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The Importance of Customer Service Training
By: Clare Curley - November 2009 - HR and Workforce Advice
Quality customer service is often key to a healthy, profitable business since it can often make or break a client relationship. When employees have direct, daily contact with customers, it is imperative they acquire the necessary customer service skills to work with clients effectively.


Tailoring Your Design for Every Home
By: Clare Curley - November 2009 - How To Articles
A good landscaper looks to the home itself for inspiration. With homes and yards that come in all shapes and sizes, landscapers should create an exterior that truly complements a home’s personality.


High School Students Win Sustainability Solutions Competition
By: Elizabeth Cotner - November 2009 - News
Three high school students with a passion for going green promoted their school’s sustainable facility in a national competition. They not only placed first, but continue to educate others about the importance of renewable energy through their winning Web site.


Prioritizing Innovation
By: Laura Schlereth - November 2009 - Tools and Technology
Small innovations, when properly planned, prioritized and implemented on a regular basis, can result in huge efficiencies and cost savings for small businesses in the construction industry—a valued goal in any market climate.


Marketing to Women
By: Laura Schlereth - November 2009 - Industry Trends
Marketing to women is an under-utilized tactic for most businesses. But if you want to increase your clientele, it’s important to start paying more attention to the details and creating designs that address the female perspective.


Landscaping Ideas for the Winter Months
By: Laura Schlereth - November 2009 - Industry Trends
From the moment frost touches the ground, once plentiful gardens in northern regions of the country typically become barren due to cold weather and snow. But choosing the right plants and design ideas for your client’s yard will keep the landscape abundant during winter’s coldest months.


Your Home: Saving Money With Energy Star Appliances
By: Your Local Independent Contractor and Lowe's - November 2009 - How To Articles


November 2009: New LowesForPros Articles & Features
By: LowesForPros Staff - November 2009 - News


Branding for Success (Part 3): Getting Your Employees to Understand the Brand
By: Dennis McCafferty - October 2009 - How To Articles
Launching a great brand will fuel a winning success strategy. But you need employees to understand, accept and then effectively promote your vision for the gameplan to work.


Market Your Brand to Women
By: Tara Remiasz - October 2009 - How To Articles
With many women in charge of the buying decisions in the home, many landscapers are missing out on an important demographic when creating their marketing strategies. By learning to market to women effectively, landscapers can drive much-needed traffic to their businesses.


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