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Understanding the Hidden Costs of Landscaping

Your employees cost more than their hourly wages, and your materials aren't the only expenses behind a landscape project. In Part 7 of the One Estimate at a Time series, we explore labor burden, trucks, equipment, overhead, administrative time, material handling, and other hidden costs that landscape contractors need to recover when pricing profitable work.

John O'Connor 8 min read
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Why Hiring Employees Can Make You More Money
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Why Hiring Employees Can Make You More Money

Hiring employees can feel like one of the biggest financial risks a landscape contractor faces. In reality, the right employees create the capacity needed to complete more work, serve more customers, and grow a profitable business. In Part 5 of the One Estimate at a Time series, learn why understanding labor costs, estimating accurately, and investing in great people are essential to long-term business success.

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Small Profits Become Big Companies
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Small Profits Become Big Companies

Many landscape contractors believe the key to growth is landing bigger projects. In reality, the most successful companies are built through hundreds of profitable estimates and consistent business decisions. In Part 4 of the One Estimate at a Time series, discover how small improvements in estimating, labor, production rates, and profit margins compound over time to create a stronger, more profitable landscape business.

John O'Connor 4 min read
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