LMN Academy Certification Program- Snow Days (Columbus, OH)

Are you ready to dominate Winter this year? Join LMN for Snow Days! This advanced two-day course is tailored for current LMN users ready to crush their snow success. Whether you're new to snow and ice management or seeking to optimize operations for increased profits, attending LMN's Snow Days will prepare you to excel in the upcoming season.
Who should attend?
Owners, Divisional Managers, Snow Operational Managers and Office Administrators, Snow Crew Leads.
LMN Features Covered for Snow Operation:
Estimating, Job Creation + Management, Scheduling, LMN Crew App, Invoicing.

• Master Snow-Specific Techniques: Dive deep into advanced features and techniques tailored specifically for snow and ice management. Learn how to utilize LMN's tools to create accurate estimates, track jobs efficiently, and streamline invoicing processes for snow removal operations.
• Boost Your Winter Readiness: Equip your team with the advanced skills needed to tackle the unique challenges of winter. From optimizing operations to increasing profitability, gain the expertise to dominate the snow season.
• Hands-On Learning in Real and Sandbox Environments: Gain practical experience by working in both your own account and our sandbox account. Practice creating estimates, tracking jobs, and generating invoices without the fear of making mistakes.
• Optimize Job Management: Discover best practices for maximizing efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing profitability in snow and ice management. Learn how to leverage LMN's tools for optimal job scheduling, crew management, and real-time job tracking.
• Leverage Data for Success: Harness the power of LMN's Reporting & Job Costing Tool for in-depth data analysis. Generate insightful reports, analyze key performance metrics, and make data-driven decisions to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Network with Snow Management Experts: Join a vibrant community of snow and ice management professionals. Share best practices, tips, and innovative strategies in a collaborative environment.
• Earn Your Certification: Show off your LMN expertise with a certification badge that marks you as a go-to expert in the snow and ice management industry.

In just 2 days, you'll work in your own account and our sandbox account to learn how to:

• Effectively utilize LMN's Estimating Tool to create accurate and detailed estimates for snow removal jobs. This may include understanding the software interface, inputting job-specific details, and generating precise estimates.
• Use LMN's Job Tracking Tool to monitor and manage snow jobs throughout the season. This involve job scheduling, tracking crew assignments, monitoring job progress, and addressing any issues or changes that arise.
• Leverage LMN's Invoicing Tool to streamline the invoicing process for snow removal jobs. This includes creating invoices, customizing them to meet specific client needs, and ensuring prompt and accurate billing.
• Harness the power of LMN's Reporting & Job Costing Tool for in-depth data analysis related to snow jobs. You will learn how to generate insightful reports, analyze key performance metrics, and make data-driven decisions to improve efficiency and profitability in snow and ice management.

Beyond the individual tools, you will gain insights into best practices for optimizing snow job management using LMN. This includes strategies for maximizing efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing profitability in the snow and ice management business.
Take a Snow Day with LMN and 'own' Winter this year. Register now!
One ticket grants one seat for your company each day, allowing you to rotate staff based on daily topics. If you want to send more than one person per day, simply purchase an additional ticket for a second seat. Remember, learning is progressive—each day builds on the previous one.
Important Note: We will be working on sandbox accounts, so don’t worry about making mistakes. Practice confidently and implement your new skills in your own account afterward.
Prerequisites:

1. Active LMN Account: Users must have an active LMN account to access the training materials and register for the course.
2. LMN Proficiency: An intermediate understanding of how to navigate and use the LMN platform is recommended, as the training may build upon existing LMN features.
3. Access Permissions: Verify that the user has the necessary access permissions within their LMN account to participate in training courses. This may include administrative privileges.
4. Budget & Pricelist: Be confident in your company budget so we can help setting up profitable estimates with accurate required line items such as labor, equipment and materials catalog established.

Day 1: Budget Tips and Tricks for Snow, Estimating Snow Contracts, and Building Job Binders for Snow Jobs
Start your snow training by mastering budget optimization, estimating snow contracts, and creating comprehensive job binders. Learn advanced techniques for managing divisional budgets, setting sales goals, and creating precise estimate templates for various snow removal contracts. Gain hands-on experience with job binder creation and job management strategies to ensure efficient and profitable snow operations. Tools covered include:

• Divisional Budgets: Develop detailed divisional budgets to effectively manage financials across different snow removal operations.
• Sales Goal Setup: Set ambitious sales goals tailored to your snow services to drive business growth.
• Estimate Templates: Create and customize estimate templates for various snow removal contracts, including per-depth, per-visit, and seasonal contracts.
• Contract Variations: Design contract variations to cater to different client needs and preferences.
• Production Rate Calculations: Calculate accurate production rates for snow removal tasks to ensure precise estimates.
• Terms and Conditions: Customize terms and conditions to ensure clear and compliant agreements with clients.
• Jobsite Measurement Tools: Utilize jobsite measurement tools for accurate scope assessment and estimate creation.
• Renewals: Manage contract renewals efficiently to maintain client relationships and secure recurring revenue.
• Reports and Pipelining: Generate and analyze reports to track sales pipeline and performance metrics.
• Job Binder Creation: Create comprehensive job binders to organize and manage all necessary documentation and details for snow jobs.
• Converting Estimates to Jobs: Seamlessly convert estimates into active jobs for efficient job management.
• Job Groups: Organize jobs into groups for better categorization and management.
• Bulk Editing: Perform bulk edits to update multiple job details simultaneously, saving time and effort.
• Bulk Job Creation: Utilize bulk creation methods to streamline the setup of multiple jobs at once.
• Job Renewals: Manage job renewals to ensure continuous service and client satisfaction.
• Change Orders: Effectively manage change orders to accommodate any modifications in job scope.
• Analytics: Leverage advanced analytics to gain insights into job performance and profitability.
  

Day 2: Advanced Snow Job Management and Invoicing
Dive deep into advanced snow job management and invoicing strategies to optimize operational efficiency and profitability. Learn how to schedule snow jobs effectively, utilize the LMN Crew app for tracking, document client interactions through the customer portal, and implement best practices for invoicing and job costing. Tools covered include:

• Scheduling Snow Jobs: Understand the best practices for scheduling snow jobs, preparing for unpredictable weather, and managing crews efficiently.
• Waitlist Feature: Learn to use the waitlist feature to manage jobs that are dependent on weather conditions and ensure no job is missed.
• Unscheduled Routes Feature: Discover how to set up unscheduled routes to have crews ready to complete multiple snow jobs as soon as the conditions allow.
• Best Practices for Crew Leads: Equip crew leads with strategies to handle multiple snow jobs efficiently and in an organized manner.
• LMN Crew App for Snow Jobs Tracking: Use the LMN Crew app to track snow jobs in real-time, including taking photos, adding notes, and skipping visits.
• Taking Photos and Notes: Document job progress with photos and detailed notes for accurate records and client transparency.
• Skipping Visits: Manage skipped visits efficiently within the app to ensure accurate job tracking.
• Adding Comments: Add comments to jobs for clear communication and documentation of any issues or updates.
• Customer Portal Review: Use the customer portal to provide clients with detailed documentation, including photos, timestamps, and notes, ensuring they are informed about the services performed.
• Live Crew Tracking as an Admin: Monitor crew locations and job progress in real-time for effective oversight and management.
• Live Job Tracking as an Admin: Track live job statuses and updates to ensure timely completion and address any issues promptly.
• Timesheet Review and Approvals: Review and approve timesheets with best practices to ensure accurate time tracking and payroll management.
• Invoicing Snow Jobs with Different Contract Terms: Learn how to invoice snow jobs based on various contract terms, including per-depth, per-visit, and seasonal contracts.
• Automated Invoicing for Contracted Snow Removal Services: Implement automated invoicing processes for contracted snow removal services to ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Best Practices: Explore best practices for efficient invoicing, reducing errors, and improving cash flow.
• Job Costing and Reports: Utilize job costing tools to analyze costs and profitability, and generate comprehensive reports for informed decision-making.

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