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Landscapers — Never Be Satisfied!

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Sep 7, 2021 (Sep 8, 2021)

   

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A Fresh Set of Eyes

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Sep 7, 2021 (Sep 6, 2021)

A Fresh Set of Eyes Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A talented business owner from Colorado called me the other day with exciting news that he finally hired a long sought-after Landscape […]

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Harvest Tips On Negotiating

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Sep 3, 2021 (Sep 2, 2021)

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Is there any harm in sharing my info with a buyer if we’ve signed a NDA? Short Answer:  Yes, there could be harm.  Please don’t share info without reading this post.

by Alison Hoffman On Sep 3, 2021 (Sep 2, 2021)

A few weeks ago, I was talking with a very successful landscape business owner who, like most in his position, has been inundated with offers from brokers to sell his […]

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Employee Reference Checks

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Aug 31, 2021 (Aug 3, 2021)

Employee Reference Checks Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A landscaper from Pennsylvania called me the other day to talk about her employee staffing procedures.  At a strategic level, her Company has a […]

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Wisdom from my mentors: Be the first person to give in (*sometimes)

by Alison Hoffman On Aug 27, 2021 (Aug 26, 2021)

A couple of decades ago I had the great fortune to work as part of a team of really “STRONG” personalities. Five men, one woman. Did I learn a lot […]

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How to Read a Book?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Aug 27, 2021 (Aug 26, 2021)

   

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STOP WHINING

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Aug 24, 2021 (Aug 3, 2021)

STOP WHINING Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A landscaper from Missouri called me the other day to vent and seek guidance regarding the increased number of employees in his company whining about […]

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If You Punch Your Horses, You Are a Loser and You Will Be Disqualified

by Alison Hoffman On Aug 20, 2021 (Aug 20, 2021)

Didn’t you love the Olympics coverage of all the equestrian events? What? You didn’t see any? No surprise, really. Unless you are seeking them out, it would be difficult to […]

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The Harvest “8 Buckets?”

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Aug 20, 2021 (Aug 20, 2021)

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Realistic Job Preview

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Aug 17, 2021 (Jul 6, 2021)

Realistic Job Preview Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Massachusetts called the other day to tell me that his new highly-paid Controller resigned his position after only eight days […]

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Don’t Keep Digging That Hole of “Sunk Costs”

by Alison Hoffman On Aug 12, 2021 (Aug 13, 2021)

I recently had a discussion with a client about paving material choices for a large, old property with many beautiful existing gardens (it is now a non-profit enterprise) that receives […]

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Consistent Processes Are Key to Business Success

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Aug 12, 2021 (Aug 12, 2021)

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Fitness for Duty Exams

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Aug 10, 2021 (Aug 10, 2021)

Fitness for Duty Exams Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Florida called the other day to let me know that one of her key field employees injured himself over […]

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How Does Your Business Compare?

by Alison Hoffman On Aug 4, 2021

How well is your company doing compared to your peers? Are you in the top 5 percent? If so, your company might be worth more than others. Think about this […]

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Are You Estimating & Pricing Your Work Correctly?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Aug 3, 2021

   

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A Coaching Mindset

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Aug 3, 2021 (Jul 6, 2021)

A Coaching Mindset Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Florida called me the other day to express increased frustration with his employees’ ineffective job performance.   Throughout the conversation, […]

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Don’t Let Distracted Thinking Run Your Business…Or Your Life!

by Alison Hoffman On Jul 28, 2021

Last Sunday afternoon I was driving with my husband in a big parking lot and came extremely close to hitting not one but TWO individuals. I’m sure you’re not surprised […]

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Essential EPLI Components

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jul 27, 2021 (Jul 6, 2021)

Essential EPLI Components Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Arizona called me the other day to talk about his Company’s policies, procedures, and employee handbook.  His underlying intent was […]

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What Keeps You Up at Night?!

by Bill Arman On Jul 23, 2021 (Jul 27, 2021)

   

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How Are You Doing With Your Goals for 2021?

by Alison Hoffman On Jul 20, 2021

It’s been a busy season and your day-to-day activities have probably been your primary focus.  Now that we’ve hit the mid-year mark, have you looked at how you are doing […]

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That’s Why it is the First Question

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jul 20, 2021 (Jul 6, 2021)

That’s Why it is the First Question Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Colorado called me the other day to talk about his Company’s performance appraisal process.  By way […]

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How to Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jul 13, 2021 (Jul 13, 2021)

   

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Disagreement is Fine, Disrespect is Not

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jul 13, 2021 (Jul 6, 2021)

Disagreement is Fine, Disrespect is Not Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Kentucky called me the other day to talk about a recent interaction he had with one of […]

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Leaders & Owners Say Those Magic Words

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jul 9, 2021

   

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