Business
Skills Workshop for
Beginning Landscape and Lawn Care Professionals |
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November 16-17, 2005
North Metro Technical Institute
Acworth, Georgia |
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Sponsored
by
The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service
and the Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences |
in
cooperation with
UGA Small Business Development Center
The Georgia Green Industry Association
The Metro Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association
The Georgia Turfgrass Association
Georgia Chapter -- Professional Grounds Management Society
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| Day
1 -- November 16 -- Agenda |
| 8 a.m. |
Registration,
morning coffee |
| Morning
Session -- Presiding, Gary Wade, UGA Department of Horticulture |
| 8:30 |
Welcome and
Introduction to Workshop |
| 9:00 |
The Nuts and
Bolts of Starting Your Own Business
Drew Tonsmeire, UGA Small Business Development Center, Kennesaw |
| 10:15 |
Refreshment Break |
| 10:30 |
Developing a Business
Plan
Drew Tonsmeire, UGA Small Business Development Center |
| 12 noon |
Lunch (provided) |
| Afternoon
Session -- Presiding, Charles Lancaster, Catoosa County Extension Coordinator |
| 1:00 |
Tips for Marketing Your Business
Judy Sharpton, Growing Places, Atlanta |
| 1:45 |
Avoiding Legal Headaches (Liability, Bill Collection, Employee Turnover, etc.)
Kevin Caldwell, Caldwell Landscapes, Roswell |
| 2:30 |
Refreshment Break |
| 2:45 |
Laws and Regulations Affecting Your Business: What Is Required?
Paul Pugliese, Georgia Department of Agriculture, Atlanta |
| 3:30 |
Tips on Buying Equipment for Your Business (Panel Discussion)
Dave Bowker, Ariens Outdoor Power Equipment
Allen Clemons, Nature Scapes, Lilburn
Kyle Johnson, Landscape Maintenance Group, Kennesaw |
| 4:15 |
Adjourn |
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| Day
2 -- November 17-- Agenda |
| 8 a.m. |
Morning Coffee |
| Morning
Session, Presiding, Bob Westerfield, UGA Department of Horticulture |
| 8:30 |
The ABCs of
Cost Estimating and Job Bidding
Gary L. Wade, Department of Horticulture, UGA, Athens |
| 10:30 |
Refreshment Break |
| 10:45 |
Panel Discussion:
The Best Decisions and Worst Mistakes I Made in Business
Cla Allgood, Allgood Outdoors, Cumming
Doug Cash, ArborNomics, Norcross
Charles Green, TLC Landscaping, Canton
Doug Davis, White Oak Landscapes, Kennesaw |
| 12 noon |
Lunch (provided) |
| Afternoon
Session, Presiding, Todd Hurt, Cherokee County Extension Agent |
| 1:00 |
Trade Associations Have a Lot to Offer
GGIA -- John Strickland
MALTA -- Jean Ray
GTA -- Benji Brumbelow
PGMS -- Dave O'Donnell |
| 1.45 |
Panel Discussion: Common Landscape Problems You Will Encounter
Keith Mickler, Floyd County Extension Agent
Todd Hurt, Cherokee County Extension Agent
Steve Brady, Cobb County Extension Agent
Randy Drinkard, retired Cobb County Extension Agent |
| 2:45 |
Refreshment Break |
| 3:00 |
Resources
That Will Help You in Your Business
Bob Westerfield and Gary Wade, Department of Horticulture, UGA |
| 4:00 |
Wrap Up/Adjourn |
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About the Workshop |
Who
Should Attend? |
| Owners of newly established landscape or lawn care businesses or persons who are planning to start a landscape or lawn care business, but they're not sure where to begin. |
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| The Workshop
Fee Includes: |
| Instruction by university
faculty and industry professionals, refreshment breaks, lunch both days, maintenance estimating software, and handout materials. Seating is limited, so pre-registration is
encouraged. |
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| Location: |
North Metro Tech, Building 500. Directions to North Metro Tech can be found at
http://www.northmetro.tec.ga.us/directions.asp |
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| Cancellations: |
| If you cancel prior
to November 2, 2005, you will receive a full refund, less a $5 service charge. After November 2, an extra cancellation charge will be assessed
due to our fixed costs (food service guarantees) in conducting the program. |
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| We Want
to Help: |
| Special arrangements
for people with disabilities or special dietary needs will be made if requested
in advance by calling 706-542-2861. |
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| For Additional
Information: |
| Contact your local
county extension agent or phone 706-542-2861. |
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Business
Skills/Practical Skills Workshop for Landscape and Lawn Care Professionals
Registration Form |
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| Name(s)
of those attending: _____________________________________________________________ |
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| Company
name: ________________________________________________________________________ |
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| Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ |
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| City: ______________________________________ |
Zip: _________________________ |
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| Phone:
______/________________ E-mail: _________________________________ |
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| Registration Closes November 9. |
| Early Bird Registration (before November 2): $100/person --- After November 2: $125 |
| Two from same firm: $175 |
Amount Enclosed: $______________ |
Check here to request vegetarian lunch __________
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| Make check
payable to The University of Georgia and mail to: |
Extension
Horticulture
Attn: Landscape Workshops
205 Hoke Smith Building
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602 |
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