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The best contract management systems
Many businesses hire contractors to help with their workload – but managing what is sometimes a chaotic process can quickly get messy. In...
Mar 34 min read


A few changes announced
The Government has announced changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), which will be rolled out throughout 2025. Immigration...
Mar 32 min read


Wow clients and dominate your niche
It sounds so easy: go out on your own; provide excellent service; get happy clients, referrals, repeat work, five-star reviews: and build...
Jan 1, 20254 min read


Becoming a better bidder - part 2
Bidding for jobs can be challenging, especially when you’re starting out. As we heard during the Prebble 2024 Young Landscaper of the...
Jan 1, 20256 min read


Don't get screwed by labour costs!
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...
Sep 2, 20243 min read


Crafting cancellation policies
For most businesses, reschedules and cancellations are an unfortunate (and sometimes frustrating) part of the job. But plans change and...
Mar 1, 20244 min read


For the record
BuiltIn expert Ben Rickard explains how detailed records of conversations and work done could save you if a job turns sour BuiltIn is...
Sep 1, 20222 min read


Lockdown aids and Landscaping boom
Financial indicators and busy workloads seem to show Kiwis are spending more on home improvements – including landscaping – as a...
Sep 1, 20213 min read


Landscape Views - Issue 6
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Feb 28, 20214 min read


Landscape Views - Issue 4
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Sep 30, 20203 min read
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