Author: Steven M. Cohan, Ph.D.
Written for students enrolled in landscape contracting programs and for entry level managers, this text emphasizes business principles and their applications to the landscape industry. It provides comprehensive coverage on the following topics:
- Financial accountability and management
- Budget development
- Profitable pricing
- Personnel management, professional development, and employee productivity
- Economic sustainability
- Creating a lean culture
- Project management
Written from a practical approach, the text contains information taken directly from design/build and landscape maintenance companies. Case studies and chapter questions reinforce Green Industry applications of the concepts learned.