It sounds so easy: go out on your own; provide excellent service; get happy clients, referrals, repeat work, five-star reviews: and build...

Bidding for jobs can be challenging, especially when you’re starting out. As we heard during the Prebble 2024 Young Landscaper of the...

Bidding for jobs can be challenging, especially when you’re starting out. As we heard during the Prebble 2024 Young Landscaper of the...

Jon Muller is a Registered Master Landscaper who specialises in design. In this article, he shares what he’s learned about design work...

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...

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...

Late or bad payers can have a serious impact on a business' cashflow, effecting its ability to pay for materials and staff wages. In the...

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...

Businesses that became accredited employers in 2022 will soon need to decide if they want to maintain their accreditation status....

In a last chance warning to the construction sector, Inland Revenue is telling businesses and sole traders to do the right thing and get...

Have you been getting consents for low-risk jobs that don’t require them? Or worse, have you been carrying out work that does require a...

Fun fact: your business only stays in business if it's profitable. We know, you knew that already! But ensuring profitability and growth...

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has outlined changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) to prioritise higher skilled...

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...

Managing risk as a landscaper is about more than just having the right insurance, explains Ben Rickard Having the correct insurance in...

The Construction Contractors Amendment Act has been updated again and, after 5 October 2023, landscapers must ensure commercial contracts...

There are always warning signs in business before trouble appears but, unless you actively look for them, they can take you by surprise....

Business Coach Daniel Fitzpatrick shares ways to build work ethic and commitment when working with the generations some older business...

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...

In New Zealand, certain trees are designated as Notable Trees. These can hold a special place in the hearts of communities and are...