Labor Day: Starting Strong and Finishing Well
Did you know? The first Labor Day parade was held in New York City on September 5, 1882; however, it was not until 1894 when President Grover Cleveland signed to make Labor Day an official Federal Holiday. Today we still celebrate Labor Day…
Managing Snow and Ice Liability
Most winter weather management professionals agree that our job isn't "snow removal" anymore as much as "risk management". Yes, larger snowfalls or ice events can batter properties, but increasingly ominous is the ever-present world of liability…
Hitting The Target: Material Forecasting vs Actuals
"Hey, John - I need to call the nursery and confirm Maintenance Division's final materials list for annuals, pots, and chemical applications. Can you run that report again?"
"Sure!" Click.
Many of us feel skeptical toward imagining…
Snow Sales: Catching “The Big Fish”
Elite snow teams celebrate winning snow partnerships with premier sites – the game-changing referrals, the pride of our region, the majority of our revenue – but not everyone is good at earning their business. What does it actually take?
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5 Metrics Every Business Owner Should Know
We care deeply about the businesses we own, much like a parent cares for its child; both of us invest risk, effort, wealth, and sacrifice, so staying aware of health and growth is a top priority to us. Much like vitals inform a parent at the…
Contract Renewals and Client Retention
Maintenance contract renewals along with client retention rates are typically a tough subject around most landscape companies' offices, but especially with the mayhem that has already been the year 2020 this renewal season will be challenging. Goals…
The Reporting Trifecta: Powerful, Simple, Customizable
If you like having absolute control over your business data and visualizing exactly where your business improvement opportunities are, this blog is for you.
Most industry software solutions market having "reporting", but a closer look yields…
Open Heart Surgery
The painful yet essential move to Landscape Business Software.
Selecting and deploying a Business Management Software is one of the most significant decisions a management team will make in the life of their business. Making a wrong decision,…
Not All Dollars Are Created Equal (Vol. 2)
This is our second installment in a series called, “Not All Dollars Are Created Equal.” The premise is that we’ve all heard the phrase, “A dollar is a dollar is a dollar,” and it simply isn’t true - especially in landscape management!…
My BOSS Software ROI
John Richter, President of Richter Landscape Company
Most contractors invest heavily in equipment and tools for a specific task. However, once you have made those investments, you do not leave the piece of equipment in the yard at the office…