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It can be tough to start understanding your numbers, but taking a few necessary steps will get you moving in the right direction.

The tradeshow will have a new look and feel in 2022.

Robotic, autonomous and electric mower prototypes are being featured.

New products include a chainsaw, pruner, rear wheel drive mower and electric pressure washer.

The new LANDSCAPES name will launch next September.

Bill Arman, Ed LaFlamme told LANDSCAPES attendees how to get employees in the front door – and how to keep them from leaving.

Makita breaks ground on new Atlanta facility The ceremonial groundbreaking marks the beginning of construction for a new 600,000 square-feet facility. HALL COUNTRY, Ga. – Makita U.S.A., Inc. held a ceremonial groundbreaking recently to launch construction of a new 600,000 square-feet facility northeast of Atlanta in Hall County, Ga. The new facility will be constructed on 80 acres of land and is part of Makita’s planned future development to address continuing growth in the United States. ...

Gallardo, Osborn retiring from Caterpillar The two executives are long-time members of the board of directors. DEERFIELD, Ill. – Juan Gallardo and William (Bill) Osborn, long-time members of the Caterpillar board, are retiring. The company also elected Cargill Board Chair and CEO David MacLennan to the board. All changes were effective April 14, 2021. Gallardo, 73, is the chairman of Organización CULTIBA, S.A.B. de C.V. where he retired as CEO in 2016. He was elected to the Caterpillar boar...

Planning pains The experts say most of you aren’t budgeting. Here’s why you should and how to get started. © Beth Walrond You don’t need a crystal ball to predict the future – a budget should do the trick, at least for your business. Consultant Bruce Wilson of Bruce Wilson & Company says it takes three or four years of practice, but setting a budget and doing so effectively can help landscapers measure how they set goals. “You’ve got to be financially responsible as an owner,” Wi...

Sign up for our Vendor Showcase It kicks off at noon on Wednesday. Are you looking for the latest information on green industry products? Then you’ve come to the right place! Register now for Wednesday’s Lawn & Landscape Vendor Showcase, taking place starting at noon ET. Learn about the newest products on the market to help make you more profitable in 2021. Click here to learn more and register today! Don’t forget to add this week’s event to your calendar. Can’t participate on Wedne...