SELLING YOUR LAWN CARE BUSINESS CAN BE A LUCRATIVE AND REWARDING EXPERIENCE, but it’s important to understand the legal implications involved in the process. Properly navigating these considerations ensures a smoother transition, minimizes risk, and maximizes the value of…
Dealing with the Emotions Aspects of Selling Your Lawn Care Business SELLING A LAWN OR LANDSCAPING BUSINESS can be an emotionally charged decision, one that involves more than just financial considerations. For many business owners, their company is…
The Importance of Recurring Revenue for Lawn and Landscaping Businesses WHEN IT COMES TO OWNING A LAWN AND LANDSCAPING BUSINESS, understanding the financial foundation of your operations is key to long-term success. Among the various elements contributing to the…
Start with the End in Mind: Building a Lawn and Landscaping Business Ready for Sale from Day One WHEN STARTING A LAWN AND LANDSCAPING COMPANY, many owners focus on getting their hands dirty–literally. The thrill of landing the first…
When it comes to owning a lawn and landscaping business, understanding the financial foundation of your operations is key to long-term success. Among the various elements contributing to the financial stability and growth of such a business, one stands out…
Inflation appears to be easing a bit for the first time in a few years. That’s good news for everyone, including business owners, who have been struggling with rising prices on everything from gas to equipment to labor. Inflation has…
The perfect business doesn’t exist. And savvy buyers are not looking for a company that gets everything right. They’re looking for a company that meets their goals and one where they can make the numbers work for them. Strategic buyers…
I’m writing this during a hurricane. Don’t worry – I and everyone I know is at home staying safe and dry, but just about every landscaping company in Florida has the day off thanks to a storm that is covering…
When I talk to owners considering selling their businesses, I often get asked what “the most important number” they should focus on is. In my experience, there are three very important numbers (among many other numbers that also matter). If…
Here’s why it matters If you own a landscaping company, you know that your people are your most important asset. That’s why growing talent should be one of your highest priorities. Ask yourself these questions: Who can I trust to…