About the author. . .

Business consultant, speaker, nationally recognized best selling author, Phil Nilsson's articles are published in Lawn & Landscape, PRO Magazine, The Arborist and Landscaper Publications. Nilsson's books are endorsed by national trade organizations, and in use by thousands of landscapers, parks, municipalities, universities, and property managers.

Nilsson owned and operated a successful Landscape Design-Build-Maintain firm for 15 years. Accounting Degree, background in CPA firms and corporate financial management. Considered an expert on job estimating, management information systems, financial analysis, acquisitions, sales and mergers, business improvement, and business writing. In addition, Nilsson has presented numerous seminars for green industry associations at the state and national level, contractors, suppliers, and educational organizations.