Watching The Super Bowl On The Radio Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Missouri called me the other day to talk about his company’s safety program and […]
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What Is My Landscape Business Worth? What Kind Of Valuation? Depending on the reason for the valuation, you may need/want different types of reports. I was recently contacted by an […]
I’m At Hooters Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from the free state of Florida called me the other day to share a conversation he just had with […]
What’s in a Letter of Intent? (LOI) You’ve received a Letter of Intent from a Buyer. Congratulations! Surely you have (months ago): Hired a trusted advisor/intermediary who helped you […]
6.5 Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Wisconsin called me the other day to discuss various employment issues, with the conversation eventually migrating to the role of […]
2023- The Year of Tuck-Ins and Bolt-Ons As predicted in 2022, M&A activity has slowed down considerably, primarily due to continuing economic uncertainty and increasing interest rates. Banks have […]
Run Like Hell! Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A unique business owner from Colorado called me the other day to share his unbridled elation surrounding the fact that he finally […]
You Want More Regulation? Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Vermont contacted me the other day to review her company’s employee handbook. At times coy, while otherwise […]
Why is it so hard to make changes now for a better future? Let me count the ways… Have you tried to change one of your current habits today […]
You Get What You Pay For Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Virginia called me the other day to talk about various issues including his company culture, […]
Who Can Help Me Sell My Landscape Business? Most landscape business owners will sell or transition their businesses once in their lifetime. Owners (or their heirs) often ask our […]
I Was Never Trained! Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A landscaper from California called me the other day to report a very serious employee injury. Apparently, a Mow Crew Laborer […]
Your Customer’s Impact On Your Company’s Value In an ideal world, a new business would start up with a profile of an “ideal customer” who has a compelling need […]
Strategic Rewards and Recognition Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from the free state of Florida called me the other day to talk about his company culture, and […]
Why completing a few pebbles before “Big Rock” priorities can make you more productive. I admit this is a tough concept if you’ve been a believer and a practitioner […]
Recruitment Tips Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from the state of Washington called me the other day to discuss employee recruitment. Like many landscaping companies, the owner […]
How Much Cash Do You Need? I bet you’ve heard/read enough solid advice about the importance of keeping plenty of cash on hand these days, especially when we may […]