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The Great Equipment Debate Part I: Leasing Vs. Buying
The next time your business needs new equipment, you may be asking yourself whether you should lease it or purchase your own. Read the pros and cons of leasing and buying here.
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Lessons to take from the field to the office: Coaching employees like team players
It is often said that people who play sports make better employees. This association stems from the belief that athletes know what it takes to train hard for a goal and what it takes to actually win a game. So, naturally, once they step off the field and onto a job site, they know what…
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The Law of Tendering: Mistake, Disclosed Criteria, Non-Compliant Bids and The Duty of Fairness
Read a lawyer's perspective on the law of tendering and bidding in Canada.
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5S for Landscapers – 5 Simple Steps to Solving Productivity Problems
Too many landscape companies face the same problem: too many mistakes coupled with unproductive employees leading to lost profit, missed opportunities, and burnt-out owners and employees. Solution? 5S.
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How Technology Should Be Used to Save Labor Costs
Technology has an impact on everything we do. Work is no exception. Today’s machines and heavy equipment continue to advance at a rapid rate and they are changing the way we do business. Read on to learn how you can use the latest technology to save on labour and time costs.
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Why Your Price Should Not Be Based On What Your Competitors Charge
Proper project analysis is so important when it comes down to earning a job and receiving good customer referrals. Your ability to accurately price a job, present the estimation in a detailed fashion and justifiably explain HOW and WHY you came up with the quote is the key to your success in earning a new…
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How To Care For Your Tools During The Winter Months
To extend the life of your tools and guarantee you’re getting the most out of your equipment, it’s best to clean, sterilize, sharpen and protect your tools before they are stored away for the winter. Fall is the perfect time for maintenance. Establishing a proper storage system will keep your tools in top-notch condition for…
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Preparing For the Future: Why You Need a Succession Plan
Find out how you and your company can not only succeed - but thrive - with a well-planned, well-executed succession plan.
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Getting Lean and Mean Part II: Continuous Improvement
We're only as good as the team behind us. This fact makes it all the more important for owners to establish a business environment that both fosters ingenuity and creative thinking and promotes the importance of defined goals and processes. Learn how the Continuous Improvement model can help you and your crew build a system…
