The Downside of Being Upfront with Employees

One of the core principles of creating a more valuable business is ensuring it can run without you by getting managers to think like owners. The theory goes that empowered employees are the best positioned to solve your company’s thorniest issues, as they are the ones closest to the problems. In theory, people feel more like they are part of a bigger cause and this has the potential to contribute positively to a company’s culture. American Data Company Potential is used because being too open with employees can also backfire. To illustrate, let’s look at the example of American Data … Read more

SiteOne Acquires Harmony Gardens in Colorado

SiteOne® Landscape Supply, Inc. (NYSE:SITE), the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscape supplies in the United States, announced today the acquisition of Harmony Gardens. Harmony Gardens has two locations in Colorado serving the greater Denver and Fort Collins markets. Harmony Gardens is a leader in the distribution of nursery and related products to landscape professionals in these markets and this acquisition further expands SiteOne’s footprint and nursery offering within the state. “This is our eighth acquisition to date in 2017 and our pipeline of additional opportunities continues to expand.” “Harmony Gardens is a natural fit with SiteOne as … Read more

Yellowstone Landscape Acquires Heads Up in New Mexico

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Yellowstone Landscape Group has acquired Heads Up Landscape Contractors in New Mexico, according to a Lawn & Landscape report. Heads Up is a $19 million company based in Albuquerque, NM.  It is the largest landscape company in New Mexico. Yellowstone is a portfolio company of CIVC Partners.  This represents a geographic expansion for Yellowstone, which has traditionally operated in the Southeast and Texas.

Environmental Pest Unit Bug Out Service Acquires Pro Lawn-Plus In Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Bug Out Service has acquired Jacksonville-based Pro Lawn-Plus/All Seasons Pest Control. The merger expands Bug Out’s presence in this market and adds over $1 million in annual revenue and 3,600 customers. “Bug Out is proud to welcome Pro Lawn-Plus/All Seasons Pest Control to our growing team,” said Brian Dworetsky, regional vice president of Bug Out Service. “We are excited to work with their customers and look forward to providing the same level of high-quality service they have come to expect.” Pro Lawn-Plus/All Seasons Pest Control has been operating in the Jacksonville market for more than 30 years … Read more

SiteOne Landscape Supply Acquires Marshall Stone in Greensboro and Roanoke

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SiteOne® Landscape Supply, Inc. has acquired Marshall Stone. Started in 2006, Marshall Stone has two locations in the greater Greensboro, NC and Roanoke, VA markets, and is a leader in the distribution of natural stone and hardscape material. “Marshall Stone is a terrific fit with SiteOne as they expand our natural stone and hardscape presence in the Greensboro and Roanoke Markets. The addition of Marshall Stone provides two dedicated hardscape centers complementing our existing branch networks in North Carolina and Virginia that offer the full range of nursery, hardscape, agronomic, irrigation and outdoor lighting products,” said Doug Black, Chairman and CEO of SiteOne Landscape Supply. “Marshall Stone’s talented team shares SiteOne’s passion … Read more