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...
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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...
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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 16 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...
Mar 15 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...
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There are always warning signs in business before trouble appears but, unless you actively look for them, they can take you by surprise....
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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...
Jun 30, 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...
May 1, 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...
Mar 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...
Dec 22, 20225 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...
Sep 1, 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...
Jul 1, 20226 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,...
Jan 1, 20224 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...
Nov 1, 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...
Mar 1, 20212 min read
Planning for growth
While your clients expect trees that will mature and last for years to come, they also want trees that look good right from the start....
Mar 1, 20202 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...
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