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4 steps for implementing successful change
By Jenny Yu. Clear expectations, personal value, measured adoption and ongoing reinforcement help transform new initiatives into lasting company standards. Human nature is to avoid change, and this was the topic of focus in a recent Ingage webinar titled “From Suggested to Standard: Embedding Sales Behaviors That Stick.” In ...
It’s time for the summer of soccer!
By Emma Peterson. Join Heritage Landscape Supply Group for their 2026 XTV Soccer tour! The World Cup is coming to the United States and Heritage Landscape Supply Group (HLSG) is helping you count down the days with their 2026 XTV Soccer tour! This tour is a great opportunity for ...
Electrical awareness for maintenance technicians
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. When maintenance technicians operate with consistent awareness, they protect not only themselves but also every person who relies on the systems they maintain. If there’s one area of maintenance work that demands absolute respect, it’s electricity. Technicians work around it every day — replacing lighting, ...
Rethinking weather safety for outdoor jobsites
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how new weather intelligence tools are helping contractors better assess heat and lightning risks before conditions become dangerous. Weather can shift quickly on an outdoor jobsite, forcing contractors to make immediate decisions that affect both worker safety and project schedules. When crews are exposed to lightning, ...
Accelerate your business with Heritage+
By Emma Peterson. Get everything you need and more with Heritage’s suite of tools and features. The team at Heritage Landscape Supply Group is constantly looking for ways to help their family of companies grow, thrive and reach new heights. One way they work towards this goal is through ...
AI-powered weather tools aim to improve outdoor jobsite safety
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how Flash Weather AI uses lightning prediction, historical data and real-time analytics to help outdoor crews make safer and more efficient decisions. Weather conditions can quickly interrupt outdoor work, forcing crews to weigh safety risks against the need to keep projects moving. For contractors and other ...
Top February articles: Innovation, community and business boosters
By Emma Peterson. A look at what the industry has been talking about over the last month. As we enter into the lovely weather of springtime, outdoor professionals around the Northern Hemisphere are starting to prep for the busy warm season. As you and your crew prepare supplies and freshen ...
The Coffee Shops™ welcome Flash Weather AI!
By Jesse Sanchez. Flash Weather AI delivers weather intelligence never seen before, helping outdoor industries make faster and safer operational decisions The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings, and outdoor living are ...
The Coffee Shops™ welcome Ingage to OCS!
Ingage is a cloud-based presentation platform that helps contractors create, share and measure professional sales presentations. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living, are pleased to welcome Ingage into ...
From 2025 into 2026: A marketing perspective
By Emma Peterson. Build a strong market presence in the new year by understanding the importance of a digital presence and navigating the rise of AI. As another year comes to a close, now is the perfect time to reflect on 2025 and the trends that have shaped the outdoors ...
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