{"id":2567,"date":"2022-10-26T07:49:10","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T19:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/?page_id=2567"},"modified":"2024-09-17T21:53:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T09:53:02","slug":"level-earth-landscaping","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/level-earth-landscaping\/","title":{"rendered":"Level Earth Landscaping"},"content":{"rendered":"

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8 years\u00a0in business<\/b><\/p>\n

Location<\/b>:\u00a0Tauranga, Katikati to Te Puke<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Andy Garratt<\/p>\n

Website: www.levelearth.co.nz<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Business mission and vision<\/b>:<\/div>\n
Making the grass greener on your side of the fence.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\u201cInstallation of Real and Artificial lawns, hard landscaping and lawn preparation. Irrigation systems and more.\u201d
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>What sets you apart from your competitors?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Quality, information, knowledge, customer service and attention to detail<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please provide details of any business awards you have won.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe why you decided to go into business for yourself.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
To provide a better quality of service and give exceptional customer care. Building an asset for the future.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe some of the challenges you needed to overcome to get your business off the ground.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Correct targeted marketing, good website (tried a few) capital, contacts, reliable subcontractors, but most of all staff.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please tell us about an example where you managed to overcome a significant challenge that stood in the way of your business success.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Good robust effective website. Many companies promised but don’t deliver.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please explain how perseverance or overcoming adversity has been necessary for you to make a success of your business.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
We had a a company that supplied our Artificial Grass, they didn’t survive through COVID and we had to find a new supplier that we had faith in their product and service. Trying to match pricing but constantly having to deal with price increases that are effecting the bottom line. Staff not being diligent and having to deal with any errors that they make. Lockdown – riding that storm.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What business success have you achieved to date? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Had large contracts with schools, becoming the preferred supplier for Teamturf a large Artificial lawn company in Auckland.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What are you most proud of in relation to your business?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Quality and value of our workmanship and customer satisfaction.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>How many people does your business employ?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
4<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What contractors do you regularly use in your business?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bay Shaping, Rydgeview Landscaping, EcoTec Hydro Seeding.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What training opportunities have you provided to the people you employ?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
First aid, Wheels track and rollers, Artificial Grass installation. NZQA approved handler certificate, Grow Safe<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What positive reviews and testimonials do you have from happy customers?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Check out our website and Google<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Apart from the potential financial benefits, what other benefits do you get from being a business owner?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Flexible working hours<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe any community involvement or sponsorship your business is involved with.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
None<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What other ways do you - as a business - give back to the community?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Support Waipuna Hospice<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please outline any other information you think is relevant to this entry.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
We are a small boutique business that prides itself with looking after our customers and providing a premium quality product in all aspects of our work. We look after our staff and pay them well with added bonuses and incentives<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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