Business Management
11 Steps for Bidding a Landscaping Job
If you haven’t bid a professional landscape job before or if you’re still new in bidding landscaping projects, it can be a little daunting to know where to start. Below, we list 11 steps in bidding a landscaping job, making sure your bid is profitable, and landing the job. How to Bid a Landscaping Job…
Read MoreWhat to Include in a Landscape Proposal
While landscape proposals used to be a simple one-page line-item invoice with a spot to sign approval at the bottom, proposals have since become more professional presentations. Instead of simply being a rundown of services and pricing, landscape proposals now are an opportunity for companies to express their differentiating qualities and show why they’re the…
Read MoreTake your landscaping business to the cloud
The phrase “cloud software” is one that is likely top of mind for many companies, no matter the industry or size. Gone are the days where software meant putting a CD ROM into your computer and installing a program onto everyone’s device. Now, software is hosted online and applications connect people. Cloud software means that…
Read More5 Reasons Why Successful Landscape Companies Use Project Management Software
There’s a lot that goes into running and scaling your landscaping company, and much of it depends on how well your company can manage its projects. Project management ensures that you can reach your businesses targets and objectives by ensuring that tasks are completed in an efficient manner, and operational functions are all tracked. While…
Read MoreWhat Landscape Estimating Tools Can Do For Your Business
Technology can help businesses run more efficiently and also optimize the work they do, ultimately earning the business more revenue with less operating costs – and green industry businesses are no exception! Especially if you run a green industry business, technology can help your business grow. Landscape estimating software is just one of the great…
Read MoreBest Business Apps for Landscaping
When you’re running a landscape company, much of your business is done off-site. This can sometimes make it difficult to communicate the information back to the central home office for tracking and invoicing purposes. The best mobile landscaping apps can help link mobile crews and the home office so your team can stay up-to-date on…
Read MoreThree Ways To Use Scheduling Software To Grow Your Tree Care Business
If it’s not broken, why fix it? That’s what many tree care businesses think about their processes and how they run the day-to-day operations of their company. While it’s true that your business may be running smoothly, have you stopped and wondered what you could be doing better to grow your business and increase revenue?…
Read MoreHow Much Should I Charge for Mowing?
One of the most common questions landscaping businesses wonder is how to set up a landscape business that is profitable and competitive. Many times, this starts with the question: how much should I charge for mowing? In landscaping, one of the most popular and common main sources of daily income is going to come from…
Read MoreDoes Your Landscaping Company Have a Loyalty Program? Here’s Why You Need One!
Smart business owners reward loyalty. Are you recognizing and rewarding your repeat customers? You could be ignoring a very smart business practice if you aren’t. Every landscaper or owner of a landscaping company should think about creating a loyalty program for clients.
Read MoreLandscaping Expenses & Taxes. Getting ready for tax season.
When it comes to tax time, home and small business owners across the nation wonder what expenses they can use to help with their taxes in order to ensure they are getting the most optimized return. What many don’t realize is that there are many landscaping expenses that can help you with your taxes. While…
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