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Bad hires cost small businesses thousands. Consultant Tom Borg breaks down the full financial impact of poor hiring decisions and shares proven strategies to reduce costly turnover.

IA CEO Natasha Rankin highlights three practical strategies for contractors this season: smarter activations, combined irrigation and lighting work, and profitable retrofits.

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New irrigation technologies, from advanced controllers to innovative sensors, offer contractors powerful opportunities to improve system performance and client satisfaction.

Mastering smartphone etiquette strengthens client relationships and enhances business reputation through clear, professional communication practices.

The Irrigation Association's advocacy work connects industry expertise with policymakers to support sustainable water management and professional advancement.

Learn essential techniques to eliminate glare in landscape lighting designs, from hex louvers and ambient light control to proper fixture placement on elevation changes.

Transform your green industry leadership team with clear communication strategies that break down barriers, build trust, and boost profitability through connection.

Smart Irrigation Month generated unprecedented industry engagement, securing gubernatorial proclamations across five states and boosting awareness nationwide.

Effective irrigation training requires focusing on outcomes, not just completion. Learn what skills are easy to teach versus those requiring years of experience to master.

Smart irrigation technology saves homeowners thousands of gallons annually while building a more sustainable future for water conservation and landscape health.

Business owners can solve challenges creatively by cultivating company culture, embracing cross-disciplinary thinking, seeking external perspectives, and using frameworks.

Effective irrigation system inspections improve client relationships, business operations, and create revenue pipelines through proper documentation and follow-up.