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Running a greenhouse is hard work, but it’s a labor of love. If you’re running a greenhouse, you’re likely familiar with the tools and equipment that work well for you. However, there may be tools and pieces of equipment that can improve the efficiency, production, and customer experience that you may not have considered. Whether it’s the right hand cart selection for warehouse and delivery workers, platform trucks to help customers move purchases, or smart storage options, sometimes it’s the details you hadn’t considered that can make the difference. Platform Truck The Right Storage Storing inventory can be much more complex for greenhouses than other forms of retail. Most of your inventory is alive, after all, and needs to be kept in certain conditions. Then there’s all the additional material that needs dry storage conditions. Half-used bags of soil, fertilizer, substrates, pesticides, mulch, backstock, labeling supplies, a whole world of flora, and so much mor...

Running a bookstore means low profit margins and catering to your area’s audience or finding a niche. It means working hard as a small business and knowing how to find the right book for a particular person. One of the most important parts of owning and running a bookstore is proper inventory management. Knowing when to rotate out books, which genre to buy, and what non-book items you should sell in the store can make or break a local bookstore. Hand Truck Plan to Move Inventory First, know that you will have to unload, receive, unbox, and shelve books yourself, even if you have employees. Save your back and buy a lightweight aluminum hand truck and stack boxes on it. This will save your back in the long run and save time when switching out inventory. You will want to rotate out books and displays to keep the store looking fresh, especially if customers only drop by a few times each year. Be sure to plan for seasonal buying, as well, moving more inventory in duri...

Making a delivery to a restaurant can be tricky. Whether you are delivering food, uniforms, or kegs of beer, there are opportunities to make deliveries to restaurants more efficient. Factor in Obstacles When making deliveries, restaurants may have obstacles other businesses do not. They might be on the second floor of a building, or they may be on a street that limits vehicle access. While a traditional hand truck makes deliveries easier, you may need something more specialized to make your delivery more efficient. For example, the best dollies that climb stairs are powered, helping you transport heavy loads up and down stairs while minimizing injury. Instead of using your own power to move the load, the motorized dolly does nearly all the work for you. Optimize Loads If you have a large load of beverages to deliver, it’s far more efficient to take more product at once. If you are making multiple trips carrying a single carton or two, or using a classic hand truc...

A lot goes into running a commercial nursery. Just a few daily tasks include stocking, watering, fertilizing, temperature control, and other upkeep necessities. In addition are all the business management tasks such as advertising and marketing, bookkeeping, payroll, and everything else that accompanies keeping the nursery running. With a class of business that complex to run, one of the practical features of day-to-day operations that can be overlooked is material handling equipment. Material handling equipment refers to the devices that assist employees moving stock, tools, and materials, as well as taking products out to a customer’s vehicle. Having insufficient, inefficient, or unsuitable equipment can make business operation less productive for those running it and turn off customers. Equipment for Moving Propagation Infrastructure When the heart of a business relies on growing plants, being able to effectively transport and set up the equipment necessary to ke...

Professional caregivers are tasked with managing the health of their patients. This can be a tough task without the right tools and equipment. Some are easily available, like specialized hand trucks for moving healthcare related products and equipment. Others are more specialized and aimed at caregiving, like patient transfer aids. Whether the caregiver is in-home or offers their services a few days per week, each of these tools makes caregiving easier. Medication Management and Reminders Medication management and reminders are essential, especially if a caregiver juggles multiple patients. A calendar detailing which medication should be taken, and when, is vital. Electronic reminders can aid with audio cues to take medication and dosage updates depending on the time of day. A missed dose can trigger a text message to your phone or another emergency contact. A pill splitter or crusher can help the patient swallow the medication more easily. For patients who only need...

Hügelkultur gardening is a trend that’s becoming increasingly popular in the United States after centuries as a staple of German agriculture. The premise is simple: Establish raised beds on a foundation of logs and branches that function as both a water retention and nutrient-delivery system. The building of hügelkultur beds, while not complex, does require a bit of elbow grease, so be sure you have a shovel, saw, wheelbarrow, and a sturdy 2 wheel dolly on hand before you get into it. How to Establish Hügelkultur Beds The core of the hügelkultur concept (literally) is the use of logs as a water-retention and soil nutrient delivery strategy. It’s an exceptionally versatile process that can utilize a wide variety of planting media. Basically, you dig a trench the size of the bed you’re establishing. Keep the soil and sod handy. Fill the trench with logs and branches. The larger logs can be placed either horizontally or vertically in the trench with smaller logs laid h...

Moving objects at work can be a challenge, whether you work for a moving company or as a picker in a warehouse. Check whether there are established policies for heavy lifting already in place. If you are not trained in the proper use of equipment, find someone who is trained. Otherwise, use these tips to move anything from furniture to large printers safely. Work Smart, Not Hard Make a plan before moving the object. Will it fit through doors? Can you move it yourself or do you need help? Do you need tools like hand trucks or glide pads? Acting before thinking can lead to personal injury, especially back injury, or cause damage to the item. Plan your route first. Make sure it is clear of obstacles. If you need to carry the item outside, factor in the weather. Will you need to move through snow or ice? Is it raining and slippery? Are there inclines or stairs you will need to navigate? Chart your path first, devise a plan for obstacles, and then move the object. Brea...

Happy employees want to come to work and do a good job. When they feel safe and appreciated, they perform their duties to the best of their ability. They care about their place of employment and are actively invested in the company. One way to keep them happy is upgrading their work environment, such as desks, office amenities, or warehouse equipment. Whether it’s getting a hand lift truck to work alongside a forklift or a new coffeemaker, these upgrades will increase your team’s productivity and happiness. Sitting or Standing Desks When upgrading office desks, you have three options: a standard sitting desk, a standing desk, or a hybrid that can be either. Each worker is different, and so are their needs and preferences. Some may appreciate the ability to stand for an hour or two at a time, while others would prefer sitting. It's important to take accessibility into account, and provide options for everyone. For those with standing desks, also consider an anti-f...

Starting a new company is always daunting. A moving company, thankfully, is not as complicated to operate as you might fear, but there are necessary steps to go through before taking on customers. For example, you will need equipment and insurance. While you could jump straight to a powered stair climbing cart and full moving van, it’s possible to start small with a classic hand cart and a small van. Create a Business Plan The very first step is a business plan. This includes market research, the structure of your company, your target market, number of employees, services you will offer, expenses, funding, projected profits, and more. You will need to show to investors or loan lenders that you’ve done your research, and that your company has a safe enough chance of succeeding to be worth a financial contribution. This is also the time for industry training if needed. Buy Moving Equipment If you intend on running a handyman-type business, moving items within a hou...

When it’s not completely state-controlled, keeping a liquor store open can be a challenge. Small stores have to compete with large chains that often get bulk discounts from suppliers. The following tips should help any small or family-owned business streamline their operation. There are inventory tricks like purchasing u boat carts to help increase employee safety and efficiency. And advertising tips like throwing an event to entice consumers into the store. These secrets can help keep your liquor store running. Help Your Employees If you are an owner-operator, you will literally help your employees by taking a turn behind the till. Otherwise, help your employees by making them more efficient and protecting their health. With a u boat cart, employees can easily move cases of bottles at a time. With a keg handling attachment, moving multiple full kegs of beer in the storeroom is simple, and will put less strain on employees’ backs. Plus, it makes employees more ef...