Ashley Thomas
Program Manager, Gallagher Franchise Solutions
Ashley Thomas
Program Manager, Gallagher Franchise Solutions
I have been managing the insurance needs of franchise owners for more than 10 years and I absolutely love it. I think it’s the challenge of finding you the right insurance for your franchise and getting you the absolute best rate that keeps me going. It’s fun to put myself in your shoes for a while so you can focus on your business and not worry about all the complexities of business insurance – that’s where I come in. It’s a lot like football. I look at the playing field, find where you might be vulnerable and then make sure you have all the blockers (protection) in place so you can hold on to the ball and score. Just like insurance, no two plays are alike and you have to know your stuff.
It’s important to regularly evaluate your toolshed to ensure your landscaping company has the equipment it needs to get the job done. Whether it’s basic services like mowing grass or larger ones like cutting back out-of-control hedges, having the right tools for the job will guarantee your team can complete their landscaping jobs safely, on time and under budget. To help you get started, we’ll cover some essential tools every landscaping business needs.
As a landscaper, having the right equipment for the job is critical. Trucks are the workhorses of many landscaping businesses, necessary for transporting heavy equipment and even your employees to job sites throughout the region.
As a landscaper, it’s your job to help clients enjoy their yards and outdoor spaces. When warm weather sweeps across Michigan, common pests, such as mosquitos and ticks, start to make their presence known.
The summer months are the busiest time of year for landscaping professionals. One important task you should never overlook: Ensuring you have the proper insurance coverages to keep your business, clients and employees safe.
More than fifty years after the very first Earth Day pushed the modern environmental movement onto the national agenda, environmental sustainability remains a major issue.
Home gardens flourished during the pandemic, drawing many comparisons to the “Victory Gardens” of World War I and II. This trend is poised to continue in 2023.
What do poor project management and bad business decisions have in common? These mistakes often lead to less-than-ideal outcomes for new and veteran landscaping businesses.
Like most good things, the busy season is not without risk. With Spring comes the start of the storm season. Taking steps to prepare ahead of time can help mitigate losses and ease your stress level.
