Business Tools
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Project Planning & Prep
Customer Site Visit Guide (PDF)
Downloadable guide to help you make the most of customer site visits
Customer Site Visit Guide (template)
Requires free Canva account to customize
Fenced Area Calculator
A simple spreadsheet for visualizing the area enclosed by portable fences
Promotional Tools & Templates
Press Release Sample #1
Prairie restoration in city park
Press Release Sample #2
State park invasive species
Press Release Sample #3
New member introduction; trail, landfill
Press Release Sample #4
Special event
Kids’ activity sheet/handout (template)
Requires free Canva account to customize
Project Yard Sign (template)
Requires free Canva account to customize
Warning Sign (template)
Requires free Canva account to customize
Promotional Postcard (template)
Requires free Canva account to customize
Business Card (template)
Requires free Canva account to customize
Useful Apps & Online Services
Canva
Simple layout and graphic design app for business cards, brochures, signs, social media posts, etc.
Free Map Tools
Online mapping tool that does a few things well, like calculating area of a shape you draw on a map — sometimes better than Google Maps or Google Earth for particular tasks.
Genius Scan
Excellent scanner app for storing business receipts and documents. Connects to Google Docs, Dropbox, and other online storage.
Google Earth
Study satellite imagery, terrain, and ground cover before you visit a project site. So useful you might be able to quote some projects without visiting the site. A bit complex to use, but worth it. It’s a good idea to download Google Earth Pro on your desktop for serious use. Free!
Google Voice
A free way to get a business number if you already have a Google/Gmail account. Direct the new number to your existing cell number, and put it into your contacts as “Grazing Customer” or something to that effect. That way you’ll know how to answer the phone.
GPS Fields Area Measure
One of many smart phone apps that are useful for walking the boundaries of grazing paddocks to determine the area. If this one doesn’t trip your trigger, search for “planimeter” in the Apple or Google app stores.
Picture This
Plant identification app for your phone. Take a photo of the plant in question and the app ID’s it and gives you information.
RiverCast
Taps into the stream gauge network from the USGS to provide real time information about river and stream levels. Find gauges near your projects to know if you have to take fast action in response to rising waters.
Trello
Organizational software that is useful for tracking the progress of customer leads, scheduling, and lots of other stuff. Similar to a “kanban board.”
Wave
Online bookkeeping app that includes quoting and invoicing. “Freemium” model offers a lot with free account.
Zapier
Automation tool that allows many of the apps in this list to talk to each other. Kind of nerdy, but super valuable for reclaiming time from repetitive tasks. Easier than ever with embedded AI helper.
Quoting and Invoicing
Model Bid Specs
Specifications we recommend to public or not-for-profit organizations who may seek bids for grazing
Small Project Profit Projection Calculator
Spreadsheet for helping you quote projects under 10 acres profitably
Large Project Profit Projection Calculator
Spreadsheet for helping you quote projects over 10 acres profitably
Business Management
Job Announcement Sample
For hiring help for your business
customer Communication
Customer Response Templates
Pre-written responses for common customer interactions
“What to Expect” for Small Projects
Disclaimers for customers on projects less than 10 acres
“What to Expect” for Large Projects
Disclaimers for customers on projects larger than 10 acres