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Why belong to a peer group? REASON #6

by admin On Sep 13, 2016 (Jul 6, 2021)

… Members create personnel learning plans and are held accountable A good plan maps out the roles peer group members play in their companies today and what roles they will […]

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The Importance of a Renewal Process

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Sep 7, 2016 (Jul 24, 2019)

This week the Harvesters want to remind you about the importance of having a renewal process for all your contracts. Do you just renew contracts with no price increases? Have […]

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Why belong to a peer group? REASON #5

by admin On Sep 6, 2016 (Jul 6, 2021)

… Provides a Place and an Opportunity to Be Yourself Among Equals Small business owners are limited in sharing personal and business issues. With a peer advisory group your peers […]

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Expert Advice From 7 Landscape Experts

by Bill Arman On Sep 2, 2016 (Jul 24, 2019)

This week the Harvesters interview 7 landscape experts and ask them the question, “What’s the best advice you can offer the viewers after years of experience in the Biz? Watch […]

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Why belong to a peer group? REASON #4

by admin On Sep 1, 2016 (Jul 6, 2021)

… You Get Work with Similar People from Similar (Non-Competing) Organizations The Leaders’ Groups are made up of companies of a similar size and type so that the information and […]

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What’s in a “Future Plan”?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Aug 24, 2016 (Jul 24, 2019)

This week The Harvesters are going to talk more about future planning. Specifically, five areas that should be in your future plan. Companies that plan accomplish their goals, avoid mistakes […]

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Importance of New Employee On Boarding

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Aug 17, 2016 (Jan 2, 2020)

Join the Harvesters this week as they remind us of the importance of a “New Employee On-Boarding Program”. When employees arrive on the first day of work, most companies point […]

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It’s Planning Time Again

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Aug 10, 2016 (Jul 24, 2019)

Have you taken time this month while the work has slowed down a bit to review your plan? No plan? Well then it’s time to create one! Watch as the […]

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Are There “Destroyers” in Your Company?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Aug 3, 2016 (Jul 24, 2019)

In many organizations there are “destroyers” in the ranks. Many times they are tolerated because they are “good workers”. They “destroy” the culture of the company with their negative attitudes, […]

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Why belong to a peer group? REASON #3

by admin On Aug 1, 2016 (Jul 6, 2021)

Provides a Sounding Board for problem solving A peer group acts as an informal board of directors and provides an opportunity for real-world experience sharing. WHAT ARE THE HARVEST LEADERS’ […]

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Why belong to a Peer Group? REASON #2

by admin On Jul 27, 2016 (Jul 6, 2021)

Participation Will Improve Your Odds of Success Business success takes vision and insight. Your peer group can help you turn your focus away from the day-to-day issues and look at […]

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How to Terminate and Avoid Litigation

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jul 26, 2016 (Jan 2, 2020)

This week The Harvesters are talking about a serious subject, terminating an employee. These days there is considerable liability when terminating an employee, so it’s best to “do this by […]

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Why belong to a Peer Group? REASON #1

by admin On Jul 25, 2016 (Jul 6, 2021)

… Helps You Overcome Owner’s Isolation: It can be a very lonely being the owner of a small or mid-size, growing business. Your friends and family do not understand the […]

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Is It Time to Join a Leadership Group?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jul 20, 2016 (Jul 24, 2019)

The Harvesters are going to share how their new Leadership Groups are going. If you’ve ever wondered how that would help you and your business, then watch as the Harvesters […]

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What Would Your Company Look Like if You Started Over Again?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jul 12, 2016 (Jul 24, 2019)

The Harvesters are going to interview a number of industry leaders this week and ask them the question above. Their answers are quite interesting. If they asked you that question, […]

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How to Give Employee Discipline

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jul 6, 2016 (Jul 24, 2019)

This week the Harvesters are going to cover a very important topic. How to discipline an employee that has violated company policy. Harvester Steve has some awesome guidance on exactly […]

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Landscapers – Support Green Care for Troops

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jun 29, 2016 (Jan 2, 2020)

This week Harvester Cindy, Bill & Ed are going to be talking about a special project called “Green Care for Troops”. Cindy is going to briefly explain what it is […]

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What Are Your 3 Best Practices?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jun 21, 2016 (Jul 24, 2019)

The Harvesters are going to interview a number of leading landscape owners this week and ask them the question above. Have you thought about the 3 most important things that […]

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Landscapers: Are You Educating – YOU?!

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jun 14, 2016 (Jul 24, 2019)

The Harvesters are talking this week about educating the most important person in your company. You guessed it, YOU! Watch as they give YOU some great advice YOU can use […]

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Have You Ever Used Consultants in Your Business?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jun 7, 2016 (Jul 24, 2019)

This week in the Leadership Series the Harvesters are asking landscape industry leaders if they have ever used consultants. Have you? Should you? Is it worth the money? Listen to […]

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Can You Reprimand Employees Who Share Pay Rates?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On May 31, 2016 (Jul 24, 2019)

The Harvesters have a real world question about an employee who is bragging about his raise. Can you, the employer, do anything about this? Listen to the answer and a […]

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Landscapers – Never Be Satisfied!

by Ed Laflamme LIC On May 24, 2016 (Jul 24, 2019)

This week the Harvesters talk about how important it is to have the attitude of constant improvement. To never be totally satisfied with the way things are. Great companies don’t […]

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Great Idea to Avoid Mistakes, Increase Quality & Profits!

by Ed Laflamme LIC On May 17, 2016 (Jul 24, 2019)

The Harvesters have another simple yet powerful idea to help you avoid mistakes and increase your quality and profits. Watch this brief clip and apply it to your company. Let […]

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How to Differentiate Yourself in Your Market

by Ed Laflamme LIC On May 11, 2016 (Jul 24, 2019)

The Harvesters are in San Juan Capistrano this week with an incredible idea on how to differentiate YOUR Company in YOUR market. They have a simple yet profound idea. They […]

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Harvest Your Time – or ELSE!

by Ed Laflamme LIC On May 3, 2016 (Jul 24, 2019)

Or else? Or else it’s gone, wasted, maybe nothing accomplished. The Harvesters have some excellent and practical points on managing your time to accomplish maximum results. Watch their brief clip […]

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