As a veteran of creating successful, award-winning displays for more than 20 years, I get asked a lot of questions. How do we come up with our inspirational scenes? Where do our crazy ideas come from? What is the realMore…
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Join us for the 3rd Annual Atlantic Professional Conference September 4th – 6th in Cleveland Ohio
Jump In! Join us for the 3rd Annual Atlantic Professional Conference September 4th – 6th in Cleveland Ohio. New this year, hands-on business growth strategy workshops Wednesday, September 4th. Intimate group sessions with one-on-one personal guidance. Choose from: • Jump Into Social MediaMore…
Pond Business | Identify Overhead Expenses and Find Increased Profits
Here at Modern Design Aquascaping, we have won many awards and have been recognized as one of the best pond builders in the country. I don’t say this to toot my own horn; I say it because I am proofMore…
Hirer Beware: Unlicensed, Uninsured Workers
We were out on a sales call, visiting a homeowner who wanted to build a new pondless water feature. After discussing her desires, we began to talk about access. While doing so, I noticed a large, black stain on herMore…
Tax Implications of Hiring Independent Contractors
Employers have long preferred to treat workers as independent contractors, reaping payroll tax savings and avoiding any fringe benefits and other expenses associated with employees. By the same token, workers — including the owners of many pond and water featureMore…
EasyPro Purchases Becker Windmills of Ohio
EasyPro Pond Products is growing again. Dave Ouwinga, President and Owner of EasyPro has announced the company’s purchase of Becker Windmills of Ohio. Becker pond aerating Windmills are known for their advanced product engineering, durability, efficiency, and classic styling. According to Ouwinga,More…
Registration Now Open – Atlantic Professional Conference
Now’s the time to Jump In! Registration for the 2019 Atlantic Professional Conference is now open. The conference will be held September 4th – 6th at the Atlantic headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. Registration includes: contemporary hotel, private shuttle service to and from the airport andMore…
Join the IWGS In France for the 2019 Symposium
An optional pre-symposium will take place in Paris and Giverny from August 21 to 23 for those who want to be immersed in the world of Claude Monet. You will visit the remarkable Orangerie Museum in Paris, which is aMore…
Pond Design, Management and Maintenance Class
One-day class offered at Rutgers on April 18th
This one-day class on April 18, 2019 at Rutgers University in Hillsborough, New Jersey is meant for pond owners, pond managers, landscape architects, engineers and anyone involved with the design, management or maintenance of ponds! The class is structured toMore…
Business Travel Tax Deductions and Expenses
Industry events such as the Water Garden Expo in February are a good way to gain know-how, find new suppliers and network with others in the industry. Best of all, Uncle Sam, in the form of our tax laws, isMore…