Ready for a career change? Three business owners share how they made the switch

Posted on 12/26/2018 by Bobcat Team

Categories: Down to Business Tags: Business, Construction

A Bobcat T590 compact track loader uses a bucket to move asphalt.

Change can be exciting, thrilling and overwhelming all at the same time. But it can also be worth it. These three business owners started out chasing a career they thought was “the one” – until they discovered an entirely new…

5 ways to boost snow crew morale during winter storms

Posted on 12/17/2018 by Bobcat Team

Categories: Down to Business Tags: Attachments, Business, Skid-Steer Loaders, Snow Removal, Snowblower

John Eastman, owner of Eastman Homeowner Services, knows snow. Located at 8,000 feet in the High Sierra Mountain town of Mammoth Lakes, Eastman’s snow removal crew regularly battles extreme snowfalls – including 445 inches of the stuff during the 2016-2017…

Boost your business with word of mouth marketing

Posted on 12/14/2018 by Bobcat Team

Categories: Down to Business Tags: Business

Bob Urban, owner of Lawn & Order Landscaping, pictured with a Bobcat E85 compact excavator.

Word-of-mouth marketing is an important part of any business, big or small. It not only piques people’s interest, but it can also result in a lifetime of loyalty through recommendations and referrals. Take it from these three industry professionals who…

A professional steward of the land

Posted on 11/16/2018 by Bobcat Team

Categories: Down to Business,On the Job Tags: Attachments, Brushcat, Compact Track Loader, Conservation, Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping

Bobcat T650 compact track loader moving through a wooded area.

Improving Wildlife Habitats As the owner of Dogwood Land Management in North Henderson, Illinois, Chase Burns is on a mission is to be a steward of nature through wildlife habitat management, general land improvement and comprehensive property management services. Burns…

What to do when an injury changes what you can do

Posted on 10/01/2018 by Bobcat Team

Categories: Beyond the Work,Down to Business,On the Job Tags: Business, Compact Excavators, Compact Track Loaders, Construction

Todd Sharp dumps dirt out of the bucket of his Bobcat T650 compact track loader.

We all know it can happen. An injury on – or off – the job can change your life in an instant, making it impossible for you to function the way you once did. So what do you do when…

Get your safety program started with these 10 steps

Posted on 09/17/2018 by Bobcat Team

Categories: Down to Business Tags: Construction, Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping, Safety

Of course safety is a top priority for your business. But if you need help getting your safety program off the ground, follow these 10 steps recommended by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 1. Establish safety and health…

How to leave homeowners happy and rake in referrals

Posted on 07/30/2018 by Bobcat Team

Categories: Down to Business Tags: Business, Landscaping, Marketing

Landscaper moves rocks with his Bobcat excavator in the landscaping bed of his customer.

To build your landscaping business, you need to rake in referrals. To rake in referrals, you need to leave homeowners happy – really happy. In fact, your customers need to be so happy with your company and the work you…

5 ways to get more customers

Posted on 07/09/2018 by Bobcat Team

Categories: Down to Business Tags: Business, Construction, Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping, Marketing, Snow Removal

S630 clearing snow from a residence using a snowblower

Before a client can hire you for the work, they need to know you can do the work. And while word of mouth is still one of the best methods to draw in new business, a well-rounded marketing plan can…

4 tips for attracting Generation Z to skilled trades jobs

Posted on 03/19/2018 by Bobcat Team

Categories: Down to Business Tags: Business, Construction, Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping, Marketing

A Bobcat T590 compact track loader and an E35 excavator work at a construction site.

Having trouble hiring young workers? This business owner shares four tips to get Generation Z and Millennials excited about skilled trades work.

6 tips for keeping business small yet progressive with compact equipment

Posted on 03/06/2018 by Bobcat Team

Categories: Down to Business Tags: Business, Compact Excavators, Construction, Leasing, Rental

Graeme Robertson's R-Series E35 takes down a garage in a residential neighborhood in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Graeme Robertson walked away from contracting once. Although a natural in the seat of a machine, he went searching for a steadier paycheck and found it as a carpenter until injuries from a snowmobile accident left him unable to climb…

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