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New Year, New Lighting Resources

We touched base with Glen Nyhuis, our National Lighting Director, to provide you with some of the best resources and certification opportunities to help light your customers properties for the year ahead of us. Let 2024 be your best year for lighting properties yet! Below you will find a list of six training and certification resources: 1. Hunter University Hunter …

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5 Irrigation Training Resources For The New Year

Many landscape contractors see a lull in business during the winter months. This has the benefit of allowing more time to focus on training and other resources for your team. There are many irrigation resources available from manufacturers, industry associations, and Central to help you prep for 2025. Below you will find a list of five training resources that are …

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The Best 2024 Training Resources For Turf Professionals

Do you want 2024 to be the year you and your team become the most skilled turf professionals in your region? Central’s Turf Category Business Director, Austin Marsteller, helps you understand the importance of utilizing the winter months including 5 of the most useful turf training resources to ensure your team has the up-to-date knowledge you need heading into 2024. …

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3 New Years Resolutions For Green Industry Contractors In 2025

Searching for the best ways to improve your business in 2025? This article highlights three New Years resolutions you can start in January to make this your most profitable year yet. Get ready to dominate your local market with customer information, marketing techniques and expert resources! 1. Utilize Customer Information: Make Data- Driven Decisions For Your Business! Is your customer …

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5 Must-Read Lighting Technique Articles From 2023

For those navigating the intricate realm of lighting solutions, success in sales extends beyond the mere act of closing deals—it’s about crafting and delivering lighting solutions that transcend functionality, illuminating spaces and enriching lives. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer in the industry, these top lighting articles from 2023 will help you be the best lighting contractor you …

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The 5 Most Relevant Business Resource Articles From 2023

In 2023 the world continued to embrace new trends and technology in business, marketing and communications. We stayed on top of all of it, and this list provides you the best tips related to these topics. Ready to improve your business? Check out our articles now! Top 4 Customer Service & Communication Trends for Small Businesses in 2024 As a …

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Top 5 Turf Solutions Articles From 2023

As we bid farewell to 2023 and reflect on the turf industry’s challenges and triumphs, we’re taking a moment to revisit some of our most insightful and valuable turf articles from the year. These articles, curated by our experts, offer practical advice, delve into industry trends, and explore innovative solutions to help you better serve your customers. Join us as …

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The 5 Best Irrigation Growth Articles From 2023

Now is a great time to take the opportunity to look back at the top Central irrigation articles of 2023 and see what changes you might want to make, and what solutions you might need, for your irrigation plans heading into 2024. Use these to help improve your current services, diversify your business, or find the best training resources available. …

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3 Informative Hardscape & Outdoor Living Strategy Articles From 2023

Now is a great time to take the opportunity to look back at the top Central outdoor living articles of 2023 and see what changes you might want to make, and what solutions you might need, for your hardscape and outdoor living plans heading into 2024. If these are new to you or you missed the articles during the recent …

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Transitioning Seasonal Turf Customers into Year-Round Customers

November brings the Turf and Ornamental markets’ 2023 season across the country into the rearview mirror.  Many of you probably faced some of the same challenges as previous years, but a few other new challenges may have surfaced. Fortunately supply chain disruptions for the most part eased in our industry, especially into the second half 2023. As a Turf and …