Listen Carefully to Consumers
Big Grower
March 2010
Robin G. Brumfield
Many businesses say they’re paying attention to what customers say, but few actually do. Are you a winner or a loser?
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Consolidation: The Good and the Bad
Big Grower
March 2010
Dean Chaloupka
Consolidation can be great for efficiency and saving money in tough economic times, but is it worth it in the compromise of choice and new ideas?
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Capital Idea!
Big Grower
September 2009
By Barry Sturdivant
The first step in ensuring your business’ viability is understanding your financial requirements and how to attain them.
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Mid-Year Gut Check
Big Grower
September 2009
By Charlie Hall
Some economists say the recession is over. But though the future seems pregnant with possibility, the flabby economy still has quite a ways to go before a complete recovery.
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It’s All About Jobs
Big Grower
June 2009
By Kip Creel
A healthy lawn and garden industry is linked to how confident consumers are in their jobs.
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What’s In Your Wallet?
Big Grower
June 2009
By Charlie Hall
Establishing and following through on your value proposition is essential to differentiating yourself in an intensely competitive market.
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2009: Year of the Recovery?
Big Grower
March 2009
Charlie Hall
Economic improvements are predicted for the second half of the year, but growers have a few more challenging months to get through before then.
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Stay the Course
Big Grower
January 2009
By Charlie Hall
Undoubtedly, we have a tough year ahead. But there’s no time like the present to get smart and make better decisions to come out on top when this economic downturn shifts upward.
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Aggressive Optimism
Big Grower
January 2009
By David Edenfield
Think progressively about the future. Aggressive optimism will separate you from your competitors.
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10 Most Innovative
Big Grower
November 2008
By Big Grower
These 10 growers are leaders in the industry, taking business risks and exploring new opportunities — are you taking notes?
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Firing on All Cylinders
Big Grower
November 2007
By Darhiana Mateo
In California’s fast-paced, highly competitive market, big growers are pulled up to the line, engines running. But Colorama Nursery’s impressive variety, quality of product and keen business sense is giving this company a competitive edge. Ready, set, go!
Approaching It from the Ground Up
Big Grower
November 2007
By Visions Group
We can begin to understand sustainability by defining it and examining examples already in place.
Around the Table
Big Grower
November 2007
By Jasmina Radjevic
As we head into a new year, this is a good time to re-evaluate 2007 and establish ways to improve business for next year. This month, we asked big growers to give us a rundown of the past year and how it will affect plans for 2008. Read on to see what they had to say about labor, rising energy costs, implementing sustainable practices, growing new crops and more.
All Eyes On The Horizon
Big Grower
June 2007
By Meghan Boyer
With its long-range business view firmly in place, Floral Plant Growers has survived and thrived the transition from a family business to ownership by corporate investors.
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Insuring Key Employees
Big Grower
September 2006
By Tim Hodson
Selecting the right insurance policy for certain individuals
in your company can be the key to growing your business.
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What’s Happening At Hines?
Big Grower
September 2006
By Bridget White
With Hines Horticulture’s release
of lower-than-expected
second-quarter earnings and
the announcement of several
facility sales, many in the industry are wondering about the future of the industry’s largest producer.
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Are Blue Skies Ahead?
Big Grower
April 2006
By Bridget White
With bankruptcy
a thing of the past
and finances in
good standing,
Color Spot might
finally be looking
at a bright future.
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