Working Smarter: Managing for Profitability All Year Long

February 7, 2011

In this final installment of our four-part series on planning for profit, Jim Paluch discusses how contractors can manage for high profitability throughout the year by focusing on employees, processes and new opportunities.

Like any business that is started from the ground up, a lawn care business takes a lot of time and preparation. Having a good business plan is essential in an industry such as lawn care, that brought in almost $100 billion in 2019.

Best Practices for Starting a Lawn Care Business

A guide to starting a lawn care business

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E:44 Digging Deep With the Versatility of Vacuum Excavation

Ditch Witch product managers highlight the versatility of vacuum excavators and drills

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How to Use the Advanced Features of Google My Business

Google My Business is slowly becoming its own version of the Yellow Pages, the big difference is, you control what your clients see 24/7.

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Toro Horizon360 Software System Released to Landscape Professionals

With Horizon360, there are no sign-on fees and no yearly contracts

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SiteOne Landscape Supply Offers Virtual Training on Expanding Business Offerings

Training will feature focused tracks on Business, Erosion Control/Drainage, Green Symposium, Golf, Hardscaping, Irrigation and more.

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Hargrove & Associates, Inc. Announces Todd Snell as New Vice President

Todd Snell's new positions of Vice President and Chief Operating Officer is effective as of Jan.1.

Hardscape North America Hosts a Virtual Two-Day Interactive Learning Event

ICPI’s Virtual Hardscape North America event is a unique opportunity to quickly provide team members with the information they need to build sales momentum and productivity well beyond 2020.

The plug-and-play device is a fleet management solution simple to install without impact on the customer's tight schedule.

Verizon Connect's Fleet Management Solution Available at Corporate Retail Stores

Reveal Starter is a fleet management solution designed for small businesses

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Rotary Announces New Territory Manager

Roy AlderseBaes is the territory manager for North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa.

Service Autopilot Announces New Program

Accelerate allows field service businesses to maximize their Service Autopilot memberships and customize the system to meet their needs

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Takeuchi Expands Dealer Network in Florida

Crystal Tractor Supercenters of Florida join Takeuchi dealer network

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Conserva Irrigation Eclipses 100 Territories with Latest Expansion

Company reaches milestone with expansion into Oregon, Texas and Pennsylvania

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Kubota Hosting Virtual Event for Commercial Landscapers

Registration open for Jan. 14 Turf Talk

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OPEI Reports Record Growth in U.S. Outdoor Power Equipment Shipments in 2020

Manufacturers expect positive gains in 2021

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How to Use the Advanced Features of Google My Business

Google My Business is slowly becoming its own version of the Yellow Pages, the big difference is, you control what your clients see 24/7.

LMN announces new additions to its leadership team. This expansion of LMN's C-suite and executive team results from the technology company's exponential growth and future market expansions. (top left to right) Abbey Gilhula, Chief of Staff, Sarah Collins, Chief Marketing Officer, Mark Bradley, CEO & Co-founder, (bottom left to right) David Chalmers, Chief Revenue Officer, and Megan Macaulay, Vice President of Customer Experience.

LMN Announces 2021 Leadership Team, Poised for Growth

B2B landscape business software company appoints David Chalmers, chief revenue officer, Sarah Collins, chief marketing officer, Abbey Gilhula, chief of staff, and Megan Macaulay, vice president of customer experience

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Vectorworks, Inc. Wins Baltimore's Top Workplaces 2020 Award

The list is based on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC.

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Luck Favors the Prepared

Two key areas prevent project failures and lead to your project’s success—preparation and execution.

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Enscape Releases Version 2.9 With Vectorworks 2021 Integration

Enscape leverages innovations in graphics card technology to instantly transform Vectorworks models into immersive real-time 3D experiences.

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Kawasaki Engines Divisions Names Todd Sytsma Manager, OEM Department

Sytsma has worked as an OEM sales manager at Kawasaki for the past four years before being promoted.

5G licenses will enable John Deere to accelerate the availability of 5G in its largest manufacturing facilities in North America.

John Deere to Deploy 5G in Manufacturing Facilities

John Deere has obtained 5G licenses in five counties in Iowa and Illinois as part of a FCC auction for the CBRS 3.5 GHz spectrum.

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AEM Announces Officers and New Directors for 2021

“The guidance and leadership talent from our member companies greatly benefit AEM, and we always appreciate their participation,” said AEM President Dennis Slater.

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Lawnline Marketing & Jeffrey Scott Consulting Present a Lawn/Landscape Webinar

Tony Ricketts and Jeffrey Scott Co-Host a Growth Webinar Specifically for Executives Running Multi-Million Dollar Lawn & Landscape Companies

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Ruppert Landscape Appoints New Board Members

Cid Wilson, president and CEO of the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) and John C. Wagner, National Director for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. appointed to Ruppert Landscape Board of Directors

To create its rankings, G2’s Grid Report calculates satisfaction and market presence of fleet management software based on reviews collected in 2020, through Sept. 2.

Top Fleet Management Software Programs Ranked in Report

G2, a company that aggregates user reviews for business software, has released its Fall 2020 Grid Report.

Video download: Download driver-facing footage as an .mp4 file to share with insurers and coach drivers.

Verizon Connect Video Driver-facing Dashcam

To help mobile businesses improve visibility and provide fleet managers with additional context leading up to harsh driving events

LMN Releases 20.11 With Updates to Customers Portal, Estimating

Proposal e-signatures, custom work requests, and estimate dashboards help landscape businesses win more jobs and boost productivity