How to build a better landscape business

The Landscape Management Network will host a workshop for owners, estimators, bookkeepers and financial staff.

No More Guessing: Build a Better Landscape Business 

 
Classes: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – January 19 and 20
Peer networking event: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. – January 19
 
Overview
You won't be sitting back listening to what you should be doing – you'll be busy actually doing it, using your own numbers to create a budget and a plan for greater profit.
 
The instructors are landscape contractors who've built some of the top companies in the industry, from the ground up. The program has been described as, "The ultimate business management tool for a contractor." 
 
Build a plan to ensure your business is positioned to make money, and a pricing system that links to with plan. And it's all ready for work the very next day.
 
See how simple it is to:
• Target profitable sales and spending goals
• Calculate the right hourly rates and markups – using your own financials
• Close more deals, faster, with proven estimating methods
• Create clear goals and job plans for crews
• Track job progress and give scoreboards to crews
• Implement bonus/incentive systems based on performance
 
See how simple it is to run a more profitable landscape company.
 
For a full agenda of the event, click here
 
General information: 
You will need to bring a laptop computer and some financial information. It is recommended to have the owner attend with an estimator or bookkeeper/financial staff. Lunch, snacks, beverages and internet access are provided, compliments of Ohio CAT.
 
Peer networking event (New this year):
This year's seminar will include an attendee networking Session on January 19, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
 
All attendees are encouraged to stick around after the day's events to meet with other like-minded owners in the industry. There is no extra cost and food and beer will be provided.
 
Cost: 
OLA members: $99 
Non-members: $199
 
Held at: 
DoubleTree by Hilton 
6200 Quarry Ln 
Independence, OH 44131