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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


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


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


How to use KPIs effectively
There's never been a more important time to use key performance indicators. In this article, business coach Daniel Fitzpatrick explains...
Dec 22, 20225 min read


Get recession ready!
Whether a recession arrives or not, business coach Daniel Fitzpatrick shares some top tips to help you make it through in better shape...
Sep 1, 20225 min read


Are your systems failing you?
Business coach Daniel Fitzpatrick looks at five tell-tale signs of bad systems in a tradie’s business If you’re struggling to systemise,...
Jul 1, 20226 min read


Learning the hard way
NZ Landscaper reviews a judgement from the Dispute Tribunal handed down following a major dispute on a $59,000 landscaping job...
Dec 31, 20214 min read


Favourable Forecast
New Zealand economist Tony Alexander takes a close look at current and future spending trends and how they might affect landscapers New...
Oct 31, 20214 min read


Contact tracing and contactless inductions
The ability to track people’s movements makes completing inductions more important than ever. For you, your team, and the families...
Jun 1, 20203 min read


Less yes, Less Stress
There’s no doubt that being seen as ‘the nice guy’ by clients and staff has its benefits, but there comes a point when it can be...
Mar 1, 20202 min read
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