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https://www.lawnandlandscape.com/article/briefcase-medium--northern-niche/
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Author(s):Anonymous
Title:Northern niche: Thanks to its emphasis on environmental and customer care, Turf Care Enterprises has become a Chicago-area mainstay
Section:Briefcase
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Source:Lawn and Landscape. Vol. 30, No. 1, January 2009, p. 50-52.
Publishing Information:Cleveland, OH: GIE, Inc.
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Business profile; Personal profile; Pesticide use; Customer relations; Business management; Lawn care industry; Staff training; Lawn turf; Economic impacts
Subjects' Names:Vogeler, Kevin
Business Name:Turf Care Enterprises, in Barrington, Illinois
Abstract/Contents:Profiles the founder of Turf Care Enterprises in Barrington, Illinois, Kevin Vogeler, highlighting his experiences with turf care and customer service. Suggests that "spraying a heavy blanket of chemicals on every customer's lawn - whether it needs it or not - isn't quality turf care." Describes the goals of the company, stating that "Vogeler's goal was to raise the bar on customer service, and he's done just that by focusing on customer needs and specializing in plant health care for lawns, trees and shrubs." Explains that "Turf Care Enterprises' focus on the environment differentiates it from other companies in the area." Notes that "Vogeler's focus on proper education is part of the reason the company has succeeded. In its first year, Turf Care Enterprises posted revenue of about $40,000...that has increased to $1.5 million [in 2009]." Concludes that "[Vogeler's] company is focusing on trimming fat from its operations, reducing waste and keeping costs down. But of course, these cuts won't come at the expense of the environment or the customer."
Language:English
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Anonymous. 2009. Northern niche: Thanks to its emphasis on environmental and customer care, Turf Care Enterprises has become a Chicago-area mainstay. Lawn Landscape. 30(1):p. 50-52.
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http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/alapt/article/2009jan.pdf#page=50
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