Something as critical to business profitability as “contract renewals” should not sneak into the tail end of our to-do list, but most of us have days it feels that way. Right about when the long summer sun puts the “Spring Sprint” behind us, Fall bursts through the door. Seasonal landscape tasks, continuous maintenance, and construction […]
Did you know? The first Labor Day parade was held in New York City on September 5, 1882; however, it was not until 1894 when President Grover Cleveland signed to make Labor Day an official Federal Holiday. Today we still celebrate Labor Day day as a way to celebrate and honor the American workforce, to […]
Most winter weather management professionals agree that our job isn’t “snow removal” anymore as much as “risk management”. Yes, larger snowfalls or ice events can batter properties, but increasingly ominous is the ever-present world of liability – and the staggering dollars that come with it. It’s the storm within the storm, and at all times […]
“Hey, John – I need to call the nursery and confirm Maintenance Division’s final materials list for annuals, pots, and chemical applications. Can you run that report again?” “Sure!” Click. Many of us feel skeptical toward imagining a world where it could be that easy. But what if? What if instead of dozens […]
Elite snow teams celebrate winning snow partnerships with premier sites – the game-changing referrals, the pride of our region, the majority of our revenue – but not everyone is good at earning their business. What does it actually take? — FIRST: TIMING The best snow contracts are gone in September – often by Labor Day. […]
We care deeply about the businesses we own, much like a parent cares for its child; both of us invest risk, effort, wealth, and sacrifice, so staying aware of health and growth is a top priority to us. Much like vitals inform a parent at the doctor with their child, metrics allow us as leaders […]
Maintenance contract renewals along with client retention rates are typically a tough subject around most landscape companies’ offices, but especially with the mayhem that has already been the year 2020 this renewal season will be challenging. Goals were set when the budget was built out, and now the long list of questions remains: How many of […]
If you like having absolute control over your business data and visualizing exactly where your business improvement opportunities are, this blog is for you. Most industry software solutions market having “reporting”, but a closer look yields disappointment: limited options, predefined templates, disconnected job costing, and “tech support” that wants to bill you per hour to […]
The painful yet essential move to Landscape Business Software. Selecting and deploying a Business Management Software is one of the most significant decisions a management team will make in the life of their business. Making a wrong decision, or failing to include important variables, can have heavy costs – dollars and beyond; but, making the […]
This is our second installment in a series called, “Not All Dollars Are Created Equal.” The premise is that we’ve all heard the phrase, “A dollar is a dollar is a dollar,” and it simply isn’t true – especially in landscape management! There are targeted business areas where a focused investment actually produces multiplied impact […]