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With the rise of the Covid-19 pandemic creating a need to social distance and forcing a limit on large gatherings, many planned conferences and events were left scrambling to figure out what to do next. Rather than cancel altogether, many chose to shift to a virtual model. This has created the unique opportunity to reach more people in a new way.

Include Software was amongst those that had to make a shift. With the iCollaborate User Conference already announced and planned, we had to decide whether we were going to pivot or cancel. We chose to pivot to a virtual model—and frankly, are so glad that we did. Just like so many lawn and landscape businesses have found ways to survive and thrive in this new climate, we were excited by the success of this virtual event.

Artificial Intelligence (or “A.I.”) is defined as the theory and the development of computer systems that are able to perform tasks which normally require human intelligence. A.I. is everywhere and it is undoubtedly revolutionizing the world we live in.

10 Tips to Protect Your Landscape Company’s Computers and Devices

Can you imagine, you turn on your Smartphone to check your email and read the news—only to get a strange message telling you that you’ve one hour to send $500 to an unfamiliar email in order to unlock your phone? And if you don’t pay up with a prepaid Visa or through Bitcoin, then your device will be rendered useless.

You just got your first cyberattack. What should you do?

After the holidays are over and we’ve rung in the New Year, it’ll be time to make an appointment with your accountant. Did you know that a part of the IRS tax code allows you deduct on your year-end equipment purchases?

It’s called Section 179.

When you add your equipment purchase deductions and leasing on your 2016 tax returns, you’ll save money. Software programs including Asset can be deducted as well. Here are five ways that Section 179 will save you money:

It’s that time of year again. Dust off the books and see how you did last year and what you can do to improve your company’s sustainability in 2017.

What New Year’s resolutions do you have in place to take your company to the next level?

To help you get started, here are nine New Year’s resolutions to incorporate into your landscaping company in 2017:

Do you want to give your crews up-to-date information while they’re out in the field? Do you want to save money and yield better efficiency by having all materials on hand the day of the project rather than having crews stop at a big box store on the way to their first job?

Then you need iCREWtek.

It’s difficult to keep track of where your money goes when running a busy landscape company. You have vendors and employees to pay as well as keeping you updated on jobs and materials.

Include Software’s Asset can help you keep all of your accounting and administration duties in one place.

When you invest in Asset business software program, you’re receiving a fully integrated and robust system. Additionally, the system’s unique accounting features are Generally Accepted Accounting Principles’ (GAAP) compliant.

Could you use a software program that keeps track of your landscape company’s labor force with pinpoint accuracy?

Asset’s Production and Operations program allows you to keep the following organized in one place:

• Optimized schedules and routes
• Allocated man hours
• Purchased materials
• And equipment that’s available for each project

And this unique software enables you to make adjustments to contracts and projects as they unfold, rather than waiting until after the project is finished.

It’s difficult to keep track of where your money goes when running a busy landscape company. You have vendors and employees to pay as well as keeping you updated on jobs and materials.

Now Include Software’s Asset™ can help you keep all of your accounting and administration duties in one place.

When you invest in Asset business software program, you’re receiving a fully integrated and robust system. Additionally, the system’s unique accounting features are Generally Accepted Accounting Principles’ (GAAP) compliant.

Struggling to attract the right type of candidates to work at your company and keep them on staff once they have been there for a few years?

While this question comes up frequently, there is no easy answer. However, there are steps every company can take to attract and retain the most qualified and loyal employees.