Judson Burdon

Picking plants for landscaping a parking lot requires special consideration. You do not want to clean the parking lot every day, nor do you want plants that die quickly. Below are some parking lot landscaping ideas for what to avoid.

Veterans are often an excellent fit for asphalt maintenance companies. However, finding Veterans to hire can be a little difficult. There are many distinct options, and where you determine which Veteran hiring program will work best in your area.

Local SEO can bring you customers even when you do not advertise to them specifically. This aspect of online marketing for asphalt maintenance companies means you turn up when customers look for your services. It’s the best option for passive lead generation.

The past year and a half brought a lot of changes in the asphalt maintenance industry. Some of them were great. Other changes, like the supply chain issues on line striping paint – and crackfiller for our Canadian neighbors – have put stress on your business's ability to do the work. Luckily, asphalt maintenance is one of those evergreen businesses that doesn't depend on trends nor is it severely affected by economic downturns. 

Ordinary people like you most often start asphalt maintenance companies. One of the many success stories is Veteran Kenneth Evans of Evans Asphalt & Concrete. He began with a few success tips from his cousins and grew his business to employ multiple crews in a few short years.

Sealcoating asphalt is an investment; however, many people are unclear on exactly why sealcoating matters so much. When you sealcoat your driveway or parking lot every three years, you’re fighting asphalt deterioration and delaying replacement.

Growing an asphalt business requires time and energy. The right asphalt maintenance equipment investment increases productivity. With that extra time, you can focus on other activities, like cold calling or training. Below are five pieces of investment equipment that pay for themselves.

The public is increasingly going to court for injuries in commercial parking lots. These personal injury cases can devastate businesses financially, and almost every one of these lawsuits is preventable even if the parking lot is old.

Social media is a facet of digital marketing, and it is everywhere. Asphalt maintenance companies like yours can use these platforms to build fanbases and show potential clients that you’re not the average contractor.

Not only do you need to do your asphalt maintenance jobs, but you’re also responsible for keeping the office side correct. Fortunately, there are a few simple tips and a business proposal software designed specifically for asphalt maintenance to help.