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State of the Industry Landscape and Irrigation Share    
For the annual State of the Industry report, Landscape and Irrigation sought feedback from industry professionals from all areas of the landscape and irrigation markets. Association leaders, manufacturers, contractors, designers, and more lent their insights to this overview of industry issues. In this article, some of the challenges the industry has seen in the past year are discussed, and delved into some thoughts as to what 2012 might bring. More
Survey: Most small business owners worry about health care costs Los Angeles Business Share
Small business owners worry about the availability and rising cost of health care, a new survey shows, but three-quarters of the folks who responded didn't know about a small business tax credit to offset the cost of benefits - or a new health care purchasing program coming in 2014 that will help them shop for insurance. More
Rising gas prices are hurting small businesses Standard-Examiner Share
When Mike Bachman started his plumbing business 38 years ago, paying for gas wasn't much of an issue. Boy, have times changed. Surging gas prices impact motorists everywhere, but the hurt is extra hard for small businesses that rely heavily on driving to make their money More How to ensure an equipment failure doesn't cost you your business Smart Business Online Share
Most business owners understand the importance of insuring their physical property. But too many are unaware of the need for insurance to cover losses resulting from that physical damage, such as lost revenue when mechanical equipment fails, says Marc McTeague, president of Best Hoovler McTeague Insurance Services, a member of the SeibertKeck Group. More
Alternative fuels Irrigation & Green Industry Share
You almost can't avoid the swelling chorus urging you to to use alternative fuels in your mowers, trimmers, and other maintenance equipment: "Go green! Eco is where it's at! Green is the new gold!" Seldom has an industry movement gained importance so quickly. Take the test yourself. Type the phrase "eco-green" into your favorite search engine. Twenty years ago, that search might have drawn a blank. Today, it will return upwards of three million hits. More
Is landscape architecture no longer 'The Good Wife'? The Huffington Post Share
Good news for landscape architects: Your employment prospects are better than those of building architects and your work is appreciated more than ever - think of the High Line. Bad news, you don't always get the credit - think of the High Line. More Boxwood blight spreads to United States Greenhouse Grower Share
Much like downy mildew and dogwood anthracnose before it, boxwood blight is the latest disease to attack a plant favorite. First spotted in the United Kingdom in the mid-1990s, boxwood blight (Cylindrocladium buxicola or Cylindrocladium pseudonaviculatum) is now thought to be prevalent throughout Europe. In October 2011, this same fungus was confirmed on boxwoods in Connecticut landscapes, garden centers and nurseries. More
5 emails successful people don't send American Express OPEN Forum Share
There are certain types of emails you should never send. You might feel good firing them off, but sending them undermines your effectiveness. One kind of email that you should consider not sending is the one asking permission. The world opens up if you stop asking for permission. Most decisions about whether to send an email asking permission fall between mission-critical and unnecessary. More
The 5 most powerful words in sales Inc. Share
Awesome photos, catchy videos, and fancy graphics are helpful, but the most important thing where sales are concerned are the words you use. Why? Words build relationships. People buy from people. Words can also guide your approach to sales, because attitudes are often based on words. More
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