Strategic Business Planning for Today's Landscape Contractor

March 17, 2009

In this third installment of "The Bottom Line with Tony Bass," we talk about the importance of having a good business plan, what it should include and how to get started.

'There are some great things going on in the industry, but I think most landscapers have to clean up their own house before that technology is going to really cure the problem,' Mark Bradley, LMN CEO

How Landscaping Pros Can Use Technology to Improve Business Operations

Executives from several industry software providers discuss how technology can boost multiple facets of landscaping business ops.

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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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GIE+EXPO Looks Ahead to 2021

Exhibitor portal, LANDSCAPES offered virtually

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How to Use Negative Reviews to Promote Your Business

Bad reviews are not necessarily bad, they can provide support and help a business evolve into something stronger

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New Leadership Appointed for OPEI Board of Directors

Rick Olson, Chairman, President and CEO, The Toro Company, Assumes OPEI Board Chairmanship

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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.

Karen Reardon Named the 2020 Environmental Communicator of the Year

Project EverGreen Sponsors Environmental Communicator Award with TOCA

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NJBIZ Recognizes WorkWave as a Best Place to Work in 2020

SaaS software provider for field service businesses recognized as a top NJ workplace

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Revealing distractions. In real time.

Landscape workers need to be productive

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Finance for landscaping business owners of all sizes, Part 6

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SiteOne Makes Women in the Green Industry A Virtual Event

One-day professional development course will focus on embracing change with confidence

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Finance for landscaping business owners of all sizes, Part 5

Managing business cash flow like a pro helps ensure payment by customers while maintaining payroll for employees and cash for materials and supplies.

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WorkWave Launches Easy-to-Use Custom Digital Forms Solution to Create a Paperless Environment

WorkWave Forms allows access to one of the most essential pieces of a service technician’s process – anytime, anywhere

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WorkWave’s Online Reviews Platform Empowers Field Service Companies to Generate More Leads and Close More Sales

Empowers field service companies to control their online reputation.

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E 37: Magid is Taking Heat Stress Seriously

Magid product management specialist Adrianna Carrera discusses the importance of safety while working in active, hot work environments

Aspire and The Herring Group Co-hosting Forecasting Webinars for Landscape Contractors

On August 25 and September 3, Aspire and The Herring Group will be co-hosting a couple of webinars together with a focus on forecasting as COVID-19 has created several new normals in the landscaping industry.

The Vanguard battery pack is designed to easily fit within the compact ARGO J8 autonomous unit.

Case Study: Extreme Vehicles Get Extreme Battery Power Solution

A new battery system is developed to meet the needs of an autonomous vehicle operating in harsh military and other off-highway applications.

The foundation's Certified Technician credential, earned when a student graduates from an accredited program and successfully passes the certification test, will help these individuals stand apart from the crowd when seeking a career post-graduation.

AED Foundation Continues Its Endeavor to Accredit 100 College Programs

The AED Foundation (AEDF) is committed to accrediting 100 college programs by 2024, working consistently with schools to provide this distinction.

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Why Good Employees Leave and What to do About It

Here are five things employers in the landscaping and construction industries can do to attract and keep employees on the job in this competitive hiring market.

GPS technology permits landscape contractors to track the location of vehicles in their GPS-enabled fleets on a virtual map.

Where the Reporting Meets the Road

You must reap all of the capabilities of your GPS and telematics systems to maximize their full potential.

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Finance for Landscaping Business Owners of All Sizes, Part 4

There are many types of budgets available to landscaping business owners. Here’s how to start your budgeting journey.

Green Industry Pros Reveals 2020 Editor's Choice Award Winners

Our Top Picks for Your Trailer in 2020

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SingleOps’ Publishes Mid-Year Review of Green Industry

Report details the impact of Covid-19 on outdoor service companies

Downtown Sykesville, Md. Wins National Main Street Title

$25,000 “America’s Main Streets” cash prize to fund COVID-19 crisis recovery program

The significance of properly and safely handling equipment.

Ditch Witch Offers New Equipment Operation Training Modules

Novice and experienced operators alike will benefit from free training

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GIE+EXPO Organizers Cancel 2020 Show

Industry’s largest show puts attendee and exhibitor health and safety at the forefront

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Finance for Landscaping Business Owners of All Sizes, Part 3

Numbers can work for you, not against you, with accounting that enables real-time decision-making and invoices that invite customers to interact with you.