Magazine Features
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Under 40 Award nominations deadline extended
The nomination deadline for OPE+ Under 40 Award nominations has been extended to December 12. The OPE+ Under 40 Award…
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Data Analysis: Walk-behind mowers
What consumers are buying from mass retailers The walk-behind mower market for consumers is as strong as ever, propelled by…
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The South Georgia Giant
Interview: Talking with Rotary Corp. OPE+ interviewed Chris Roessler, V.P. of advertising and marketing for Rotary Corp., to learn more about…
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When is 1/2 more than 1?
When you hire a fractional professional By John Arms Every business owner has their own Zone of Genius. A landscaper…
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Movers & Shakers award nominations open now!
The OPE+ Movers & Shakers Award recognizes professionals in the OPE industry who lead with vision and influence to move…
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The role of topsoil in sustainable landscaping
By Alex Straughn Imagine moving into a newly built home and discovering your beautiful new lawn struggling to survive. One…
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Stihl CEO Michael Traub on gas v. battery, retailers, North America, China, robots and more
“The world around is shifting super quickly and technologies are advancing at a pace that’s really challenging all of us,…
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For OPE Dealers, Is AI Everything Today?
I’m of two minds regarding Artificial Intelligence. One: I don’t like today’s generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini and…
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A writer’s guide to using ChatGPT
Avoid it, but if you just can’t … Maybe it’s because I’m a DIY kind of person, but I’m not…
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The Evolution will be Electrified
Battery chemistry and why it matters By Glenn Hansen We keep comparing battery-powered equipment to gas-powered equipment; that’s understandable with…
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How To: Fix Your Business Credit
A Survival Guide for OPE Dealers & Landscape Pros By Gerri Detweiler Between tariffs that are up one day and…
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Editor’s Letter – The Power of a Story
Business books almost always let me down; I find them self-serving and overwritten like their mission is to sell a…
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Bookkeeping – 15 Critical Questions to Ask
By Gerri Detweiler You’re sitting at your desk on a Sunday evening, staring at a pile of receipts and trying…
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Advertising: Google or Facebook?
By Ben Theis In the ever-evolving world of digital marketing, businesses often ask the question: Should I invest in Google…
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20 for 2025 New Product Awards
Business-boosting power equipment Our Twenty for 2025 New Product Awards honor products and their manufacturers for innovation, marketability and application…
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OPEI Annual Meeting report
The 2025 Annual Meeting of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) took place near Park City, Utah at Deer Valley’s…
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The Robots are Ready – implementation of autonomous mowers
When I talk with Tim Kubista, he likes to remind me of the technology adoption curve. Kubista is VP of…
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Southland Engine turns 65!
Lynn Pesson, Jr. is not alone in feeling like the power-equipment market is shifting to big box stores and direct…
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Your Own Gas Station – Battery-Charging possibilities by brand
I’ll argue that battery chargers are the most important and the most ignored piece of the battery-powered equipment story. At…
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Interview: Andy Hopkins, Mower Finance
To get a handle on the current state of equipment financing, OPE+ interviewed Andy Hopkins, owner of Mower Finance, which…