Insurance is not the most fun topic to discuss… And yet, if you don’t have the right coverage protecting your business, you could be at risk for losing your lawn and landscape company. Your lawn care company needs six types of insurance coverage to protect it from the costs of property, vehicular, or human damage. […]
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Dec
Dec
A new year means a fresh start. Are you thinking of starting a lawn or landscaping business in 2019? Then, you know that there’s more to starting a green industry business than mowing and blowing. Indeed, you’ll need a plan, equipment and customers. The Basics of How to Start a Lawn Care Business Before putting your […]
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Nov
Nov
Spyker Spreaders is excited to announce that this Holiday season, we have launched our “Spreading the Love” campaign! This initiative is to collect food items for a nearby charity, the Dare to Care Food Bank. Dare to Care food bank partners with nearly 300 local social service agencies to distribute food to the Kentuckiana community. […]
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Nov
Nov
Every small business owner has tools of the trade. For example, a landscape contractor needs tools such as a measuring tape, hammers and a backhoe. As a new lawn care business owner, you may be wondering about the equipment needed to start a lawn care business, and what’s really involved from a cost perspective. We’ve […]
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Nov
Nov
Exciting news for Spyker (and Northern Tool) fans… Following the successful launch of our new ERGO-PRO™ line of commercial broadcast spreaders, we are pleased to announce that the ERGO-PRO™ line is now available to shop on NorthernTool.com! Northern Tool + Equipment has been in business for over 30 years, catering to both serious home DIYers and […]
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Oct
Oct
Didn’t get the chance to travel to Louisville, KY for GIE+ Expo 2018? No worries, you can check out our recap video to see our favorite moments from the show. Our team agrees– This year was one of our best years yet. Rather a newcomer to the show, or a GIE Expo veteran, a great […]
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Oct
Oct
When you and your crews are out on the job during a massive snowstorm, you want equipment, from plows, pushers and spreaders, to work without putting more strain on your body. You also want a winter spreader that works in the harshest conditions. In other words, you need Spyker’s newest premium commercial spreader, the Ergo-Pro™ […]
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Oct
Oct
GIE+EXPO 2018 is Almost Here GIE+EXPO is known as being the largest trade show in a number of industries, including: outdoor power equipment, lawn and garden products/outdoor leisure items, and light construction/landscape equipment. Located in Louisville Kentucky, the GIE+EXPO hosts hundreds of exhibits where you can preview and demo products. But on top of that, […]
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Oct
Oct
This summer, the Spyker Marketing team spent a great day out on the sports turf at slugger field, located in our neighbor city of Louisville, KY. Our team got some excellent footage of the new ERGO-PRO™ commercial spreaders in action. Plus, the grounds-keeping team at Slugger Field got first-hand experience putting the new models to […]
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Sep
Sep
Buying new snow and ice equipment is a big deal. You need equipment that’s going to work in the worst weather possible, and you need to rely on this equipment not to break down in the middle of the night. Think Long-Term Expanding your construction or landscaping business to include snow and ice removal is […]