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The 2012 Revolutionary 100 Garden Centers
It was harder than ever to make the cut as a Revolutionary 100 Garden Center in 2012.
Find out who has what it takes!
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2012 Revolutionary 100 Garden Center West Region Winner: My Garden Nursery
With a fun, neighborhood nursery feel, My Garden Nursery wins the region.
2012 Revolutionary 100 Garden Center Southwest Region Winner: Four Seasons Greenhouse and Nursery
Four Seasons has faced tough challenges with creative solutions.
2012 Revolutionary 100 Garden Center Midwest Region Winner: Knupper Nursery & Landscape
Progressive retailing ideas win the region for this family-owned business.
2012 Revolutionary 100 Garden Centers Northeast Region Winner: Lakeview Nurseries
Fresh displays and targeted marketing win Lakeview Nurseries the regional award.
How Are Revolutionary 100 Garden Centers Different?
We asked in depth questions on our Revolutionary 100 Garden Centers survey. The fascinating responses reveal how those who made the exclusive Revolutionary 100 Garden Centers list differ from the rest.
3 Reports That Reveal Your Financial Health
These common reports are all you need to stay on top of your store’s performance.
Is It Counterfeit Money?
If you spot these 7 variations on American currency, don’t worry. They’re legitmate.
The Swagger Wagon: Steal This Idea
There’s a wide world of ideas beyond the green industry. Each month we ask an industry leader to share an idea they find worth stealing.
The Age Curve: TGC Book Club
This month's selection looks at how the demographic shift is affecting sales.
How To Shop For A Business Credit Card
Whether you use your personal credit card for business or already have one just for your garden center, maybe it’s time to shop around again.
Berns Garden Center Excels With Perennials
Berns Garden Center's Naomi Graham and Barry Christian share how perennials can be a profit center.
Bern's Garden Center's Top Sellers
Here are Berns' Garden Center's top 15 selling plants.
How To Boost Staff Morale
Steer your team through tough times by taking the lead in happiness with this advice from Kathryn Dager.
The Morale Self-Assessment
Take this test to get a reading on your staff’s morale.
Ideas From Revolutionary 100 Retailers
Take a look at these ideas from Revolutionary 100 Garden Centers.
How To Increase Profits, From The Revolutionary 100
We asked the 2012 Revolutionary 100 Garden Centers regional winners what they did in 2011 to increase profit. Here are the top five answers.
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Touchpoints By Carol Miller
Top Issues For The Revolutionary 100
The problems that the Revolutionary 100 Garden Centers face may be the same ones you do. So how do you deal with them?
