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Fundamental 2 of 10

by Bill Arman On Apr 18, 2011 (Jan 1, 2020)

A Leaders’ Guide for Thriving in Today’s Challenging Times Today’s leaders are faced with business challenges as tough as any over the past 35 plus years. In order to provide […]

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The 10 Fundamentals for Growing Forward Leadership

by Bill Arman On Apr 4, 2011 (Jul 24, 2019)

A Leaders Guide for Thriving in Today’s Challenging Times Today’s leaders are faced with business challenges as tough as any over the past 35 plus years. I know. I have […]

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Podcast – Rooting out the Causes of Low Gross Margin

by Cindy Code On Mar 28, 2011 (Jul 24, 2019)

Rooting out the Causes of Low Gross Margin The root cause could be in the estimate, performance or execution. Click Podcast #23 in the orange side bar to the right […]

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Podcast – Avoiding I-9 Form Mistakes

by Cindy Code On Mar 25, 2011 (Jul 24, 2019)

These mistakes can cost you time and money…lots of money. Click Podcast #22 in the orange side bar to the right — > as you follow the outline below This […]

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Number 9 – Employee Leaves of Absence: An Overview, Implications, and Best In Class Practices

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Feb 21, 2011 (Jan 2, 2020)

Many landscapers severely underestimate the scope, complexity, and financial impact of employee leaves of absence. Depending upon the size of the landscaping company and the state(s) in which it conducts […]

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Podcast – How to make more money

by Cindy Code On Jan 24, 2011 (Jul 6, 2021)

This podcast is part four of a series titled: How to make more money. Here’s what the series looks like: •    Part One: What is gross margin, and the basics […]

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Understand your direct costs – intimately

by Cindy Code On Dec 31, 2010 (Jul 24, 2019)

This podcast is part three of a series titled: How to make more money. Here’s what the series looks like: •    Part One: What is gross margin, and the basics […]

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Human Resources: I-9 Nightmare

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Nov 30, 2010 (Jul 24, 2019)

By Head Harvester Steven Cesare, PhD Keeping tabs on your employees’ employment eligibility can be a headache, but it is one contractor need to deal with. Here’s how. While human […]

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X-treme Customer Service

by Cindy Code On Nov 11, 2010 (Jul 24, 2019)

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Green Side Up – Part 1, Chapter 1

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Sep 1, 2010 (Jul 6, 2021)

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Six Questions Everyone Should Answer

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Aug 24, 2009 (Jul 24, 2019)

Success in any organization depends on setting clear expectations and goals. And making sure that everyone in your organization clearly understands his or her role in that process is crucial […]

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The 10-15 Report: Taking your Employee’s Temperature

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Aug 24, 2009 (Jul 24, 2019)

Years ago at a seminar, I learned this simple, yet effective way to find out how things are really going at your company from your people’s point of view. It’s […]

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Show your Appreciation: Reward Referrals

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Aug 24, 2009 (Jul 24, 2019)

The landscape business is a relationship business. People use your services because they like and trust you, so make sure you remember to thank them whenever they help or think […]

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Rising Fuel Costs!

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Aug 24, 2009 (Jul 24, 2019)

The subject of rising fuel costs has been quite a topic of conversation among Harvest Members as well as being listed as the number one issue PLANET members are faced […]

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Harvest Road Trip to Phoenix

by Bill Arman On Aug 24, 2009 (Jul 24, 2019)

In early 2008 Ed and I attended PLANET’s Executive Forum in Scottsdale Arizona. We came away with a “Bountiful Harvest” of ideas, relaxation and, most importantly, new relationships and renewed long-term […]

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Don’t Just Satisfy Your Customers, Delight Them!

by Bill Arman On Aug 24, 2009 (Aug 16, 2021)

There are key ways you can tell if you are meeting (and exceeding) your customer’s needs. To find out how you’re doing, ask. Are you(r): 1. Retaining your existing base […]

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