July/Aug 2016

Green Industry Pros July/Aug 2016

Barry Duke (right) with sales manager Stan Flowers

The Ace of Blades

Aspire Software's Scheduling Assistant creates 'tickets' based on the estimates you win, and then helps to ensure that each ticket is placed on a schedule somewhere. Aspire supports multiple schedule boards by route or department manager. You simply drag and drop tickets (right) onto the board (left) to assign a service/job to a crew.

Integrated Software Selection for Landscape Contractors

Michael Hatcher (right) with Jeff Peterman, landscape construction manager

Landscaping, Learning & Urban Agriculture

Michael Hatcher (right) with Jeff Peterman, landscape construction manager

Landscaping, Learning & Urban Agriculture

Steven Cohen, principal of GreenMark Consulting Group

How To Build a Contingency Plan for Your Landscape Business

Industry Updates

Landscaping, Learning & Urban Agriculture

Michael Hatcher & Associates makes sustainability and public outreach the cornerstones of both its new 22-acre facility and its ongoing corporate vision.

July 28, 2016

Michael Hatcher (right) with Jeff Peterman, landscape construction manager

Mowing & Maintenance

How To Build a Contingency Plan for Your Landscape Business

Can your company run itself in your absence? Here's what you need to do to make sure it can.

July 27, 2016

Steven Cohen, principal of GreenMark Consulting Group

Engines, Parts & Shop Equipment

TARYL'S TECH TIPS: Keep Those Cooling Fins Clean

Clogged cooling fins on an air-cooled engine are a leading cause of failure.

July 19, 2016

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Software & Technology

Online Tool Offers Advice on Software Selection

New interactive tool from Software Advice helps contractors compare appointment-scheduling software.

July 7, 2016

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Industry Updates

Hispanics Find Their Strong Voice in the Landscaping Industry

Q&A with Ralph Egües, executive director of the National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA)

July 6, 2016

Irrigation Components

Goodwill Hunter

A trio of strategic acquisitions helps Hunter Industries cement itself as a leader in landscape irrigation — with a focus on helping consumers and contractors save both water and time.

July 6, 2016

Hydrawise controller software on an iPad and iPhone

Mowing & Maintenance

Three-pronged Coaching Approach Helps Contractors at All Stages

GreenMark Consulting Group rolls out new platform that comprises one-on-one consulting, virtual coaching and live workshops—whatever the contractor prefers most.

June 14, 2016

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