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CAD Showcase 2010 Software Demos

These are the recordings from the recent webinar, CAD Showcase 2010, featuring CAD Software demos by Vectorworks, DynaSCAPE and Land F/X . . . keep reading

7 Ways to Enhance Your Computer's Performance
Chris Heiler, Editor | December 31, 2009

I know, we're professional landscape designers, not members of the Geek Squad. That said, it doesn't hurt to call upon your inner-geek at times. Enhance your computer's performance with these seven simple steps . . . keep reading

Blogging Basics for Landscape Designers, Part 2: The "What" and the "How"
Chris Heiler | December 18, 2009

More and more people, including our prospects, are reading blogs. It's mainstream. As landscape designers, we must acknowledge this and develop a marketing strategy that reflects this reality . . . keep reading

Blogging Basics for Landscape Designers, Part 1: Why it Matters
Chris Heiler, Editor | December 11, 2009

Social Media, Social Networking, Web 2.0--it's all the rage today. Blogging was the first form of social media to hit the mainstream. What does this mean to landscape designers and how can we leverage this marketing medium . . . keep reading

Google Maps: More Than Just Directions
Chris Heiler | November 11th, 2009

Many of you probably already use Google Maps or a similar online mapping service. Though you may only use it for driving directions, I wanted to share with you the many additional applications built into Google Maps that are very handy for landscape designers . . . keep reading

Cut Costs While Increasing Professionalism: How to Use Skype In Your Business
Chris Heiler | September 24, 2009

Skype is an inexpensive way to have a separate phone number for your business instead of using your cell phone or your home's land line. Read how Skype can be an alternative to the traditional telephone . . . keep reading

Tech Tip: How to Use PlantMaster in Your Landscape Business
Anne Chilcott

PlantMaster is a plant database that can be used during sales presentations and for creating plant booklets for your customers. You can even use PlantMaster's plant search to find plant choices based on your design parameters . . . keep reading

Tech Tip: 3 Steps to Easily Manage Your Landscape Project Photos
Chris Heiler - Editor

This video shows you my step-by-step approach to organizing, editing and sharing photographs of my work. It's a very simple process for managing your photos . . . keep reading

Product Review: Bluebeam PDF Revu
Cheri Stringer

This pdf editing and markup program is a powerful tool for landscape designers whether you use CAD or draw by hand. It also allows the user to measure elements in a plan . . . keep reading

Podcast: Talking CAD software with Eric Gilbey of Vectorworks

In this months podcast, Eric Gilbey of Vectorworks talks about CAD software and how it can help streamline the design process . . . keep reading

Organize Your Thoughts Using Mind-Mapping
Chris Heiler

Mind-mapping has been referred to as "A swiss army knife for the brain". Let me show you how you can leverage this technology in your design process and business. . . . keep reading

Product Review: Stanley Fat Max TLM-100 Laser Tape
Andrew Garulay

Landscape designers at every level have the need to locate existing plants, hardscapes and other items in the field. The Fat Max Laser Tape cut my measuring time by more than 50% . . . keep reading

Tech Tip: Your Resume on Steroids
Chris Heiler- Editor

We are all familiar with the word "resume", but are you familiar with the term curriculum vitae? I like to think of a CV as a resume on steroids. But it can be used for much more than that . . . keep reading

Tech Tip: Access Your PC from Anywhere
Chris Heiler- Editor

GoToMyPC is a fast, easy and secure way to access your PC from any Web browser or wireless device in real time. See how you can leverage this technology as a designer . . . keep reading

Tech Tip: Using Landscapedia to Aid in Project Development
Michael Franklin- Landscapedia.info

Online applications have exploded in popularity recently helping to ease or replace software costs for small businesses. One online application professional landscape designers may want to consider is Landscapedia.info . . . keep reading

Tech Tip: Get Your Google Gadgets!!!
Chris Heiler- Editor

No more forwarding emails to my other computers, transferring documents back and forth...oh what a pain! My life is so much easier now that I've made the switch to Google's web apps. and gadgets. Let me show you some of the applications that have simplified and organized my life. . . . keep reading

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