Profit First
Tax Planning for Your Business
The fourth quarter of the year is here, which means that now’s the time to be thinking about taxes. While we know that taxes don’t come due until each April…
Read MoreIncrease This Metric to Double Profitability
Too many landscape businesses struggle to manage and maximize their field labor ratio. This metric is one of the single most important key performance indicator (KPI) you have in the…
Read MoreThe Importance of Understanding the Numbers in Your Business
We often talk about “Understanding Your Numbers” in business, but what exactly does that mean? Understanding your numbers is more than just checking your profit and loss statement and consulting…
Read MoreThe Ins & Outs of Bidding on Commercial Jobs
“An industry leader is only as good as the lessons they learn early in their career.” -Adam Linnemann Back in 2004, Linnemann Lawn Care and Landscape had the opportunity…
Read MoreWhy Top Line Sales Growth Is A Mindset Trap
When you start a business, you have really big dreams and ambitions. Some of those dreams and ambitions are: I want to grow my business and bring in a million…
Read MoreProfitability Tips for Green Industry Pros
Over the last 29 years of running an accredited lawn care and landscaping business, I can tell you that the key to success is profitability. When you price your jobs…
Read MoreHow to Make Profit a Habit NOT an Event
Making a profit in your landscaping business is crucial to controlling your finances and allowing you to pay yourself properly. It’s also crucial in order for you to properly put…
Read MoreBenefits of Joining an Industry Specific Peer Group
Strong leadership skills start with building and maintaining a successful business. One of the ways to do that is through industry specific peer groups. These types of peers groups provide…
Read MoreImportance of the B**** Word
Are you scared of using the b**** word? Not us! We’ve been using the b**** word for years and it has helped our lawn care and landscape company not only…
Read MoreBalancing Your Expenses vs. Profitability
Owning and running a business is not for the faint of heart. It’s a constant balance between what you really need now to operate efficiently and with profit, verses what…
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