5 Smart Ways to Find New Lawn Care Employees

The lawn care industry is suffering from a drought of new employees.

The harder it gets to find new

members for your team, the

smarter you need to be about

your search.

Learn 12 Hiring Mistakes to Avoid.

You’ll have to put in some effort to find new employees, but keep in mind that these people are

on the front lines of making you money.

It’s worth the work!

1. Give Existing Employees a Finder’s Bonus

If the referred person is reliable and passes the probationary period, reward

the employee who provided the referral.

Learn how to hire the right people.

Cash bonuses or other valuable incentives for your employees can help you build a great

culture at your business.Learn how to build a great team of employees.

2. Know Your Vendors

Vendors usually know someone with expertise in the lawn care industry

looking for a job.

When they do help you out, don’t be stingy with rewarding their help. Either thank them with a gift or pay it forward

by helping them too!

Why it’s important to hire people to replace YOU on the crews.

3. Budget Accordingly to Grow

Why do we spend so much money on finding new clients and leads, yet we think that

finding new employees should be free?

Being cheap in building your company will continue to cost you as you deal with

turnover and lost clients.

Everyone you know should know that you’re looking to grow. Plan a

budget to make sure you reach the masses!

The best employees are attracted by professionals who are willing to spend money on their business.

4. Don’t Be Afraid to Go to Them

If you need employees immediately, go to where they are:

• Apartment Complexes• Hardware Stores• College Campuses• Churches• Community Centers

One day of inconvenience is worth it to find a great team member!

5. Don’t Stop Looking

The moment you quit looking for new employees is the moment you stop growing your company.

Learn why hiring an office assistant is critical to your growth.

Don’t give up on the search. Work on it just like you would when trying to find new

clients.

Remember: your clients pay you money, but your employees make you money!