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Stop losing to cowboys - part 2
Lost out to a cowboy again? It’s always frustrating when that happens, especially when you know you’ve been undercut on price but not...
May 14 min read


The best contract management systems - part 2
Many businesses hire contractors – but managing what is sometimes a chaotic process can quickly get messy. In the second part of this...
May 14 min read


Stop losing to cowboys - Part 1
Lost out to a cowboy again? It’s always frustrating when that happens, especially when you know you’ve been undercut on price but not...
Mar 33 min read


The best contract management systems
Many businesses hire contractors to help with their workload – but managing what is sometimes a chaotic process can quickly get messy. In...
Mar 34 min read


Wow clients and dominate your niche
It sounds so easy: go out on your own; provide excellent service; get happy clients, referrals, repeat work, five-star reviews: and build...
Jan 1, 20254 min read


Becoming a better bidder - part 2
Bidding for jobs can be challenging, especially when you’re starting out. As we heard during the Prebble 2024 Young Landscaper of the...
Jan 1, 20256 min read


Become a better bidder
Bidding for jobs can be challenging, especially when you’re starting out. As we heard during the Prebble 2024 Young Landscaper of the...
Nov 1, 20243 min read


Don't get screwed by labour costs!
When you're in the landscaping game, a key part of getting your quote right is figuring out your labour costs accurately. It's not just...
Sep 2, 20243 min read


Job costing unveiled part II
In Issue 25 of NZ Landscaper, we heard from Simpro on what job costing is and how to streamline the process. Now, it’s time to explore...
Jul 1, 20243 min read


The secret to success?
Business success isn’t always due to having the best product or service. Sometimes it boils down to the mindset of the owner. In this...
Jul 1, 20245 min read


Job costing unveiled
Fun fact: your business only stays in business if it's profitable. We know, you knew that already! But ensuring profitability and growth...
May 1, 20244 min read


Stressed up to the eyeballs
Stress comes as part of owning a business, but that doesn’t mean it should control you. Read on as the Next Level Tradie shares some...
May 1, 20246 min read


Crafting cancellation policies
For most businesses, reschedules and cancellations are an unfortunate (and sometimes frustrating) part of the job. But plans change and...
Mar 1, 20244 min read


Discounting: Strategic move or mistake?
What’s the best move to make when work is thin on the ground – should you discount your pricing or hold firm? Daniel Fitzpatrick from The...
Mar 1, 20245 min read


Nine warning signs you can’t miss
There are always warning signs in business before trouble appears but, unless you actively look for them, they can take you by surprise....
Dec 22, 20236 min read


Five ways to make millennials and Gen Z part of the team
Business Coach Daniel Fitzpatrick shares ways to build work ethic and commitment when working with the generations some older business...
Nov 1, 20235 min read


When is enough, enough?
How do you handle that difficult team member who isn't performing and at what point do you say enough is enough? Business expert Daniel...
Sep 4, 20235 min read


Cashflow strategies you need
If you have a team of one or thousands, cashflow is an essential key to having a successful business. It’s also an area a lot of tradies...
Jun 30, 20235 min read


Protect your reputation as you grow
Growing a successful business is an ambition for many small landscape firms, but it comes with risks. Next Level Tradie’s Daniel...
May 1, 20235 min read


5 mindset shifts you need now
If you think the year ahead looks uncertain, business coach Daniel Fitzpatrick is here to say that you can make the difference between a...
Mar 1, 20235 min read
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