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…

How to Launch the Landscaping Job of Your Dreams

Posted on 02/05/2018 by Bobcat Team

Categories: Down to Business Tags: Business, Landscaping

Bobcat T650 dumping dirt on a landscaping project

You’ve made the decision to be your own boss. But you have no idea where to begin. Learn how two landscapers launched their businesses – and how you can follow in their footsteps.

6 Tips to Stay Ahead of Snow Removal and Avoid Downtime

Posted on 01/22/2018 by Bobcat Team

Categories: Down to Business Tags: Angle Broom, Bristles, Filters, Fluids, S570, Skid-Steer Loaders, Snow Blade, Snow Bucket, Snow Pusher

Mathew Zetterstrom holds Bobcat parts next to his S570 skid-steer loader.

When you live and work 400 miles from the nearest Bobcat dealership, it is critical to properly maintain your equipment and keep a readily available inventory of genuine parts.

5 Annual Planning Tips to Keep Your Business on Track

Posted on 01/08/2018 by Bobcat Team

Categories: Down to Business Tags: Annual Planning, Business, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning

Bobcat T595 compact track loader powers through mud and stays productive on a busy construction site.

The thought of annual planning doesn’t have to be intimidating. Follow these 5 critical steps and create a plan that will keep your equipment busy and your construction/landscaping business on track.

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