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Why the landscape industry must lead the ESG charge
In an opinion piece in HortWeek our CEO, Jason Knights, sets out a powerful call to action
Welcome to Wildfell
FMJ reports on how the Wildfell nature-recovery project in Essex is strategically restoring nature, engaging partners, and creating economic value through biodiversity net gain.
Beat the budget blues by becoming your own disruptor
Ground Control Non-Executive Chairman, Martin Leuw, talks to The Times on why the activity that underpins our business model should be constantly challenged
Why losing a customer should never be a surprise
Ground Control Non-Executive Chairman, Martin Leuw, talks to The Times about what can help to identify a deteriorating relationship before it's too late
The generation game: how to benefit from the talents of all ages
Ground Control Non-Executive Chairman, Martin Leuw, talks to The Times about embracing intergenerational digital diversity
Solving problems for customers builds enduring relationships
Director of Ground Control, Kim Morrish, explores in the Times Enterprise Network the importance of solving problems for customers, and not just selling.
Getting your message across is the key to good management
Ground Control Non-Executive Chairman, Martin Leuw, explores in The Times Enterprise Network how good communication is the successful receipt of the message and not simply the act of transmission.
In uncertain times like these it is vital that businesses stay agile
Ground Control Non-Executive Chairman, Martin Leuw, talks with The Times Enterprise Network about how Ground Control is staying agile as a business
Three ways to be more profitable when margins are tight
Kim Morrish, Director of Ground Control explores in the Times Enterprise Network how to remain profitable with rocketing prices and rising competition
Ground Control included in the E2E Job Creation 100 Track in association with The Independent
Celebrating entrepreneurs and founders from UK-based companies that are excelling, presenting consistent growth and presenting disruptive business strategies
We have choices: Reflecting on a back garden ecosystem
An insight guest blog from Ian Dunn, CEO, Plantlife, using his lawn, to demonstrate that we have choices.
Regrets, I’ve had a few and now it’s time to embrace them
Director of Ground Control, Kim Morrish talks with the Times Enterprise Network about how daily reflections and learning translate to business
Please take a chance, but make sure you first calculate the risk
Ground Control Non-Executive Chairman, Martin Leuw, talks with The Times Enterprise Network discussing the benefits that taking and committing to risks can have on a business
Protecting nature helps your bottom line as well as the environment
Director of Ground Control, Kim Morrish talks with the Times Enterprise Network
Time is of the essence - it's our most valuable resource
Martin Leuw, Ground Control Non-Executive Chairman, speaks with the Times Enterprise Network discussing the importance of productivity within a workforce and how to “make the boat go faster”
Breaking news from B Corp - 1000 UK B Corps, growing together
Ground Control is proudly one of just a thousand UK businesses working collectively to create the world we want to see by tackling climate and social challenges head on
Reconciling biodiversity and profit in landscape maintenance
Jack Potter, Ground Control’s new Biodiversity Manager uses his deep understanding of the Biodiversity 3.0 metric to help our clients account for biodiversity impacts
Start with the end in mind
In the latest series for The Times, Director of Ground Control, Kim Morrish considers the press release she would draft to mark the end of her career
Decide how you want to make an impact - and then do it
In the latest series of The Times, Director of Ground Control, Kim Morrish, explores how businesses can maximise their positive social and environmental impact.
The diplomatic challenges of chairing board meetings
In the latest of The Times articles, Martin Leuw, Chairman at Ground Control, argues that taking time to make deliberate decisions will pay off in the long run
How a Ganges guru helped me train staff better
In the latest in the Times Enterprise Network series, Martin Leuw reflects on the value of being open-minded during times of uncertainty
The five essential principles for keeping your staff on side
Simon Morrish, CEO, talks with The Times Enterprise Network about keeping staff on side throughout the duration of Ground Control's five-year plan.
How can we effectively engage residents on the green space agenda?
The pioneering Social Housing Tenants’ Jury shares learnings to help increase the power and value of green space enhancement projects
Before making an offer, get into the mindset of the seller
Martin Leuw, Chairman of Ground Control, talks with the Times Enterprise Network about getting into the mind of the seller
B Corp certification can show you're A-grade
In the latest in our monthly series from the fast-growing outdoor maintenance firm Ground Control, Kim Morrish explains why it has just become a B Corp
Spending on mental wellbeing is a wise investment
In the latest in The Times series with Ground Control, Kim Morrish makes the business and moral case for investing in mental health training
We must act quickly to avoid green assets being ‘overlooked’ on the journey to net zero
Sam Jones, Housing Lead at Ground Control discusses the complexities facing social landlords as they grapple to balance carbon reduction and nature’s recovery
Budget was a missed opportunity on climate change
In the latest in a series of columns in the Times Enterprise Network, Simon Morrish, Chief Executive of Ground Control, argues that the chancellor should have prioritised decarbonisation.
Why does impact investing make commercial sense?
In the latest in a series of columns in the Times Enterprise Network, Martin Leuw, Chairman, Ground Control, explains how he profits from ventures with a purpose.
Business pitches reveal secrets of success
Martin Leuw, Non-Executive Chairman discusses what he learnt from hearing entrepreneurs present their plans.
How to use hiring to strengthen your culture
In the second of a weekly series of columns Kim Morrish, of the fast-growing outdoor maintenance firm Ground Control, explores the highs and lows of trying to create a successful business culture
Influencing is key to chairing a private enterprise
In the third of a weekly series of columns Martin Leuw, of the fast-growing outdoor maintenance firm Ground Control, explains how he operates as a non-executive chairman
Difference makes business stronger
In the latest in a weekly series of columns Kim Morrish, Owner and Director, Ground Control, discusses how they have tried to address diversity in a traditionally white male industry
Why electric vehicles hit the spot
In the latest in a weekly series of columns published in The Times Enterprise Network, Simon Morrish shares his experience of operating more than 100 electric vehicles
Going green is good for business
In the fourth of a weekly series of columns Kim Morrish, of the fast-growing outdoor maintenance firm Ground Control, discusses how cutting carbon creates new business opportunities
Cultural fit is key to buying any business
In the fifth of a weekly series of columns, Simon Morrish, CEO of the fast-growing outdoor maintenance firm Ground Control, shares his tips on making good acquisitions
Innovative responses to Covid show us how to approach climate challenges
Kim Morrish, Director of Ground Control, tells the Times Enterprise Network how she was inspired by how other business owners adapted to the pandemic
Private equity is not always the answer
In the latest in a series of columns Simon Morrish, CEO of the fast-growing outdoor maintenance firm Ground Control makes the case for using debt rather than equity to help grow businesses
Reaching a sales nirvana
In the latest in a series of columns in the Times Enterprise Network, Martin Leuw, Chairman of Ground Control, talks about fine-tuning business development
Business productivity is rising up the boardroom agenda
In the latest in a series of columns in the Times Enterprise Network, Martin Leuw, Chairman of Ground Control, shares his tips on planning and implementing new software systems
Business can be the friend, not the enemy, of biodiversity
As featured in the Times Enterprise Network, Kim Morrish, Director and owner of Ground Control, explains why the company has become a landowner
How clean energy and jobs can flow from Morocco to the UK
In the latest in our weekly series from fast-growing outdoor maintenance firm Ground Control, CEO Simon Morrish discusses why he is also leading an ambitious plan to deliver enough clean power for seven million British homes by the end of the decade.
Green shots of optimism
In the first of a weekly series of columns Simon Morrish, chief executive of the fast-growing outdoor maintenance firm Ground Control, explains why he remains optimistic about 2021 despite the challenges of running a £120 million turnover business
The power of pricing and planning ahead
In the latest in a series of columns in the Times Enterprise Network, Martin Leuw, Chairman, Ground Control, explains the power of pricing and planning ahead.
Being the boss is personal
In the latest in a series of columns in the Times Enterprise Network, Kim Morrish, Director of Ground Control, describes the emotional commitment that business owners make
Why business is eating software
In the latest in a weekly series of columns Martin Leuw, Non-executive Chairman, Ground Control, explains why he is adopting the mindset of a technology company.
Engaging residents on the value of green space
Clarion Housing’s community garden event centred on engaging residents in nature and raising awareness of the wider value green spaces can bring
Corporate renewal comes from the disruptor within
Martin Leuw, Chairman of Ground Control, talks to The Times about the importance of championing innovation
Thinking of selling? We’ve been there
Simon Morrish, CEO of Ground Control, shares with the Times Enterprise Network, a personal account on how he previously considered selling
Succession doesn’t have to be a dysfunctional drama
In the latest series of columns in The Times, Martin Leuw, Chairman of Ground Control, looks at why business leaders often neglect succession planning
