LM StaffAug 14, 2023
Every time your employees step out the door, they are selling your company, whether they realize it or not. Make sure they are making the…
Marty GrunderNov 3, 2023
There are few guarantees in business, but at least one thing is for certain: At one time or another you will lose a key team…
Phil HarwoodNov 9, 2023
Phil Harwood discusses how landscape contractors can create the ultimate GIE+EXPO experience when they make the trip to Louisville, Ky.
Phil HarwoodNov 3, 2023
If you grew up listening to the radio in the ’70s like I did, you probably know the Sugarloaf song, “Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call…
Now that we’re closing in on the halfway point of the calendar year, it’s an appropriate time to evaluate how the year is going. Many…
Marty Grunder shares 3 ways you can help your business stand out in a sea of sameness. Learn more about Vermeer here.
Jeffrey ScottNov 3, 2023
Grow yourself from being a problem leader to being an opportunity leader. The difference between these two leaders will impact how you grow your business.…
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…
"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…
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…
