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		<title>Social Media for the Green Industry &#8211; Part One</title>
		<link>http://www.thelawnblog.com/2010/03/12/social-media-for-the-green-industry-part-one/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thelawnblog.com/2010/03/12/social-media-for-the-green-industry-part-one/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:57:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Murphy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This will be a multi-post all about Social Media and how it can help you improve your business.  I would also like to hear your responses to this post.  Have you used social media to your advantage?  Has it worked?  Has it failed?  Enjoy!
So you decided to take the technological [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Steps To Growing Your Green Industry Business FAST In Spite of The Current Economy</title>
		<link>http://www.thelawnblog.com/2010/02/09/5-steps-to-growing-your-green-industry-business-fast-in-spite-of-the-current-economy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thelawnblog.com/2010/02/09/5-steps-to-growing-your-green-industry-business-fast-in-spite-of-the-current-economy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:08:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chestin Salisbury</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’m sure this comes as no surprise, but if you want to grow your lawn care or landscaping business you’ve got take steps to make it happen.  You can’t simply sit back, put in minimal effort and expect your business to grow.  And in today’s hyper-competitive marketplace it’s even more true.
Achieving above average results definitely [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Lawn Blog Forums looking for FREE Sponsors</title>
		<link>http://www.thelawnblog.com/2010/02/08/the-lawn-blog-forums-looking-for-free-sponsors/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thelawnblog.com/2010/02/08/the-lawn-blog-forums-looking-for-free-sponsors/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:02:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Murphy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This message goes out to all potential sponsors.  We are currently looking for manufacturers, retailers, creators, inventors, innovators&#8230;if you have a product or services related to the &#8216;green&#8217; industry and you want to share it with the world then we want you.  Check out the Forums and send me an email using our contact us [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Lawn Blog Launches Forums</title>
		<link>http://www.thelawnblog.com/2010/01/15/the-lawn-blog-launches-forums/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thelawnblog.com/2010/01/15/the-lawn-blog-launches-forums/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Murphy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello all,
Well this has been long awaited.  We have finally launched our forums for easier communication with our readers.  Please visit them register and post away.  Also, if you would like a forum that is not included comment to this post and we will add it. For companies that wish to share their products services [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is a good special offer?</title>
		<link>http://www.thelawnblog.com/2010/01/10/what-is-a-good-special-offer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thelawnblog.com/2010/01/10/what-is-a-good-special-offer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:29:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bob Daniels</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I often get asked “what is the best special offer to put on an advertising piece?” That is a VERY difficult question to answer, since nobody knows your business and profit margins as well as you, the owner himself.  However, here are some things to think about. Some people don’t want to put special offers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How your truck can be your salesman&#8230;www.mytakeacard.com</title>
		<link>http://www.thelawnblog.com/2009/07/28/how-your-truck-can-be-your-salemanwwwmytakeacardcom/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thelawnblog.com/2009/07/28/how-your-truck-can-be-your-salemanwwwmytakeacardcom/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:17:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Murphy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Increase your sales with this addition to your marketing campaign

I have found a fantastic new product that I have to share with the green industry.  Pictured to above is a clear plastic business card holder that affixes to your vehicle, store front, signs&#8230;you name it.
I received mine a week ago and installed it right away.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>GopherHaul 31 &#8211; Lawn Care Business Software Show.</title>
		<link>http://www.thelawnblog.com/2009/04/13/gopherhaul-31-lawn-care-business-software-show/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thelawnblog.com/2009/04/13/gopherhaul-31-lawn-care-business-software-show/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:30:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Murphy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[
&#169;2010 The Lawn Blog - Green Industry Information Resource, Landscaping, Lawn Care Richard Murphy. All Rights Reserved..


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		<title>GopherHaul 30 &#8211; Landscaping and Lawn Care Marketing Business Forum Show.</title>
		<link>http://www.thelawnblog.com/2009/03/27/gopherhaul-30-landscaping-and-lawn-care-marketing-business-forum-show/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thelawnblog.com/2009/03/27/gopherhaul-30-landscaping-and-lawn-care-marketing-business-forum-show/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:22:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Murphy</dc:creator>
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&#169;2010 The Lawn Blog - Green Industry Information Resource, Landscaping, Lawn Care Richard Murphy. All Rights Reserved..


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		<title>10 Rules for Lawn Care or Landscaping Sales Success</title>
		<link>http://www.thelawnblog.com/2009/03/09/10-rules-for-lawn-care-or-landscaping-sales-success/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thelawnblog.com/2009/03/09/10-rules-for-lawn-care-or-landscaping-sales-success/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chestin Salisbury</dc:creator>
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Looking to bump up your closing ratio when doing sales presentations for your lawn care or landscaping business?
Give these 10 suggestions a try and see if they don&#8217;t help increase your closing rate: 
 1. Be enthusiastic. Nothing has more power to sell than enthusiasm, especially if you&#8217;re enthusiastic because you truly believe your products [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lawn Care / Landscaping Christmas Cards</title>
		<link>http://www.thelawnblog.com/2008/12/20/lawn-care-landscaping-christmas-cards/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thelawnblog.com/2008/12/20/lawn-care-landscaping-christmas-cards/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:52:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Murphy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently came across some great Christmas Cards for the landscaping / lawn care industry.  Have a look.






&#169;2010 The Lawn Blog - Green Industry Information Resource, Landscaping, Lawn Care Richard Murphy. All Rights Reserved..


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