Law suits are rampant, so employers need to be careful. When an employee needs to be disciplined or terminated, how do you handle it? What happens if a disciplined employee […]
Category: Friday Videos
How often do you update and distribute your Employee Handbook? Laws change every year, and Employee Handbooks should be updated and re-distributed annually. This week the Harvesters give simple suggestions […]
The Harvesters theme this week is INNOVATION – ways to save time, money, and just make things simpler and easier. They interview Scott Prewett, one of the founders of ExakTime, […]
Are Your Meetings Meaningful? Many complain about long drawn out meetings, especially when there are too many of them. Others don’t even have them. Watch The Harvesters as they offer […]
What would happen to your family and company if you died today? A Harvest Member and good friend Brian Akehurst, President of Akehurst Landscaping in Maryland, died suddenly on July […]
Equipment maintenance methods matter. How much is it costing to maintain your equipment? Is it being done correctly on a regular basis? This week watch as the Harvesters give you […]
Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork…..but it’s necessary. Especially in regards to employee pre and post employment. Watch the Harvesters this week as Harvester Steve, our HR expert, takes the lead in talking […]
This week the Harvesters are going to talk about how to reward those kind folks that refer work to you. Why? Well, that’s simple! Besides it being the right thing […]
Are new people quitting your company after the first few days of work? Do they feel lost thinking this is just a “job” with no future? Watch this week as […]
Today the Harvesters are going to offer some really constructive advice regarding environmental compliance. You might be thinking “Huh? Environmental what?” Yes, compliance. They’re talking about chemicals. Landscapers are “stewards […]
A business owner contacted me the other day to discuss a disciplinary matter regarding one of his non-exempt field employees who refused to complete a task, and then walked off […]
In most sales presentations customers offer objections. Ever wonder how many there can be? Do you know them? Do you think you could close more sales if you knew them […]
Getting proficient in the fundamentals of golf, or any game for that matter, is essential. Watch as the Harvesters review the four fundamentals that will help you win at the […]
This week the Harvesters are going to talk about their infamous “10-15 report”. Bill has been using this tool for some 25 years. It’s a way to engage, create loyalty […]
The Harvesters are going to talk about job applications this week. Are yours legal? Watch this brief video and get their advice. Click on the link at the bottom and […]
There are six questions leaders should know and impart to their teams. These questions can drive amazing results. Watch this quick clip, and download the questions at the end for […]
Some companies use job offer letters, and others don’t. What about you? Some states require them. Does yours? Should your company use them? Watch this brief clip below as the […]
Watch this quick clip as the Harvesters ask top industry leaders, “What’s your greatest accomplishment so far in your career”? We got some interesting answers. So what are yours? Learn more […]
Watch as the Harvesters ask 7 Landscape Industry Owners and Leaders the question, “If you had it to do over again, what would you do differently?” Their answers may surprise you….. […]
Would you go to a ball game where they didn’t keep score? If you’re going to play “the great game of landscaping” you better keep score! Watch this 2 minute clip where […]
This week the Harvesters are going to review the 3 key areas in having great customer walk-throughs. They are: Preparation Presentation Follow up At the end of the […]
You know what they say, “Cash is King”. Are your customers paying on time? No? Listen in as The Harvesters talk about an accounts receivable process to bring your money […]
Have you done your 2014 business plan? Less than 3% of the companies we polled do any planning. That’s like packing the family up for a vacation without a destination! […]
The Harvesters interview 7 of the brightest people in the landscape industry today, all in hugely successful businesses, and ask, “What Makes a Successful Company Successful?” Do you know? Why […]
Every spring and early summer many companies get into a “cash crunch”. Remember, “cash is king” so don’t let this happen to you. Watch as the Harvesters give practical ideas […]