Marty GrunderNov 3, 2023
Spring is officially here. As things start to pick up, Marty Grunder offers some advice: Don't push off talking to prospects. Check out the video…
Jeffrey ScottNov 3, 2023
"Continuous improvement" has been popular for years, going back to post-World War II, when the now famous American management consultant W. Edwards Deming helped Japan…
Seth JonesNov 10, 2023
Editor-in-chief Seth Jones summarizes the National Collegiate Landscape Competition and describes how March madness was a bit different than years past.
When you hire great people, there are two mistakes you need to avoid, says industry consultant Jeffrey Scott. Check out this video to find out…
Phil HarwoodNov 3, 2023
Evaluate your management style to determine if you're a boss or a coach.
Kelly LimpertAug 14, 2023
Attendees of the 2018 LM Growth Summit share with us their secrets to keeping their employees engaged and invested in their companies.
Attendees of the LM Growth Summit share with us their plans for growth.
It’s estimated that family-owned businesses comprise up to 90 percent of all businesses in North America. Many are not adequately preparing to transition leadership to…
Some owners lament that they made more money when they were smaller, and they make less now. Why is that? One reason is their inability…
Daniel S. GordonNov 3, 2023
As your company grows, you may look for money to buy vehicles, equipment and inventory. Applying for credit can be frustrating. The first place you’ll…
When employers are struggling to fill open positions, it becomes even more important to be very selective during the hiring process. This may seem counterintuitive,…
Kevin KehoeNov 3, 2023
In my business lifetime, I’ve experienced many innovations that changed the way I worked: the copier (yes, I’m that old), the computer, the laptop, the…
Shaun KanaryNov 3, 2023
I’m often tasked with putting together integrated marketing communication plans that encompass several platforms across a variety of media. Growing up in the green industry…
Mel KleimanNov 3, 2023
Few people understand the daily pressures faced by landscape management business owners and managers. And fewer still realize that it’s people—both clients and employees—who are…
My (fictitious) operations manager, Tom, just informed me he is leaving the company. I’m shocked. Tom is a good guy, and we have been investing…
Have you ever noticed how some salespeople are quick to give a discount? I experienced this personally when shopping for a Mother’s Day gift for…
Nothing strikes an emotional chord with small business owners like the prospect of a tax audit. If you practice accurate bookkeeping and obey the tax…
Even the most astute contractors struggle to understand and manage pricing. There are clear principles you can apply—with some amount of science and art—that can…
Unemployment is at record lows, and there are more jobs available than there are people to fill them. Given this scenario, it’s no surprise that…
For those old enough to remember Y2K, and the worry that came along with it, the recent buzz around the General Data Protection Regulation Act…
Fred HaskettNov 3, 2023
It’s essential to identify and create an efficient workflow. Job sequencing is essential to efficient landscape operations, especially maintenance. After each visit, a customer expects…
Some companies rely too much on a strong business developer, pay-per-click or social media for their growth. These tactics help you grow, but long-term growth…
Imagine a world without competitors, where you are able to charge whatever you want and get it. Imagine having highly qualified personnel, customers who are…
When I look at a set of financials, I want to determine within one minute if the company is profitable and if the revenues and…
