a hidden solution.

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Jeffrey Scott recaps three leadership lessons from his vacation to Europe

Jeffrey Scott talks about how the best leadership lessons often arise when you step away, slow down and leave room for the unexpected.

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Three traits of high-performing companies

What makes a landscape company high-performing? Bold pricing, an inspiring vision and a commitment to daily excellence.

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Green Industry MBA: A framework for better group decision making

A breakdown of some of the most effective tools for successful group decision making.

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