There are some important things you should know about the fuel that runs your business.  Ethanol blends in fuel can have a direct impact on your equipment and your bottom line.  This webinar on ethanol covered the following topics:

* Learn about the latest developments related to higher levels of ethanol (above E10)
* Find out what reports and studies show on how E15 and above fuels impact small engines
* Learn what to do now to protect your equipment from potential damage
* Ask the presenter your specific questions about ethanol

Information was presented by Kris Kiser, a leading industry expert on ethanol and a longtime advocate of the landscaping industry.  Kris is executive vice president of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, a trade association representing the $15-billion landscape, forestry, utility and lawn equipment manufacturing industry.

Looking for some proven methods of growing your landscaping business?  We covered these methods and practical lessons in our free, one hour webinar.

* 3 simple steps to reach the best buyers in your area
* Low-cost methods for winning contracts without being the lowest bidder
* How to grow profits without lowering your prices

Information will be presented by Tony Bass, an entrepreneur, landscape industry expert, and author of six books, including The Money Making Secrets of A Multi-Million $ Landscape Contractor.  He is the co-author of The E-Myth Landscape Contractor: Why Most Landscaping Companies Don’t Work and What To Do About It.”  Bass is the former owner of Bass Custom Landscapes, which he grew into a multi-million dollar concern, and is the founder of Super Lawn Truck, Inc. manufacturing company.

The people you employ are critically important to the success of your business, but the daily challenges of running your firm have you spending more time working in rather than on your business.  

Take a break from the action to sharpen your hiring skills.  Join us for a FREE one hour Webinar that will offer practical lessons on:

     * Finding good employees
     * Retaining the best employees
     * Planning for future hiring instead of reacting to immediate needs
     * Hiring people who can free you up to work on bigger things

Register today to attend this special webinar at 3 p.m. EST on Thursday, December 9 and hear Dr. Bill Davis, associate dean for Working Professional Programs and an Executive Professor of Management at Wake Forest University’s Schools of Business, and Total Landscape Care Editor Billy Sims discuss how you can sharpen your hiring skills and make a positive difference in the growth of your business.  

Dr. Davis teaches leadership and behavior in organizations, management communication, and negotiating skills at Wake Forest University.  In addition to his faculty duties at Wake Forest, he is the principal in the Davis Development Company — a results-oriented consultancy that specializes in performance management and team development. Dr. Davis has consulted with and trained more than 12,000 managers and professionals from such companies as Alex Lee, Bank of America, BB&T, B/E Aerospace, Cogentrix Energy, Constellation Energy, and Stephens Inc.

Strong leadership is critically important to the continued growth of lawn and landscape businesses. Entrepreneurs face the typical challenges of working on rather than in their businesses. They are also faced with continued economic uncertainty, and clients with reduced budgets.

All business owners need to take a break from the action and reflect on the strategic direction of the company and how it will get there. Are you, as the owner, responsible for the day-to-day success of the company? Do your managers share your vision? Is the entire team on the same page with the execution of that plan? Are they motivated by your words and actions?

Join us for a special webinar at 3 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Oct. 12 and hear Dr. Bill Davis, associate dean for Working Professional Programs and an Executive Professor of Management at Wake Forest University’s Schools of Business, and Total Landscape Care Editor Billy Sims discuss how lawn and landscape professionals can sharpen their leadership skills and make a positive difference in the growth of their businesses.

Dr. Davis teaches leadership and behavior in organizations, management communication, and negotiating skills at Wake Forest University.  In addition to his faculty duties at Wake Forest, he is the principal in the Davis Development Company — a results-oriented consultancy that specializes in performance management and team development. Dr. Davis has consulted with and trained more than 12,000 managers and professionals from such companies as Alex Lee, Bank of America, BB&T, B/E Aerospace, Cogentrix Energy, Constellation Energy, and Stephens Inc.