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Every boxer has a plan..... | Andrew Grasby, President, LVML
- Mike Tyson
Covid 19 was Victoria’s “Punch in the face”
In 2020 Victoria went from:
THE PLACE TO BE
to THE STATE OF EMERGENCY
to THE STATE OF DISASTER.
The health, social, and economic impacts of Covid-19 have been widely reported.
The Landscaping industry has operated through the Covid-19 crisis with only minimal impact compared to a lot of other industries. We have, however, experienced ongoing uncertainty which causes stress in many ways. Please keep taking care of your physical and mental health, and that of the people close to you, particularly your family, friends, and work colleagues.
To restrict people movement and therefore the spread of infection, people were required to spend large amounts of time within their property boundaries. There were also restrictions for short periods of exercise in nearby open spaces and parks.
As a result, there is now a greater appreciation for the mental and physical health benefits of spending time in quality amenity spaces – our backyards and parks.
I believe that we are now seeing THE STATE OF OPPORTUNITY for Landscaping Victoria Master Landscapers.
People have been restricted in regards to their capacity to travel and spend on discretionary items. Savings are at record levels as people have taken a cautious approach due to the economic uncertainty. Consumer money is being redirected to upgrade landscape spaces. Governments at all levels are providing financial stimulus packages to boost economic activity and some of these measures will provide an additional pipeline of work for Landscapers in Victoria with benefits additionally flowing through to our supplier partners and sponsors.
Our best opportunity to respond to the increase in activity is to proudly promote ourselves as the best in the industry; that is, as Master Landscapers.
People find comfort in knowing that the contractor they choose to work in partnership with them, has the endorsement and support of a credible and professional association like LVML. So proudly promote your LVML Master Membership when marketing and quoting work and let your future client know that you will provide best practice, best value, and the best outcome for them.
Please stay positive, enjoy your journey, and make the most of every opportunity that comes your way.
Andrew Grasby
