The “Perfect Storm” We have seen prices of fertilizer rise dramatically over the last year, but why? There are several factors that go into why prices have increased, culminating in where we are today. In hindsight, 2021 was actually the beginning of this “perfect storm” for price increases. 1. Urea Natural Disasters As you may or may not know, urea …
4 Tips for Adding Value to Your Commercial Irrigation Job Bid
Creating design/builds for commercial irrigation projects can feel like walking a tight rope. You need to find balance between overdesigning, which has the potential to price you out of the market, and under-designing where you may not meet a client’s needs or expectations. When you find the right balance, the opportunity is tremendous and will allow you to outperform and …
3 Steps to Reach Every Customer with the Right Message
In March we feel awakened to the sense that Spring is on it’s way! There are more daylight hours when we wake and when we end our day, as well as warmer temperatures with the sights and sounds of melting snow and birds returning. Even for those in areas of the country where the winters are mild, the sense that …
The Great Resignation vs The Great Re-Shuffle: How Will It Impact the Green Industry?
By now mostly everyone has heard of the term “The Great Resignation”, a phrase which came into our conversations during the COVID-19 pandemic as millions of people left their current places of employment. Whether due to illness, remote work, or childcare issues… many people needed or wanted a change. According to Microsoft’s 2021 Work Trend Index, more than 40% of the global …
Fertilizer Frenzy: Why It’s Happening & What You Can Do To Get Ahead
How will you react to the dramatic price increases on fertilizer and other commodities? Besides raising your prices and scrambling to find an affordable, effective fertilizer, what are your plans to retain customers and grow your business? We checked in with John Huber, our Sustainable Products Manager and a 35 year veteran of the green industry, to learn more. How …
Utilizing Business Partners for Success in 2022
As we look ahead into the 2022 season, your goal is to achieve more profit, and complete more jobs. While your business may already have a solid plan to achieve these results, you want to make sure you are taking advantage of any opportunity to take your business to the next level. This is essential to ensure your company continues …
4 Marketing Strategies for 2022 That Won’t Break the Bank
Successful marketing strategies are the key to a thriving business. These strategies may be the types of marketing you do (email, print, social media, etc) or these strategies might focus on what content you are going to market through these channels. Often a good strategic balance can be found between what you are able to offer your customers through thoughtful …
Business Resources for Your Office Team for 2022
Whether your office team is large or small, they work to support your business in many areas from bookkeeping and accounting to customer service, human resources, marketing and beyond. In smaller offices, one team member may even be responsible for multiple functions of the business. Keeping your team up-to-date on the latest and greatest in their areas of expertise [or …
5 Top Customer Service & Communication Trends for 2022
A key to success across all businesses and industries is good communication and quality customer service. Simply put: You need to find customers, and you need to keep customers in order for your company to continue thriving and adjusting to changing markets. For 2022, you want to ensure you’re prepared to take your business to the next level of success …
Start The New Year Off Right With 6 Turf Training Courses
The winter months are all about preparing for the upcoming season. This includes purchasing and pricing strategies, marketing planning, learning about new products, and spending time on training. The right training can take your services to the next level in a very short amount of time. Whether it’s refreshing your team on material/systems they already know or learning a new …