Watch this week as The Harvesters ask six top landscape leaders the question, “What advice do you have for your fellow landscapers?” We think you will find this revealing and […]
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Watch this week as the Harvesters talk about the merits of holding customer focus groups. In this brief clip you are going to learn how to hold your own focus […]
Watch this week as the Harvesters review why employees may leave your company. Some of the reasons are not in your control, but many are. What a shame if they […]
It’s Harvester Bill and Jay Murray talking about the LS Training System this week. They just finished an awesome round of golf in San Diego. Hey, where’s Harvester Ed? Hmm, […]
The Harvesters are always talking about the importance of gross margin. Watch this week as they explain exactly what it is, and why it’s so hugely important. If you want […]
The fact is, good people don’t quit their company, they quit their boss! Look on this week as the Harvesters offer some great tips on how to “keep the keepers”. […]
The Harvesters are having fun with this one! Harvester Bill is sharing the importance of having a great “elevator speech”, and Harvester Ed is wondering if he can say it […]
Watch this week as the Harvesters offer tips on how to find good people, and where to advertise for them. Also, at the end of the video they have a […]
This week watch as the Harvesters explain a very important part of understanding your direct cost. It is your “HAWS”. Don’t know what that means? Watch this brief clip and […]
Is your company required to fill out OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) forms? Many owners are unaware of the requirements and reporting for OSHA. They think that they are […]
This week the Harvesters feature Head Harvester Cindy Code (from the Midwest) as she explains how E-Newsletters can reduce the amount of money you are spending on marketing. It’s an […]
It’s all about people, so always be recruiting! Watch this week as the Harvesters give some reminders to “always be recruiting”. They are going to offer some helpful hints on […]
Watch this week as the Harvesters ask seven landscape industry leaders the question, “Do you use consultants in your company?” Listen carefully to each, as you may find their answers […]
Join the Harvesters as Harvester Steve Cesare reviews the records required by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). We’re not talking about CD’s here! Now seriously, listen up – this […]
Grow your company with a written marketing plan. Watch this short video as the Harvesters talk about the basics of creating a marketing plan for the upcoming season. Of course […]
Look in on a discussion the Harvesters are having at the GIC in Louisville, KY in October 2014. They will give us reminders about the key elements of a safety […]
This week watch as the Harvesters ask seven landscape leaders the question, “What are your three best practices?”. Listen carefully and see if they match yours. We are here to […]
A people plan is really an organization chart (Org Chart), or reporting structure. It shows who reports to whom, what hats they are wearing, and more. Watch this week as […]
Performance evaluations are critical. Most owners and managers don’t do performance evaluations because they simply don’t know how, they don’t understand their importance, or both. These one-on-one evaluations, if done […]
Knowledge is Power! This week The Harvesters have a special treat. They are interviewing clients and Harvest Academy Members that traveled from Pune, India to attend the GIC in Louisville, […]
As the winter approaches most companies throughout the country are “catching their breath” after a busy season. We’re sure that’s true with you as well. There is so much to […]
Has a contract attorney reviewed your contracts? In many states, without certain legal clauses in your contract, they may be invalid. Have you checked? This week the Harvesters talk about […]
Watch as the Harvesters garner answers from leaders in the industry about what keeps them awake at night. Are they the same things you worry about? Watch and see. Comment […]
Watch this week as the Harvesters speak with David Bloodgood from LCIS. He’s the VP of sales and knows a thing or two about Workers Compensation classifications. In this short […]
What’s the biggest mistake you have ever made? Watch as Harvester Bill introduces part of our leadership series. This week, watch as seven prominent industry leaders admit some of the […]