Guessing Ends Here. Take Control of your Business
Winning in business is a balance of knowing the “right way” of doing things and having the proper mindset. Read up on the tactics and mindset that have propelled contractors in the SynkedUP community into profitable growth.
Business Management
Can I Afford That Wishlist Item for my Business?
Can you afford that new truck or equipment? Don't guess-let the math decide. Learn how budgeting reveals the impact on your rates.
Business Management
The Ultimate Guide to: Knowing Your Numbers
You’re grinding it hard, you’re proud of the work you’re doing for your clients, you’re growing, and… …you know you should get a handle on your numbers, and graduate from the “I just check my bank account balance” phase. But you’re not sure how to start knowing your numbers? But……
Business Management
Want Less Office Work and More “You” Time?
If you’ve ever started your own business, I’m willing to bet that you’ve at least thought to yourself… ”How can I get someone to do my office work for my business, so I don’t have to do it at night?” In my talk at the annual Contractor Summit this year,…
Business Management
Are you the only one that can estimate jobs?
Are you the only one that can estimate jobs in your company? If yes, let me guess… You know what it’s like to miss dinner and let that pizza go cold. This is article 3 of 4 on my series of hurdles that contractors have to overcome to own a…
Business Management
Business Hard? Choose Your Hard
Is business feeling hard right now? Maybe you’re seeing leads dry up. Maybe you’re having a hard time building a good team. It’s not your imagination, these things are hard. Not to make light of these for real hard situations and challenges. But have you ever considered that it’s a…
Business Management
Building a system for your estimating process
I’m going to be using the metaphor of the fishing test in the context of building a system for your estimating process. “Does your business pass the fishing test?” Ever had anyone ask you that question? 😅 What do you mean by “fishing test”? I just got back from a…
Business Management
Making Money? Time for the Mid-Year Check
It’s that time in the heat of summer again! Are you making money? We’re officially past the halfway mark of this year. Which means… It’s time to hop off the hamster wheel for just a few minutes and sanity check whether we’re on track to hit our financial goals for…
Business Management
How to Properly Recover Equipment Costs in Your Landscape Company
It’s that time of year when a lot of landscape contractors take a look at the weather and decide “yeah, nah”, today will be an office day and we’ll keep the coffee going all day. Rather than work outdoors, it’s the perfect time to do some figuring and make sure…
Business Management
How to Pay Yourself as the Owner of a Landscape Business
I often run into this topic as I’m working with owners of landscape businesses all over North America at SynkedUP: How to pay yourself as the owner of a landscape business? Well, let’s start with the basic concept: You as the owner, and the business you own, are two…
Business Management
How to Think About Overhead Expenses in a Landscape Contractor Company
It’s winter time, and if you’re a landscaper, this is the time to plan, prep, and prepare for the upcoming season – especially when it comes to overhead expenses. If you follow my blog, you know I’m writing a series on budgeting, planning, and projecting to ensure your…
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