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Why the Harvesters Recommend Landscape Conferences

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Feb 17, 2022

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Not For The Faint Of Heart

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Feb 15, 2022 (Dec 2, 2021)

Not For The Faint Of Heart Steven Cesare, Ph.D. [email protected]   A business owner from California called me the other day to talk about a crass, offensive, and troubling event […]

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Webinar: Tough Times Require Decisive Leadership

by The Harvest Group On Feb 9, 2022 (Aug 1, 2022)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Webinar: Tough Times Require Decisive Leadership Presented by The Harvest Group and Mary Kelly, retired US Navy Commander. Proceeds benefit the NALP Foundation. Feb. 9, 2022 (Wilton, […]

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First Remove the Dead, Diseased, and Damaged

by Alison Hoffman On Feb 9, 2022 (Feb 9, 2022)

First Remove the Dead, Diseased, and Damaged  Pruning and training concepts for your company’s good health.   Spring can’t be too far away when I hear the buzzing of chain saws […]

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Battery Landscape Equipment Is Here!

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Feb 9, 2022 (Feb 9, 2022)

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Exit Interviews

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Feb 8, 2022 (Dec 2, 2021)

Exit Interviews Steven Cesare, Ph.D. [email protected]   A landscaper from Indiana called me the other day to talk about staffing issues, employee turnover, and employee retention metrics.  Recruitment, staffing, and […]

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No Regrets

by Alison Hoffman On Feb 2, 2022 (Feb 3, 2022)

A few weeks ago, a landscape business owner (let’s call him Harry) contacted me to reconnect and let me know that he wanted to purchase one or more companies that […]

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Landscapers, What’s Your BHAG?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Feb 2, 2022 (Feb 2, 2022)

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The Gas Thief

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Feb 1, 2022 (Dec 2, 2021)

The Gas Thief Steven Cesare, Ph.D. [email protected]   A business owner from California called me the other day to talk about a recent discovery he made when reviewing his company’s […]

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Solid Recruiting Starts with Listening, Engaging

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jan 28, 2022 (Jan 27, 2022)

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Have You Been Normalized?

by Alison Hoffman On Jan 28, 2022 (Jan 27, 2022)

Some basic guidelines for “normalizing and adjusting” financial statements. If you are looking into the possibility of selling your company, you may have heard about something called “normalizing” or adjusting […]

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Insubordination: I Don’t Want to and You Can’t Make Me

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jan 25, 2022 (Dec 2, 2021)

Insubordination: I Don’t Want To And You Can’t Make Me Steven Cesare, Ph.D. [email protected]   A business owner from Michigan called me the other day to talk about a disagreement […]

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Landscapers Embrace Technology

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jan 21, 2022 (Jan 26, 2022)

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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

by Alison Hoffman On Jan 21, 2022 (Jan 20, 2022)

When was the Last Time You Checked your Buy-Sell Agreement?  Most of us have been in a relationship that started off well and got so much better that we decided […]

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A Planning Exercise

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jan 18, 2022 (Dec 2, 2021)

A Planning Exercise Steven Cesare, Ph.D. [email protected]   A business owner from Maryland called me the other day to talk about his company’s imminent strategic planning meeting, involving key office […]

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Two Key Questions if You Are Thinking About Selling Your Business to Your Children or Management Team

by Alison Hoffman On Jan 14, 2022 (Jan 13, 2022)

A lot of business owners ask me about selling to their children who are involved in the business, or to their management team that helped them grow the company. Many […]

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Climbing the Proverbial Career Ladder

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jan 14, 2022 (Jan 13, 2022)

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Is that an Organizational Chart or a Plate of Spaghetti?

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jan 11, 2022 (Dec 2, 2021)

Is That An Organizational Chart Or A Plate Of Spaghetti? Steven Cesare, Ph.D. [email protected]   A business owner from Massachusetts called me the other day to talk about organizational communication, […]

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Are You and Your Business Keeping Up?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jan 7, 2022 (Jan 5, 2022)

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It’s Easier Than You Think It Is

by Alison Hoffman On Jan 7, 2022 (Jan 5, 2022)

Getting started can be the hardest part of a project.  Take that first step to find it’s easier than you think.   We all procrastinate – especially on those things that […]

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Re-imagine Snow Removal

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jan 4, 2022 (Dec 2, 2021)

Re-Imagine……. Snow Removal Steven Cesare, Ph.D. [email protected]   A business owner from Minnesota called me the other day to talk about a recent event related to his snow removal staff […]

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Commission Vs. Bonus

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Dec 28, 2021 (Dec 2, 2021)

Commission Vs. Bonus Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Massachusetts called me the other day to talk about a salesperson who wants to be paid commissions for jobs that […]

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Happy Holidays! Enjoy a New Orleans Classic, Milk Punch

by Alison Hoffman On Dec 24, 2021 (Jan 13, 2021)

While we won’t be having any parties at our house this Christmas season, I’m enjoying memories of family members present and past through food and drink traditions. I thought you […]

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New Employee Orientation

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Dec 21, 2021 (Dec 2, 2021)

New Employee Orientation Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A landscaper from New Jersey called me the other day to talk about her company’s New Employee Orientation Program. As an ardent crusader of […]

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Whatever Gets Measured Gets Improved

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Dec 17, 2021 (Dec 15, 2021)

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