Q– So what do you do? A– We cut grass and take care of your shrubs. Q-You plow snow? A-Sure, we do that too. While many marketing professionals will advise that this is a poor way to represent your brand, you might be surprised how many small business owners actually present themselves in a way […]
Why I’m The Best Landscaper!
So we are sitting across the table from the property manager as he/she asked the typical questions…” Will my grass be mowed weekly?”, answer: “why of course,” “will my beds be weed-free?”, answer: “of course they will be, we weed continually,” “will my grass be green?”, “why, of course, we use only the best fertilizer,” […]
5 Reasons Why Management Must ‘ENGAGE’ With Its Team
As an owner or manager of a landscape-snow company, your engagement levels are not only influenced by how well your manager (s) does his/her job but how effectively you, your staff, and your systems and processes support others in executing day-to-day tasks. Management behavior has a trickle-down effect. Q. Do engaged leaders help produce engaged […]
Your Mind: The Most Powerful Tool In the World
I sometimes wonder do I have what it takes to be who I really want to be. I know succeeding in a given field sometimes has a lot more to do with your level of interest/commitment than perhaps having specific aptitudes relevant to that field. Does intelligence have all that much to do with it, […]
The Difference Between The Engaged Owner And The Disengaged Owner
Every day I engage with owners of both small and medium-sized businesses. I am always amazed at the various levels of engagement owners have with their company and its employees. Some are very engaged and aware of every facet of their organization. But, on the other hand, some are actually quite hands-off and sometimes even […]
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