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“Say that Again” – Due Diligence in the Sale of your Company

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jan 21, 2021 (Jan 21, 2021)

It’s no secret that asking someone the same question several times has been used by wise people over the centuries. Why might that be? In some cases, it’s to get […]

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Where Can I Really Learn About the Landscaping Business?

by Harvester Chris Darnell On Jan 21, 2021 (Jan 21, 2021)

   

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Business Plan Basics

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jan 19, 2021 (Dec 24, 2020)

Business Plan Basics Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Minnesota called me the other day to talk about creating a “real” written business plan.  More rare than the fabled […]

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Landscapers – New Money-Making Profit Center!

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jan 15, 2021 (Jan 15, 2021)

   

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Transformation: New Years Resolution

by Alison Hoffman On Jan 15, 2021 (Jan 15, 2021)

When I read this piece last month, I saved it to share with those who may be interested in the New Year.  I believe through our challenges in 2020 we […]

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The Employee Handbook Distribution Process

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jan 12, 2021 (Dec 24, 2020)

The Employee Handbook Distribution Process Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A landscaper from Michigan called me the other day to talk about her company’s employee handbook.  While revising the employee handbook was […]

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Harvester Tips on Labor Saving Machines

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jan 7, 2021 (Jan 7, 2021)

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Annual Employee Handbook Distribution

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jan 5, 2021 (Dec 24, 2020)

Annual Employee Handbook Distribution Steven Cesare, Ph.D. Several years ago, a business owner from Washington state asked me to revise his company employee handbook.  As part of that agreement, I […]

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The Exempt Jogger

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Dec 29, 2020 (Dec 24, 2020)

The Exempt Jogger Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Pennsylvania called me the other day to talk about some performance management issues related to his Sales Manager.  The business […]

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Goal-Oriented Training Program Development

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Dec 22, 2020 (Dec 22, 2020)

Goal-Oriented Training Program Development Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Mississippi called me the other day to discuss a new training program he wanted to develop and implement in […]

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LOI Part III – Pay Special Attention to Deal Killers

by Alison Hoffman On Dec 16, 2020 (Dec 18, 2020)

In prior blog posts on the LOI, we identified key elements you should see in the LOI provided a basic overview of the pluses and minuses of entering into a […]

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Human Resources File System Guidelines

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Dec 15, 2020 (Jun 29, 2020)

Human Resources File System Guidelines Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A landscaper from Michigan called me the other day to talk about being overwhelmed with all of the paperwork generated by Human […]

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STOP SELLING START HELPING

by admin On Dec 8, 2020 (Dec 18, 2020)

Many don’t like to think of themselves as salespeople, even though that’s what they are. They don’t like it because they don’t want to be identified with some of the […]

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Consultants Help Companies Make $$$

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Dec 8, 2020 (Dec 8, 2020)

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Termination Terminology

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Dec 8, 2020 (Jun 29, 2020)

Termination Terminology Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Wisconsin called me the other day to talk about a pending employee termination that he was going to conduct. As he […]

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LOI Part II of III – The Use of a LOI – Yes or No?

by Alison Hoffman On Dec 4, 2020 (Dec 4, 2020)

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The Importance of a “People Plan”

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Dec 4, 2020 (Dec 4, 2020)

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Do I Have to Pay My Employees When It’s Snowing?

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Dec 1, 2020 (Jun 29, 2020)

Do I Have to Pay My Employees When It’s Snowing? Steven Cesare, Ph.D. This time of year I frequently get asked questions regarding pay practices due to weather conditions (e.g., […]

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Interviewer Rating Errors

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Nov 24, 2020 (Jun 29, 2020)

Interviewer Rating Errors Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from North Carolina called me the other day to request some tips, techniques, and training on how to improve his selection […]

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Steps to Selling Your Business – The Letter of Intent

by Alison Hoffman On Nov 19, 2020

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Give Back – Be a Volunteer

by Bill Arman On Nov 19, 2020 (Nov 20, 2020)

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The Personality “OCEAN”

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Nov 17, 2020 (Jun 29, 2020)

The Personality “OCEAN” Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Minnesota called me the other day to express visceral dismay with the poor quality of new employees entering his company. […]

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Different types of buyers and different prices.     

by Alison Hoffman On Nov 12, 2020

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But That Means I Can’t Sue My Employer

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Nov 10, 2020 (Aug 14, 2020)

That Meal Period is Paid Time Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Florida called me the other day to review his company policies and Employee Handbook. During our review […]

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How to Create Great Company Culture

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Nov 5, 2020

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