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Renewal conversations are where the real growth happens. Yet, how do you navigate these discussions confidently, especially when pricing changes or client expectations are in flux?

Team Attentive

December 5, 2024

Whether you want to retire or step into new ventures, ensuring that your landscaping business gets the best payout it deserves is more than just finding a buyer and walking away with a closing deal.

Digila Anna Mathew

October 29, 2024

Did you struggle to hit your bidding targets again this season? And did the peak season throw you off the hook, leaving you second-guessing the estimates you made for those multi-site projects? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.

Digila Anna Mathew

September 30, 2024

What does an ideal landscaping profit margin look like? While it depends on factors such as company size, services offered, target market, and competition, a 10-20% profit margin is generally apt for landscaping businesses.

Digila Anna Mathew

September 10, 2024

Transforming outdoor spaces should be exciting, not stressful. So, what’s causing the stress? You guessed it—project delays. Delays are one of the biggest challenges in landscaping businesses, happening for all sorts of reasons.

Digila Anna Mathew

September 4, 2024

Did you know that adopting price bundling can increase customer retention and give your business a competitive edge in the market? What if we told you that price bundling strategies can make your customers spend more on you?

Digila Anna Mathew

August 20, 2024

Have you ever felt like your landscaping business is running up against an invisible wall? You're not alone. While courage and calculated capital can push you to start a landscaping business, scaling consistently requires smart strategies.

Digila Anna Mathew

August 14, 2024

Here are some expert tips and actionable strategies to help you get your landscaping business ready for the busy season.

Arya Sharan

June 28, 2024

We all know that if snow and ice are not cleared from roads and parking lots, it can lead to potential accidents and even loss of life. Most of all, commercial snow management companies know that it can be a very stressful phase if not managed well.

Team Attentive

April 28, 2023

Running a successful commercial landscaping business is more than just mowing lawns and planting trees. To truly thrive in this competitive industry, it’s crucial to keep an eye on your profit margins. Profit margins are the lifeblood of any business

Arya Sharan

April 24, 2023

During the off-season, landscaping companies have to battle the winter blues as demand drops and business slows down, leaving them to rely on profits from busier months to survive until spring blooms again. So, what do landscapers do in winter?

Team Attentive

April 21, 2023

Winter has bid adieu and the harsh weather can often leave behind damaged, unkept outdoor areas—pavement, trees, hedges, and flower beds. Your customers are in need of long-overdue maintenance of their properties and it’s time to take action on those

Team Attentive

April 11, 2023

Do you want to learn how to win more landscaping contracts? As a commercial landscaping business owner, finding and winning new contracts is essential to the success of your business. While there are many strategies you can use to bring in more

Arya Sharan

March 30, 2023

Heard about the phrase “icing on the cake”? This is exactly what landscape enhancements do to the properties you cater to. And, of course, the resultant higher profit margins don’t hurt either. We want to make sure that you just don’t get the icing

Team Attentive

March 23, 2023

The revenue forecast is an essential part of any commercial landscaping business. It allows business owners to plan for future growth, make informed decisions about hiring and expansion, and ensure that they have enough resources to meet demand.

Arya Sharan

March 7, 2023

Commercial landscaping businesses are all about creating beautiful outdoor spaces that enhance the overall aesthetic and functionality of office buildings, HOAs, retail centers, apartment complexes, and public parks. A critical aspect of achieving

Arya Sharan

March 6, 2023

The gross margin of your commercial landscaping business reveals how well you manage costs, set prices for your services, and maintain a profit. You won’t have to worry about paying bills and taking care of overhead costs if you have a solid gross

Arya Sharan

March 1, 2023

Winter is upon us, and for many landscapers, that means it’s time to shift gears and focus on snow removal services. While snow season can be a lucrative time for landscaping businesses, it also comes with a unique set of challenges.

Team Attentive

October 29, 2022

It’s almost time for winter to hit! The commercial snow and ice management industry is gearing up for its busiest season. Fall has arrived, bringing along shorter days, chilly nights, and changing foliage. And now that fall is here; the snow season

Arya Sharan

October 27, 2022

As of today, there is an entire universe of challenges facing the asphalt paving & maintenance industry. When we interact with industry leaders and experts, there’s talk about inflation, labor shortage, supply chain constraints, and systemic...

Arya Sharan

September 22, 2022

Attentive.ai Inc, the Delaware-based business management software provider for outdoor services industries, has launched Automated Blueprint Takeoffs for maintenance and construction job estimation.

Team Attentive

September 15, 2022

Optimism and leading with positive emotions are crucial differentiators between a good and a great leader in the workplace. The latter leads by reinforcing optimism in the workplace.

Arya Sharan

September 2, 2022

U.S. Lawns takes immense pride in being one of the biggest and most successful franchise models in the landscaping industry. Michael Wood, the Senior Director of Franchise Operations at U.S. Lawns, has been a part of the landscaping industry since

Team Attentive

August 26, 2022

The difference between a poor leader and a good leader is that the latter prioritizes their people over anything else. They treat their people as the biggest, most important asset of a company. This is what Brenda Ward, the Vice President of Business

Team Attentive

June 25, 2022

As a commercial landscaping business owner, you probably dot all the i’s and cross all the t’s but are still unsure why your winning rate is at a standstill? You are possibly making some mistakes that are causing your bid successes to stagnate.

Team Attentive

April 25, 2022

We’re in the middle of spring and with the onset of summer, we’ll have our plates full with landscaping jobs. Your company is known for finishing beautiful projects. But is your backend process as precise and meticulous as the actual job done?

Team Attentive

March 25, 2022

It’s finally here. The day you decide you’re going to start your own lawn care business. How do you go beyond that, though? How to get your first 100 lawn care customers? Read on to find out.

Team Attentive

January 28, 2022

Are you an entrepreneur who loves being your own boss and enjoys working outdoors? A lawn care business might just be your calling! Starting a lawn care business is not tough, but running a successful lawn care business and growing it over the years

Team Attentive

October 27, 2021

No need to Google “competitive prices landscaping” or “how to price landscaping jobs”. We have you covered on the 101 of landscaping pricing strategy. Because we understand that one of the biggest challenges commercial landscaping businesses face...

Team Attentive

September 17, 2021

The benefit of humanity is a priority. The goal for any automation technology like AI should be for the greater good of people. AI is changing the way industries work. People often think that AI will render them useless.

Team Attentive

July 20, 2021

It’s that time of the year when snow management businesses are gearing up for their snow and ice removal missions. We’re sure you already know that weather plays a crucial role in accurately pricing the bids. It decides not only the pricing but also

Team Attentive

July 5, 2021