Back-Office Services for Landscapers
Blade
Shared Services
Dedicated Team
Our fully managed team is at your service, just like having an in-house staff member, but without the overhead
Cost-Effective Solutions
For less than the cost of hiring one person, you gain access to a resource managing core admin and back-office functions. One flat fee, unlimited access, 8 hours a day
Work-Life Balance
Say goodbye to sacrificing family time for paperwork. Let i-OK handle the administrative load, allowing you to reclaim your personal time.
Running a landscaping business is demanding. Let us take care of the back-office hassles, so you can focus on what you do best – creating stunning landscapes. ​With i-OK Shared Services, you'll experience dedicated customer service and a virtual admin resource that works seamlessly with your team.​At i-OK Shared Services, powered by Blade Partners, we understand that your passion lies in transforming outdoor spaces, not drowning in paperwork. That's why we're here to revolutionize how small owner-operated landscaping companies thrive.
Virtual Administration (Shared) Services
Expense and Invoice Tracking
Send statements, track payments, and record company expenses hassle-free
Appointment Setting
Manage personal and team calendars, coordinate meetings, and handle inquiries
Call Reception
Receive and route phone calls as required
CRM Tools
Update records, collect information for marketing operations
Email Management
point of contact for emails, conduct follow-ups, and forward important messages
Vendor Management & Accts Rec
Follow up on orders, track supplies, and manage accounts receivable
Key Benefits
Available: 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday
Dedicated Resource: Your personal support team
Unlimited Work: No caps or limits
Directly Managed: Seamless integration with your operations
Communication: Reach us via call, text, or Slack or eMail
Treat your businesslike the multi-million-dollar enterprise it has the potential to be.
Software Advisory & Consulting Services
Provide your crews, management, and leadership team with insights and operational software for growth and scale. As a Blade Partners client, you gain access to the landscaping software, designed to help independent landscapers manage their businesses.
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For companies with 5 employees or more, our offering extends to Landscaping Business Software, an end-to-end online software that integrates seamlessly with QuickBooks. The business software is everything you need, including a mobile app, to efficiently run and scale your landscaping business.
Human Resources & Recruiting Services
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Get the people in your organization who want to make a career in the green industry.
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Our HR and Recruiting services help our partner companies find and hire high-impact permanent talent. We collaborate with you to build the organization model and career ladder which will connect you with career minded talent to fill critical roles in your organization.
Target Pricing
Partnership Model :
Includes Landscaping Business Software: Virtual Admin Services, HR & Recruiting, and Software Advisory & Consulting Services
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Download Price Sheet
Pay-as-you-Go Model (aprox)
$500/month
1-5 Employees
$1000/month
6-15 Employees
$1500/month
16-25 Employees
​Optional Software (highly recommended) :
Operations software $675/mo + 30/user/mo for companies with 3 or more staff
Add-On:
Sales & Marketing
For an additional boost to your operations, explore our Add-On Value Sales & Marketing services available Monday to Friday, available in 20 hr packets per month @ $75//hr.​
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Blog Writing and Monthly Newsletter
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Ad Design and Purchase
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Procure Customer Reviews and Social Media Posting
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Prepare Project Estimates for Bidding & Estimating
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Landscape Design Presentations for Sales Staff
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Inside Sales: Initial Appointment Confirmation through Post-Work Follow-Up
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Employee Onboarding System Development and Delivery
15 min
Free session