In 2024, drainage remained one of the fastest growing categories in our industry. At Central, we’re committed to helping you succeed in this space by sharing valuable insights, best practices, and industry trends. Check out our top drainage articles from 2024 and stay ahead in this evolving category! Selling Drainage: The Questions You Should be Asking Yourself and the Customer Ensure …
Must-Read Turf Articles For Landscape Contractors
As we end 2024 and reflect on the turf industry as a whole, we’re sharing some of the most read articles from the category. These articles, written by leaders in the industry, offer expertise, and insight into the constantly changing products & turf-related services. Explore our top turf articles from 2024 and gain the knowledge you need to grow and …
GFCIs and Holiday Lights – A Survival Guide
When it comes to holiday lighting and decorating, nothing kills a holiday Lighting masterpiece faster than a GFCI tripping. All it takes is a little moisture sneaking into the holiday lighting or electrical system and then BAM, in a millisecond, everything goes dark. The GFCI has decided that the mixture of electricity and moisture is unsafe and that the best …
4 Steps To Protect Your Digital Assets
For small and mid-sized businesses, marketing consultants or web developers can add plenty of value. They often provide insight into new areas of your business, and use their education and experience to improve your website or overall marketing efforts. This can be a great alternative to hiring an in-house employee. Unfortunately, not all of these consultants have your best interests …
Autumn Before & After Photos – How To Take & Use Them
It is often said that a photo is worth a thousand words, but many contractors overlook the benefits that a photo can provide when they are busy on a job. Customers often rely on their initial impression of a contractor before deciding whether or not to conduct business with them. Due to the internet, an initial impression is often made …
How To Significantly Boost Cash Flow by Making Smart Purchasing Decisions
Written By: Austin Marsteller – Turf Category Business Director Another season’s end is on the horizon for Turf and Ornamental professionals across the country as the industry looks to finish the season strong in 2024. While some of the same challenges remained, new challenges surfaced this year. To start, a few tailwinds favoring businesses in our industry were normalized; supply …
Not All Pumps Are Created Equal
Irrigation pumps are an investment – the time and labor required can either help or hurt your bottom line. You need to be able to depend upon a professional-grade pump that won’t cause you hassles or require callbacks. When your clients spend money to have a pump installed, they expect it to perform reliably, season after season. Build your reputation …
Selling Drainage: The Questions You Should be Asking Yourself and the Customer
Everyone has a comfort zone. So many of us as contractors will always fall back to the projects and services we feel the highest level of expertise in selling and installing. Whenever we embark on any new endeavor, the most important thing we can do is to ask the right questions to ourselves and our customers to reveal the answers …
The Holiday Lighting & Decoration Market: Trends and Growth Prospects
The Holiday Lighting & Decoration market is a thriving sector, fueled by the global enthusiasm for festive celebrations and the tradition of decking the halls. With consumers seeking to create memorable holiday experiences, the market is evolving to meet new demands and preferences. Here is an overview of the key trends and opportunities that are shaping the Holiday Lighting & …
Grow Your Bottom Line With Low Voltage Lighting Service Contracts
Introduction Low voltage landscape lighting continues to grow in popularity for homeowners and businesses seeking to enhance their curb appeal and security. These lighting systems offer energy efficient and versatile installs, making them a cost-effective solution for outdoor illumination. However, maintenance is a frequently overlooked revenue source, which is where service contracts come into play. The Importance of Regular Maintenance …