Building careers for growth: By developing a strong workforce and training employees to be better managers, Frederick, Md.-based NaturaLawn of America sees steady growth and avoids labor shortage challenges
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Pesta, Danielle. 2019. Landscape Management. June. 58(6): p. S12-S13.
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Making money in Music City: LandOpt is helping The Greathouse Co. in Nashville, Tenn., and its other licensees find the right clients and operate efficiently for growth
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Jones, Seth. 2019. Landscape Management. June. 58(6): p. S14-S15.
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1919-1920: A century of partnership: Turfco celebrates 100 years of history as Minnesota leader in golf course turf maintenance
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Anonymous. 2019. Hole Notes. June. 54(5): p. 26-30, 32, 34-35.
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Technically speaking: Apps, software, platforms - what tech do you really need, and how do you roll it out?
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Hampshire, Kristen. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. June. 40(6): p. [TR]4-[TR]8.
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An app for that: Harvest Landscape Enterprises took matters in their own hands when they needed a way to improve efficiency
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Rathmell, Lauren. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. June. 40(6): p. [TR]9-[TR]10.
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Just right: Finding software that works for your company comes down to comfort and needs
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Miller, Jimmy. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. June. 40(6): p. [TR]11-[TR]13.
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Adapting to survive
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Horn, Brian. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. June. 40(6): p. 6.
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No stones unturned: Ask any landscaper to identify his/her primary human resources problem and you will instantaneously hear "recruitment," "staffing," "finding people," etc. With a brisk national economy and a historically low unemployment rate, that problem will likely remain for a while
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Anonymous. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. June. 40(6): p. 12.
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Above water: If it's not snow, it's something else. The team at Pratt's Lawn Care & Landscaoe has to grapple with mother nature and a lack of employees as the busy season picks up
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Rathmell, Lauren. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. June. 40(6): p. 36-37.
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Now or later: Maple Hill is pressing to find immediate help while tabling an acquisition discussion until next year
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Miller, Jimmy. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. June. 40(6): p. 37, 40.
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Let them swim: Circumstances are forcing Gary Hardy to trust his team. So far it's working
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Horn, Brian. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. June. 40(6): p. 40, 42.
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It's in the details
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Gulotti, Joe. 2019. Golfdom. May. 75(5): p. 15.
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Fit for a franchise: Franchising can have benefits over starting from the ground up, but there are several factors to consider before deciding whether to join a franchise
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Schappacher, Emily. 2019. Landscape Management. May. 58(5): p. 28.
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Pasture perfect: A Minnesota company's horse farm management service proves to be a useful add-on for its maintenance clients
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Hart, Abby. 2019. Landscape Management. May. 58(5): p. 36.
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A Deere relationship: How a Texas company found a reliable partner
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Hart, Abby. 2019. Landscape Management. May. 58(5): p. 38.
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Protecting your investments from natural disasters
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Trusty, Suz. 2019. Turf News [TPI]. May/June. 43(3): p. 10-11.
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After the fire- Overcoming tragedy
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Trusty, Suz. 2019. Turf News [TPI]. May/June. 43(3): p. 12-18.
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TPI market research explores what it takes to keep it real!
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Reynolds, Casey. 2019. Turf News [TPI]. May/June. 43(3): p. 20-22.
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Introducing Field Day host Wagner Sod, Landscaping & Irrigation Company, Inc.
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Trusty, Suz. 2019. Turf News [TPI]. May/June. 43(3): p. 48-52.
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The top 100 issue commemorative poster
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Anonymous. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. May. 40(5): p. [1-4].
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Sperber ready to make a splash: The former ValleyCrest CEO recently announced his return to the industry. He tells Lawn & Landscape that he wants his new company to have a national footprint
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Horn, Brian. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. May. 40(5): p. 14-15.
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Roaring in the Rockies: Three companies from the Denver area debuted on the Top 100 list. Executives of each company give their perspectives on the rapidly growing region
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Hammersmith, Holly. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. May. 40(5): p. 36, 38, 40.
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Make your website do more: One landscaping company uses its website to attract business and build its culture
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SanSone, Arricca Elin. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. May. 40(5): p. 78, 88.
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305419 |
Workplace violence: How to reduce the risk of tragedy
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Perry, Phillip M. 2019. SportsTurf. May. 35(5): p. 22-25.
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'Lawn man' delivers instant quotes to make lawns green, thick and weed-free: Lawn Doctor franchise owner in Michigan continues to grow with services and technology
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Mellor, Angie. 2019. Green Industry Pros. May/June. 31(4): p. 18-20.
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| Contractor or employee? |
O'Halloran, Paul. 2019. Australian Turfgrass Management Journal. May/June. 21(3): p. 72.
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| Ground force: For 11 years, Gavin Jones Ltd has managed more than 100 playing surfaces for military personnel. Now the IOG Award-winning company is ready to expand into the wider sports sector |
Hoskins, Colin. 2019. The Groundsman [IOG]. April. p. 14-16.
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Yes, they wood
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Richman, Howard. 2019. Golf Course Management. April. 87(4): p. 18, 20.
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Built on innovation
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Hughes, Dan. 2019. Pitchcare. April/May. 84: p. 120-124.
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Spring into action: How two companies handle their spring cleanups and prepare for a busy season ahead
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Hart, Abby. 2019. Landscape Management. April. 58(4): p. 30.
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Healthy competition: Contests create friendly rivalries among coworkers and keep the drive alive at Green Lawn Fertilizing
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Horn, Brian. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. April. 40(4): p. Cover, 44-48.
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305255 |
Scotts Miracle-Gro sells ownership stake in Trugreen
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Anonymous. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. April. 40(4): p. 21.
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Reinvent & rebrand: Hillenmeyer, a more than 175-year old landscaping business, attributes its longevity to reinventing and rebranding
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Smalley, Megan. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. April. 40(4): p. 36-38, 40.
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Fun & games: Lawn Doctor of West Lake County: Griffith, Indiana: 14 employees
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Spirgen, Kate. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. April. 40(4): p. 50.
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Plays, ballets & giveaways: Blades of Green: Harwood, Maryland: 85 employees
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Miller, Jimmy. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. April. 40(4): p. 51.
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Billy bucks: Akehurst Landscape Services: Joppa, Maryland: 130 employees
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Rathmell, Lauren. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. April. 40(4): p. 51.
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Shovelin' in the cash: May's Lawn Care: Glen Raven, Carolina: 30 employees
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Miller, Jimmy. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. April. 40(4): p. 52.
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Punctual payment: Orlando's Landscaping: Newport News, Virginia: 25 employees during peak season
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Horn, Brian. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. April. 40(4): p. 54.
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Super snacks: FitTurf: Denver, Colorado: 54 employees during peak season
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Rathmell, Lauren. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. April. 40(4): p. 56.
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Losses and ladders: Gary Hardy and Josh Brunner are finding it's hard to raise prices and still hit revenue goals
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Horn, Brian. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. April. 40(4): p. 58-59.
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Settling in: Jennifer Davies and Bob Naylor are plugging away at the goals the Harvesters set for them, but will it last when the snow clears?
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Rathmell, Lauren. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. April. 40(4): p. 59, 62.
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Wasting no time: The Whites are trying to quickly purchase another company while pressing crews on timeliness
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Miller, Jimmy. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. April. 40(4): p. 62.
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Travel & taxes: Learn which tax write-offs for tradeshow attendance are permissible
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Battersby, Mark E. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. April. 40(4): p. 138-139.
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305289 |
Turfco's founding family celebrates 100 years
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Anonymous. 2019. SportsTurf. April. 35(4): p. 32.
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A friend in seed
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Waple, Andy. 2019. GreenKeeping. March. 155: p. 6, 8, 10.
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NGCOA sets sail on GIS partnership
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Anonymous. 2019. Golfdom. March. 75(3): p. 8.
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Advocacy in action
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Anonymous. 2019. Hole Notes. March. 54(2): p. 50-51.
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305294 |
Toro acquires Ditch Witch parent company: The $700-million transaction is expected to close before the end of the third quarter
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Anonymous. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. March. 40(3): p. 6, 8.
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Lessons to take home from the desert: The inaugural Aspire Client Conference featured business advice, education about the company's software and the launch of its latest version
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Horn, Brian. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. March. 40(3): p. 14, 16.
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Bottom line
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Huston, Jim. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. March. 40(3): p. 18.
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Rainy day fund: Through a five-year saving process, The Greenskeeper found a way to reduce debt and reliance on loans for equipment
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Smalley, Megan. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. March. 40(3): p. 24, 26-28, 30.
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304155 |
The cost of keeping up: Success with landscape maintenance comes down to charging the right place
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Miller, Jimmy. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. March. 40(3): p. 56, 58, 60.
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Meeting new needs: See what the next generation wants from employers and how to connect with horticulture students
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Bilyj, Brooke. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. March. 40(3): p. 64-66.
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Think big
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Anonymous. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. March. 40(3): p. 91-94.
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| Mowers: Buying cycles and pricing prowess: A close eye on your mower fleet helps to ensure extended equipment life |
Getz, Lindsey. 2019. Turf. Spring. 32(1): p. 10-13.
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| Elevate fertilizer know-how: With spring in full swing, here are tips for successful turfgrass fertilization |
Menapace, Christine. 2019. Turf. Spring. 32(1): p. 14, 16-17.
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308809 |
| Shifting from customer service to customer experience: Gaining insight from Apple, Starbucks, and Zappos |
Moseley-Williams, Dennis. 2019. Golf Business Canada. Spring. 23(1): p. 8-12, 14.
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| 6 key levers to drive value |
Holmstrom, Don. 2019. Golf Business Canada. Spring. 23(1): p. 16-20.
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| There's an app for that: How mobile technology can enhance your customer experience and bottom line |
Clark, Brandon. 2019. Golf Business Canada. Spring. 23(1): p. 32-34, 36.
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Main course: Shaped by its environmentally dedicated founder, CourseCo's mission to protect and enhance the environment is a huge reason why the golf course management company is receiving GCSAA's President's Award for Environmental Stewardship
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Richman, Howard. 2019. Golf Course Management. February. 87(2): p. Cover, 36-38, 40, 42, 44.
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Aquatrols CEO launches The FairWays Foundation
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Webb, Sarah. 2019. Golfdom. February. 75(2): p. 8.
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Out of the blue
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Anonymous. 2019. Landscape Management. February. 58(2): p. 34-35.
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Toro sues Steel Green: The lawsuit claims Steel Green's employees stole information from Toro to manufacture their own competitive products after Toro acquired L.T. Rich
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Horn, Brian. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. February. 40(2): p. 7-8.
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Off balance: Pratt's Lawn Care and Landscapes services high-end clientele but the husband-wife duo is still sorting out their responsibilities
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Rathmell, Lauren; Horn, Brian. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. February. 40(2): p. 18-21, 24-25.
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Restore order: Gary Hardy and Josh Brunner own Brunner's Lawn & Services, but they need to make changes to stop their business from owning them
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Horn, Brian. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. February. 40(2): p. 18-19, 26, 28, 30-31.
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Professional polish: Bobby and Lauren White have a thriving business, but they're struggling to tighten up production and increase profits
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Spirgen, Kate; Horn, Brian. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. February. 40(2): p. 18-19, 32-35.
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Beneath the grass: Customers can't see it, but subsurface drip irrigation saves water and money
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Miller, Jimmy. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. February. 40(2): p. 42, 44, 46.
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Starting off on the right foot: Training your staff ahead of the busy season will get everyone on the same page and ready to work
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Hammersmith, Holly. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. February. 40(2): p. 54, 56-57.
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Launching into spring services: Get ready to roll with spring applications and services
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SanSone, Arricca Elin. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. February. 40(2): p. 58, 60, 62.
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Wimbledon Park
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Anonymous. 2019. Greenkeeper International. January. p. 19.
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Textron quells rumors with statement
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Jones, Seth. 2019. Golfdom. January. 75(1): p. 8.
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Tracking your trucks: GPS tracking systems help shed light on how lawn and landscape crews are using resources and help companies work efficiently while promoting safety and accountability
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Hart, Abby. 2019. Landscape Management. January. 58(1): p. 34, 36.
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Truckload of tips and trends
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Webb, Sarah. 2019. Landscape Management. January. 58(1): p. 42.
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A road map for franchising: Five things to consider before joining a franchise
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Webb, Sarah. 2019. Landscape Management. January. 58(1): p. 43.
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Worth the wait: Frustrated with the H-2B process, Molly and Joel John took on the difficult task of securing green cards for their workers at M.J. Design Associates
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Smalley, Megan; Miller, Jimmy. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. January. 40(1): p. Cover, 28-30, 32-34.
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Constant surveillance
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Huston, Jim. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. January. 40(1): p. 22.
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Succeeding with plan b: Starting a landscape business wasn't Adam McGuyrt's original career plan, but it has worked out well for him in recent years
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Smalley, Megan. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. January. 40(1): p. 36, 38-39.
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Look before you leap: Franchise opportunities can launch your business to the next level, but here's what you need to know before taking the leap
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Rathmell, Lauren. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. January. 40(1): p. 56, 58-59.
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Run it like you own it: Rental equipment is a valuable resource for landscape companies. Here are some rental dos and don'ts so you can develop a true partnership with a rental company
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Hampshire, Kristen. 2019. Lawn & Landscape. January. 40(1): p. 70-71.
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Customer service is the foundation: Customer service, a tailored approach and trained technicians providing natural, organic treatment are the three keys to success for NaturaLawn of America in Pittsburgh
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Mellor, Angie. 2019. Green Industry Pros. January/February. 31(1): p. 36-38.
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Prompt call-backs: A good call in the green industry: Landscaping companies should follow these four strategies to ensure no call goes unanswered and no lead goes cold
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Barnes, Marcia. 2019. Green Industry Pros. January/February. 31(1): p. 44-45.
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How to find quality lawn care customers: Refine your roster of customers by retaining the rock stars and releasing those leading to a low return on investment
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Hundley, Jake. 2019. Green Industry Pros. January/February. 31(1): p. 54-57.
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Biggest sales of 2018: Stressed private clubs and public courses made up most of the sale in 2018, along with some large resort deals
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Crittenden, Jack. 2019. Golf Inc.. January/February. 28(1): p. 20-22, 24-27.
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The value of a good reputation
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Horton, Gary. 2019. Irrigation & Green Industry. January. 22(1): p. 14.
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304753 |
Artificial turf evolution
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ARS Sport. ARS Sport. 2019. PanStadia & Arena Management. 1st Quarter. p. 59.
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Minimum wage increase in New Jersey
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Woolcott, Gail. 2018. Clippings [New Jersey Turfgrass Association]. 97(2): p. 16.
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A behind the scenes look at Expo 2017
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Carson, Chris. 2018. Clippings [New Jersey Turfgrass Association]. 96(1): p. 14-15.
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| Good communication skills - The greatest asset you have in business |
Anonymous. 2018. Turf Australia. Winter. p. 8-9.
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| Consumer website to turn online support into sales |
Anonymous. 2018. Turf Australia. Winter. p. 14-15.
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| From herbs to turf thanks to a cyclone |
Anonymous. 2018. Turf Australia. Winter. p. 24-25.
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NZSTI is in great hands
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Todd, Chris. 2018. New Zealand Turf Management Journal. Winter. 35(2): p. 3.
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Introducing Labosport: This interview with Oliver Ducrocq, Managing Director of Labosport Asia and now NZSTI, suggests exciting new opportunities for clients and employees alike
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Anonymous. 2018. New Zealand Turf Management Journal. Winter. 35(2): p. 4-5.
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Paul Fox, Quali-Pro: Quali-Pro's Florida Area Manager on helping customers and the most common problems he sees
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Anonymous. 2018. Golfdom. December. 74(12): p. CSI7.
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'Round and 'round
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Huston, Jim. 2018. Lawn & Landscape. December. 39(12): p. 8.
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Before you expand: If you're like most landscape business owners, you still have an entrepreneurial streak that not only got you where you are today but continues to drive your enthusiasm for action. And if business is so good you've outgrown your facility, there's no action bigger than opening a second location
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Wilson, Bruce. 2018. Lawn & Landscape. December. 39(12): p. 10.
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Breaking in: Commercial landscape jobs are everywhere, but so is the competition
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Miller, Jimmy. 2018. Lawn & Landscape. December. 39(12): p. 14-17.
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Brand loyalty: Everybody wants good customer relationships but cultivating them requires a long-term plan
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Miller, Jimmy. 2018. Lawn & Landscape. December. 39(12): p. 20, 24.
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Launching into commercial accounts: Switching to commercial clients involves a series of small tweaks that can lead to big accounts
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Rathmell, Lauren. 2018. Lawn & Landscape. December. 39(12): p. 24-25.
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Ready for 2019: As this year's Turnaround Tour comes to a close, the three winners and the Harvest Group give us a look at what's on the horizon
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Horn, Brian. 2018. Lawn & Landscape. December. 39(12): p. 26, 30, 32.
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On tap: Learn how contractors are using service request apps to grow business
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Spirgen, Kate. 2018. Lawn & Landscape. December. 39(12): p. 40.
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