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Landscape Management back issues
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'Predictive' maintenance?
October 1, 2004... So you have a solid preventive maintenance program. You're not just changing oil and filters because you know that doing only those minimal services isn't a true PM program. You've carefully dissected service manuals to find all the required PM.
The other day, you even changed the...
Focus on financials: figuring out the numbers in your business might be the turning point in your success.
October 1, 2004... Editor's note: This is the last in a series of three articles on your key business drivers. This month we discuss financials.
Over the last couple of months, I have provided you with the analogy of looking at our businesses as a three-legged stool. It takes three solid legs to keep the...
Shop techs going cyber: parts diagrams and service manuals are out on the Internet and even burned on CDs just waiting for you. Knowledge is truly power.(From the shop: instant information)
November 1, 2004... As an old-time parts guy from the dark ages (the mid 70s), I grew up on paper and microfiche manuals and parts lists. There's something about the feel of a paper manual that's reassuring. You can make notes, comments and reminders on paper. It's tougher on microfiche but not impossible.
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Making managers: are you "grooming" your Hispanic/Latino employees to be your top managers of the future?(Your Next Leaders)
November 1, 2004... Picture yourself in this position: It's 20 years down the road, and you're ready to retire. Your children--now all adults--are settled in non-Green Industry careers. Who will take over your landscape or commercial lawn care business? Who are your top managers of the future? Are you...
Service beyond 'just a job'.(On the record: from the boss)
November 1, 2004... Meet Harold. He understands the meaning of service--willing, cheerful service. He's an example that we're all here for one reason, as well: to serve.
I met Harold for maybe 15 minutes in August. I'll probably never meet him again, but I don't think I'll ever forget him. His work begins...