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ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK POLICIES

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Apr 9, 2024 (Mar 21, 2024)

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK POLICIES Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from New Hampshire called me the other day to discuss revising her Employee Handbook in anticipation of her field […]

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Consultants, People, Coaching, and Goals Spell Success

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Apr 4, 2024 (Apr 5, 2024)

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NEW INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CRITERIA

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Apr 2, 2024 (Mar 21, 2024)

NEW INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CRITERIA Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A novice business owner from California called me the other day to discuss her staffing plans. While well-intentioned, the business owner excitedly […]

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Landscapers, Learn the Craft of Making Better Decisions

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Mar 28, 2024 (Mar 29, 2024)

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Mastering Decision Making for Landscape Business Owners

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Mar 28, 2024

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TIMEKEEPING AUDIT

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Mar 26, 2024 (Feb 16, 2024)

TIMEKEEPING AUDIT Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A landscaper from California called me the other day to request that I perform an audit of her company’s timekeeping process.  While initially surprised […]

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The Future is Electric

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Mar 20, 2024

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TRAVEL TIME

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Mar 19, 2024 (Feb 16, 2024)

TRAVEL TIME Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from Michigan called me the other day to talk about a request she just received from one of her long-time field […]

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It’s Always About the People

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Mar 14, 2024 (Mar 14, 2024)

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HARDWIRE, UNWIRE, REWIRE

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Mar 11, 2024 (Mar 11, 2024)

HARDWIRE, UNWIRE, REWIRE Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A prescient business owner from Missouri called me the other day to talk about the Change Management Venn Diagram that fundamentally postulates “change” […]

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Reducing Labor Costs Through Innovation

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Mar 7, 2024 (Mar 8, 2024)

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Alone

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Mar 5, 2024 (Feb 16, 2024)

ALONE Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A landscaper from California called me the other day to talk about the possibility of having a policy that could hopefully prevent the reoccurrence of […]

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Find and Keep Good Employees Using Innovative Software

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Feb 29, 2024 (Feb 29, 2024)

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YOU’RE A COACH

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Feb 27, 2024 (Feb 19, 2024)

YOU’RE A COACH Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   An agile business owner from Minnesota called me the other day to talk about assorted issues inherent within her company’s on-going culture change. […]

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Protect Your Profits: Stop Employee Theft!

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Feb 22, 2024

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BUT WAIT. THERE’S MORE…

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Feb 20, 2024 (Feb 19, 2024)

BUT WAIT. THERE’S MORE… Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from North Carolina called me the other day to talk about an issue that scares the hell out of […]

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Check Out These Electric and Autonomous Mowers

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Feb 15, 2024

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I HAVE TO GET RID OF THIS GUY: SEPARATION AND RELEASE AGREEMENTS

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Feb 13, 2024 (Dec 27, 2023)

I HAVE TO GET RID OF THIS GUY: SEPARATION AND RELEASE AGREEMENTS Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A highly-successful business owner from Florida called me the other day to talk about […]

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Landscapers: Are You a Raptor or a Labrador?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Feb 8, 2024

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LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE MANAGER BONUS PROGRAM

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Feb 6, 2024 (Dec 27, 2023)

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE MANAGER BONUS PROGRAM Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   An impressive business owner from Oregon called me the other day to talk about moving his company, his culture, and his […]

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Do You Wonder…What Makes a Successful Landscape Company?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jan 31, 2024 (Feb 1, 2024)

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THE BEST DECISION HE EVER MADE

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jan 30, 2024 (Dec 27, 2023)

THE BEST DECISION HE EVER MADE Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from California called me the other day to talk about the process one of his colleagues was […]

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Would You Fire the Foreman, or Not?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jan 25, 2024 (Jan 25, 2024)

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REMINDER TRAINING

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jan 23, 2024 (Dec 27, 2023)

REMINDER TRAINING Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A wise business owner from Maryland called me the other day to talk about the structure, pace, and intent of his Company’s monthly Management […]

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Think, Plan, Innovate…the Keys to Business Success

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jan 18, 2024 (Jan 18, 2024)

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