Through the Grapevine

THINK DIGITAL FIRST

The time is upon us. Landscaping business model that they need to is unquestionably a business embrace fully the software revolution. conducted primarily outdoors to While business apps are the new cut the grass, trim the hedges, and rake central platform for small business, with the leaves. However, like any small busi- 3.8 million in the Google store alone, it’s ness owner, landscape contractors still daunting to decide which are best for must manage the business side of their your company. That trend only accelercompanies. ated in 2020 amidst the pandemic.

In today’s business world, you must In response to these challenges for think digital first. From landscape specifically the landscaping industry, business management software to the Green Industry Pros has partnered numerous mobile applications, there with SquareStack to offer GreenApps. are numerous options The central purpose of to help make running GreenApps is to help the a business easier. Apps landscape contractor to are relatively inex- consolidate or aggrepensive and for small gate all their existing contractors, it can help digital tools or apps, give them an edge in from QuickBooks to competing with larger social media and HR corporations and lead to tools, into one system bigger profits. Ryan Whisner (920) 542-1238 of record. The system

By digital first, we rwhisner@acbusinessmedia.com allows the small business mean that you must start owner access with one thinking about your business in terms username and password. of software and hardware as much as The most significant feature is the supplies. real time dash-

How do you board that start your day? allows contracOnce you grab tors to see all your coffee, the data from you’re checking their systems QuickBooks such as bank or some other balances, social financial soft- media followers, ware or app to expense reports check your bank and more. With balance via your phone or computer. quicker access to this information, it Some of you may even use ZipRecruiter allows you as landscape professionals or Indeed to drive recruitment efforts. and often owner-operators, to get out Other apps extend into project manage- and do the business of landscaping and ment, HR and beyond. have less administrative pain around

Recent surveys suggest that most managing their business. landscapers are using at least 8 software If you’re already spending $100 to tools or apps to operate their businesses. $200 per month on apps or software, the Just from that alone, they can become idea to use GreenApps for only $10 more overwhelmed trying to sort out all the per month to make all that software different passwords and usernames. work is a no brainer. Visit greendinustry-

It is very apparent to most small busi- pros.com for more information. ness owners, that if they’re going to succeed, scale, or sustain their current

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