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Aug 2020

Posted at 13:47h in Blog

When the COVID-19 outbreak started increasing in late March 2020, we were all in a state of concern. We did not know if the Landscape Industry, like so many others, would be shut down for a prolonged period. While that unfortunately was the case with many industries, thankfully it was not for the landscape industry. Since May, many landscapers have been reporting increased enquiries and sales, which is great news! However, some landscapers have asked me, “how do I manage my business so that profits

Jul 2020

Posted at 12:44h in Blog

As business owners, we all want our valued employees to stay long-term. The benefits of retaining employees are numerous, so it is worth spending some time to use the strategies below as a check list to ensure you are doing all you can to retain employees. Here are 10 ways we can retain employees long term. Retention starts with recruiting properly Retention starts with recruiting properly. Writing a compelling advertisement, screening applicants and choosing who to interview, asking them the right questions and planning a trial

Jun 2020

Posted at 17:23h in Blog, Marketing, Money, Uncategorized

A Profit Share System for key employees? Why didn’t I think of that?! Thankfully many of us have some great employees working with us at the moment, which is why employee retention and job satisfaction probably continue to remain high on our list of priorities. One employee retention strategy that I like is the Profit Share System (PSS). I developed a system for the landscape industry years ago, after using one for years in my previous business. When you get a PSS right, it contributes significantly to

May 2020

Posted at 11:36h in Blog, Uncategorized

As you know, our daily habits can work for, or against us in achieving productive days and achieving our goals. In this article, we will look at whether your daily habits are effective, or and if some need to change. Starting the day You probably start the day the same way and have been doing so for many years. Get up at the same time, conversations with your kids and wife (or not if it’s too early), breakfast at the same time, look at text messages and/or

Apr 2020

Posted at 16:18h in Blog, Entrepeneurship, Systems, Uncategorized

Talking to landscapers around the country recently, they are reporting that enquiries from potential clients have started again. Which is great news! The Government has recently mentioned that Australia is on its way back from the Virus, which is also great news, and the COVID-19 Restrictions will be slowly eased during May and June. We have all been challenged by COVID-19 (personally and professionally), but it’s now time to plan for a more robust Winter/Spring. Here are some key strategies. Know your current financial situation and stable future

Mar 2020

Posted at 15:21h in Blog, Money, News

To assist business owners in preparing their businesses for the economic downturn that we are experiencing, here is some information collated from Government websites to help clarify the key pieces of information that company Directors need to know. Employees Speak to your employees regarding a possible shutdown of your business in the coming weeks. Explain the seriousness of the virus and that we all must do what we can to stop the spread. Mention that Centrelink payments can be received and superannuation can be accessed to help

Feb 2020

Posted at 10:11h in Blog, Money

Business automation is creating greater efficiency, saving time and money, and allowing the transferal and reporting of information to be more accurate. Let's have a look at some the areas we could be utilising business automation via simple software/app technologies. Scheduling Most of us are probably utilising our computer calendars (Apple or Windows) every day to book business meetings. It wasn’t that long ago when we were using a paper diary. I remember, when I made the transfer from a paper diary to my Windows diary. It took

Jan 2020

Posted at 13:48h in Blog, Money

Now that you are back running your business, it is the perfect time to think about what you want to see happen throughout the year. Set One Major Goal for the Next 12 Months If you could achieve anything in your business this year, what major achievement would put a massive smile on your face and allow you to feel this year has been great? Often when we think about a major goal, we might talk ourselves out of going for it because we find many reasons why

Nov 2019

Posted at 12:01h in Blog, Entrepeneurship, Leadership

The end of the year is fast approaching, and if you reflect briefly over the past 12 months, you will find that many people have helped you and your business achieve goals, complete projects, execute transactions, perform thousands of tasks, learn lessons and helped your business maintain its strong reputation. December is the month we send out good wishes to clients, associates, suppliers and employees to enjoy Christmas and the holiday period. So with that in mind, how could you express gratitude to all the people

Oct 2019

Posted at 17:26h in Blog, Leadership

The Richmond Football Club’s transformation is a great story, going from a struggling club (poor form and extreme debt) to winning 2 premierships in the last 3 years and becoming one of the strongest clubs in the AFL. Let’s look at some of the key cultural changes they made and what can be applied to a small business. 1. Crystal clear vision Back in 2010, the newly appointed President of the Richmond Football Club, Peggy O’Neal, submitted a vision to the board. It involved the appointment of

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