The work-at-home program is a new concept for this industry. To ensure success, follow these steps to make sure it becomes part of your company’s culture. “Nobody told me there’d be days like these. Strange days indeed” – John Lennon The COVID-19 pandemic has business owners changing how they do almost everything; there has been much […]
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Pam Hill Joins Bruce Wilson & Company
SCOTTSDALE, April 20, 2020 – Bruce Wilson & Co., a consulting and executive coaching firm and peer group organization today announced that brand awareness consultant, Pamela Hill, will join the team to manage and execute client-centric initiatives and special projects. Pam’s extensive experience in the landscape industry—with U.S. Lawns and Oyler Consulting Services, her years […]
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Listen, I get it, no one likes the word “sales” but we want to make more money, revenue, cash, or sell more of what we do. The truth is, everyone in an organization is involved one way or the other in selling. From company owner to account manager to the receptionist on the phone, every member […]
Read MoreWhat Emerging Leaders Need to Know
When I talk with young entrepreneurs and new landscape business owners, the question I’m most often asked is: What are your secrets for success and how do I avoid failure? Or, given failure, how do I rebound when my big idea turns out to be a dud? Here’s my list of the best things I […]
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Biz coach and Wilson senior practice leader, Joe Kujawa, shares three simple principles for how you run and think about your business to increase profitability, and is part of a series of column in managing profitability. If you are looking to increase your profitability, there are three simple principles to remember and to apply to […]
Read MoreSustainable storytelling
With the promise of a new decade, a great brand story in 2020 will be one of the best ways to drive a deeper connection with your audience. Seth Godin, the author of “Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable,” has this advice for CEOs thinking about repositioning their brand: “Marketing is no longer […]
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Business coach and Wilson senior practice leader, Joe Kujawa, explains how to adjust to shifting markets and better your chances for success and is part of a series about managing profitability. American businesses have always had to figure out how to best serve their customers and adapt to changes in the marketplace. Today is no […]
Read MoreBe An Employer of Choice
In one of the strongest economies and labor shortages in recent memory, we are seeing an increased strategic focus on landscape companies investing to differentiate their brand by becoming an employer of choice. There’s good reason why this is a high priority. With more jobs available than workers to fill them, a one-size fits all […]
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Checklist for Growth
Running a high-growth, fast-paced organization is like an extreme sport for a business owner. The rewards are many – the ability to attract and retain great people and customers, and the ability to empower a high-performing workplace culture, but so are the risks – sustaining cash flow, retaining those great customers and keeping up with […]
Read MoreWhat The Future Holds
As the green industry continues to evolve, what will define the way we frame the “landscape economy?” The nature of our business, labor intensive tasks and production and cost efficiencies are all under constant pressure. In conversations across our industry, from tailgate meetings to board rooms as landscape companies prepare their strategic plans for 2020 […]
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