Irrigation Technician Compensation Plan Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A capitalistic business owner from Colorado called me the other day to talk about the compensation plan he has designed and implemented […]
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Thou Shalt Not Steal Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A sage business owner from Illinois called me the other day to talk about a recent event at his company in which, […]
The Team That Brought You to This Point How to deal with a “changing of the guard” As a leader, you add value to your business by making decisions. Unfortunately, […]
Wage And Hour Lawsuit Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from California called me the other day to talk about a letter he received from the lawyer of a […]
How to Avoid Deal Killers when Selling Your Landscaping Business Accurate financial records are essential to your maximum valuation. You may think you know everything there is to know about […]
Management Training Program Overview Steven Cesare, Ph.D. An impressive landscaper from Pennsylvania called me the other day to talk about her company’s aggressive growth plan spanning the next several […]
The Power of “Lagniappe” “A little something extra” is a different way to show your appreciation. The charming custom of giving lagniappe continues today in the south. When I visit […]
A Privilege, Not A Right Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A high-performing landscaper from Maryland called me the other day to talk about a Field Supervisor (i.e., oversees multiple grounds maintenance […]
Forecasting for a Better Future It’s time to put away that crystal ball. Now that you are past the “startup” phase of your business, you’ve arrived at the growth phase. […]
DEVELOPMENT VS. DISMISSAL Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Oregon called me the other day to talk about a recent performance management issue that in and of […]
Artificial Intelligence in the Landscaping Industry Opportunities, Risks and Ethics From my perspective Since the launch of ChatGPT’s free tool earlier this year, allowing most anyone to personally interact with […]
LET IT BURN Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Virginia called me the other day to talk about his company’s safety program. In general, his company’s safety […]
WEAR YOUR WHITE HAT A REALLY SIMPLE CONCEPT Has anyone ever asked you to stay in “White Hat” mode while you are generating new ideas in a meeting? Have you […]
A 48% PAY RAISE Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A hustling business owner from Massachusetts called me the other day to talk about a job offer his Mechanic received from […]
WE WANT YOU! It’s flattering to hear, but what should you do when a buyer comes calling? You’ve probably received multiple emails and telephone calls from potential buyers for your […]
Lawsuit Frequency Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A conscientious business owner from Wisconsin called me the other day to talk about organizing pre-work for his January 2024 strategic planning meeting. Yes, […]
It’s Not the Price, It’s What You Get to Keep What are the ESTIMATED closing costs you might expect to pay when you sell your landscaping business? As you think […]