Ask the Expert: 4 Tips for Virtual Selling & Your Remote Sales Team
Earlier this month, we shared an article for communicating with your customers during COVID-19. We spoke about different ways to communicate with your customer by sending the right message, talking about safety, discussing things that are important to your business, and utilizing technology and virtual communications. This last piece virtual communications, is critical now during […]
Are You Season Ready? 5 Things to Tackle Before the Start of the Season
We’ve had a mild winter and spring on the horizon, now it’s just a matter of weeks (or days) before you and your team are in the full swing of the season. With that in mind, now is the time to make sure you are ready to start off on the right foot. Take a […]
5 Recruiting Tips to Connect with More Potential Employees
As we head into the 2020 season, the one thing we know for sure is that the labor shortage will continue. We have seen record low unemployment for several years now and 73% employers across all industries are having challenges finding qualified, dependable employees—and the Green Industry is no different. Irrigation & Green Industry Magazine […]
Ask the Expert: Proactive Turf Solutions for Spring
From Anthony Pignataro We’ve just experienced another mild winter, after a wet and hot 2019. The weather does it best to challenge the Professional Landscape Contractor and Professional Lawn Applicator. We’ve seen the hottest and wettest 10-year period on record in more than a century. This means more [and harder] to solve issues with turfgrass. […]
Close More Deals: 4 Tips to Help You Get the Job and Customer
Winter is the time to evaluate your business and plan for 2020. Focus on business and marketing strategies such as strategic purchasing, updating your service portfolio, employee training, and increasing new business and customers. When you plan out your year: you benefit, your employees benefit, your customers benefit, and your business benefits. It’s easy to […]
Get Ready For Spring in 6 Easy Steps!
Step 1: Commit Now to Lock In Savings All Season Long! Get products now, pay later Flexibility helps you grow your profits Inventory management made easier, beat the seasonal rush & re-stock now Earn double Central points Plan ahead so you can focus on what’s important in the spring Ask your Central Rep to learn […]
5 Tips: How To Make Your Website Effective
Having an online presence is vital for any business, especially in our industry. Today, there are many ways to have an online presence, but your number-one approach must be through your website. Your website is the forefront of your business, especially when a potential new customer is searching online for the nearest contractor or that […]
Benefits Of Social Media
We’ve discussed this past month the importance of having an online presence. Having your Google my Business and website ready to go is great and shows that your company is prepared, but there’s another step that will benefit your business. Now is the time to focus on having a social media presence. The use of […]
Strategic Purchasing: 5 Benefits of an Early Order Program
With any luck, you were able to take some time off around the holidays to relax and recharge for 2020. With time to reflect and decompress, we look to the upcoming season with fresh eyes and new found energy. Make the most of the winter months before the season officially kicks off in the spring. […]
Best Marketing Tips of 2019
2019 is coming to an end, and 2020 is right around the corner. It’s an important time to look back at what drove success. This will help you successfully plan for 2020. Below is a recap of this year’s top marketing articles that will help you make sure you stay ahead of your competitor. Start […]