What operating cost metric is most important to track to ensure a landscape company’s success? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “Cost of sales, which includes direct labor and cost of materials. Those are huge variable costs.” Adam Linnemann Linnemann Lawn Care & Landscaping Columbia, Ill. “Tracking your budgeted hours versus actual hours and adjust your bidding accordingly... read more
Lower fuel prices help companies keep costs under control. Most is quiet on the expenses front for landscape professionals. Although industry members expect an overall operating cost increase of 11 percent—on par with what they reported for last year—they seem to be at ease thanks to fuel price relief. “I bought gas today for $1.95,” says Steve Biernacki, general manager... read more
Operating costs inch up, but landscape professionals don’t have much to complain about. Despite the LM Industry Pulse revealing an 11 percent increase in overall operating costs over last year, contractors interviewed for the report didn’t report many outrageous increases. For Chris Solimini, the most difficult cost to contend with is taxes. “You’re trying to have a legitimate business and... read more
