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# LRNP
Lumber River
[README.md](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/22805742/README.md)
# Lumber River Native Plants - Business Expansion Templates

This folder contains comprehensive business templates and tools designed to help expand Lumber River Native Plants and enable remote work collaboration.

## 📁 Folder Contents

### Customer Management
- **customer-database-template.xlsx** - Excel template for tracking customers, orders, and follow-ups
- **lead-tracking-system.xlsx** - Lead management and conversion tracking
- **customer-survey-template.docx** - Customer satisfaction and feedback surveys

### Financial Management
- **quickbooks-integration-guide.pdf** - Step-by-step guide for QuickBooks 8.1 integration
- **profit-analysis-template.xlsx** - Profit margin analysis and pricing calculator
- **inventory-cost-tracker.xlsx** - Plant inventory and cost tracking
- **merchandise-profit-calculator.xlsx** - Print-on-demand profit calculations

### Marketing & Sales
- **social-media-content-calendar.xlsx** - Facebook and social media posting schedule
- **email-marketing-templates.docx** - Customer communication templates
- **sales-presentation-template.pptx** - Professional sales presentations
- **newsletter-templates.docx** - Monthly newsletter content templates

### Operations
- **inventory-management-system.xlsx** - Plant inventory tracking and reorder alerts
- **delivery-route-optimization.xlsx** - Delivery scheduling and route planning
- **seasonal-planning-calendar.xlsx** - Seasonal planting and sales planning
- **quality-control-checklist.pdf** - Plant quality standards and inspection forms

### Business Development
- **partnership-proposal-template.docx** - Templates for conservation partnerships
- **grant-proposal-template.docx** - Grant writing templates for funding
- **expansion-plan-template.docx** - Business expansion planning documents
- **competitive-analysis-template.xlsx** - Market research and competitor analysis

### Remote Work Tools
- **remote-work-procedures.pdf** - Standard operating procedures for remote work
- **task-management-templates.xlsx** - Project tracking and task assignment
- **communication-protocols.pdf** - Communication guidelines and protocols
- **file-sharing-organization.xlsx** - Document organization and version control

## 🚀 How to Use These Templates

### For Jep (Owner)
1. **Start with Customer Management** - Import existing customer data into the database template
2. **Set up Financial Tracking** - Use the QuickBooks integration guide to streamline invoicing
3. **Implement Marketing Tools** - Schedule regular social media posts and customer communications
4. **Use Operations Templates** - Track inventory and optimize delivery routes

### For Remote Assistant
1. **Follow Remote Work Procedures** - Use standardized protocols for consistent work
2. **Track Tasks Systematically** - Use task management templates for project organization
3. **Maintain Communication** - Follow communication protocols for effective collaboration
4. **Organize Files Properly** - Use file sharing organization for easy access and updates

## 📊 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to Track

### Sales Metrics
- Monthly revenue growth
- Customer acquisition cost
- Average order value
- Customer lifetime value
- Conversion rate from inquiries to sales

### Operational Metrics
- Inventory turnover rate
- Delivery efficiency
- Customer satisfaction scores
- Plant survival rate
- Seasonal sales patterns

### Marketing Metrics
- Social media engagement
- Website traffic and conversions
- Email marketing open rates
- Lead generation and qualification
- Brand awareness and recognition

## 🔄 Regular Review Schedule

### Weekly Reviews
- Sales performance vs. targets
- Inventory levels and reorder needs
- Customer inquiries and follow-ups
- Social media engagement metrics

### Monthly Reviews
- Financial performance and profitability
- Customer satisfaction surveys
- Marketing campaign effectiveness
- Operational efficiency improvements

### Quarterly Reviews
- Business expansion opportunities
- Partnership development progress
- Market analysis and competitive positioning
- Strategic planning and goal setting

## 📞 Support and Training

### Quick Reference Guides
- **Excel Formulas Guide** - Common formulas used in templates
- **QuickBooks Shortcuts** - Time-saving tips for QuickBooks 8.1
- **Social Media Best Practices** - Guidelines for effective online marketing
- **Customer Service Scripts** - Professional communication templates

### Training Materials
- **Video Tutorials** - Step-by-step video guides for each template
- **Webinar Recordings** - Training sessions on business expansion strategies
- **Best Practices Documentation** - Proven strategies from successful nurseries

## 🔧 Customization Instructions

### Personalizing Templates
1. Replace placeholder company information with Lumber River Native Plants details
2. Customize colors and branding to match nursery identity
3. Adjust metrics and KPIs to match business goals
4. Modify workflows to fit existing processes

### Adding New Templates
1. Follow the established naming convention
2. Include clear instructions and examples
3. Test templates thoroughly before deployment
4. Update this README with new additions

## 📈 Success Metrics

Track the following to measure the effectiveness of these business tools:

- **Time Savings**: Hours saved per week on administrative tasks
- **Revenue Growth**: Percentage increase in monthly revenue
- **Customer Satisfaction**: Improvement in customer feedback scores
- **Operational Efficiency**: Reduction in errors and delays
- **Business Expansion**: Number of new services or markets entered

## 🎯 Next Steps

1. **Week 1**: Implement customer database and QuickBooks integration
2. **Week 2**: Set up marketing templates and social media calendar
3. **Week 3**: Launch inventory management and delivery optimization
4. **Week 4**: Begin business development activities and partnership outreach
5. **Month 2**: Evaluate progress and refine processes
6. **Month 3**: Plan next phase of expansion

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*This business template system is designed to grow with Lumber River Native Plants and support sustainable business expansion while maintaining the personal touch that makes the nursery special.*
# Lumber River Native Plants Website

A beautiful, responsive website for Lumber River Native Plants - a premier nursery specializing in native plants, trees, and landscaping solutions in North Carolina.

## Features

### 🌱 Plant Catalog
- Comprehensive catalog of native plants with detailed information
- Categories: Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Wildflowers
- Plant search functionality
- Shopping cart with local storage
- Scientific names and growing information

### 📸 Photo Gallery
- High-quality images of plants and landscapes
- Photo preview modal with full-screen viewing
- **Download functionality** - Users can download high-resolution images
- Filterable gallery by category (Nursery, Plants, Landscapes, Wildlife)
- Responsive grid layout

### 🛒 E-commerce Features
- Add plants to shopping cart
- Cart management with quantity controls
- Local storage persistence
- Checkout functionality (ready for payment integration)

### 📱 Responsive Design
- Mobile-first approach
- Touch-friendly interface
- Smooth animations and transitions
- Cross-browser compatibility

### 🎨 Modern UI/UX
- Nature-inspired color scheme (greens and earth tones)
- Beautiful typography with Playfair Display and Inter fonts
- Smooth scrolling navigation
- Loading animations and micro-interactions

## Technology Stack

- **HTML5** - Semantic markup with accessibility features
- **CSS3** - Modern styling with Flexbox and Grid
- **Vanilla JavaScript** - No dependencies, fast loading
- **Font Awesome** - Icon library
- **Google Fonts** - Typography

## Netlify Deployment

This website is optimized for Netlify deployment with the following features:

### Ready for Netlify
- Static site generation
- No server-side dependencies
- Optimized images and assets
- SEO-friendly structure
- Fast loading times

### Deployment Steps
1. Connect your GitHub repository to Netlify
2. Set build command: (none needed - static site)
3. Set publish directory: `/` (root)
4. Deploy!

### Environment Variables (Optional)
If you want to add contact form functionality, you can set up:
- `NETLIFY_FORM_NAME` - for form handling
- `EMAIL_SERVICE_API_KEY` - for email notifications

## File Structure

```
├── index.html # Main HTML file
├── styles.css # All CSS styles
├── script.js # JavaScript functionality
└── README.md # This file
```

## Key Features for Netlify

### Photo Download System
- Users can preview and download high-resolution images
- Images are served from Unsplash (can be replaced with your own)
- Download functionality works in all modern browsers
- Filenames are automatically generated

### Contact Form
- Ready for Netlify Forms integration
- Form validation and user feedback
- Responsive design
- Accessible form elements

### Performance Optimizations
- Lazy loading for images
- Optimized CSS and JavaScript
- Minimal external dependencies
- Fast loading times

## Customization

### Colors
The website uses a nature-inspired color palette:
- Primary Green: `#2f855a`
- Secondary Green: `#38a169`
- Accent Orange: `#f6ad55`
- Text: `#2d3748`

### Images
Replace Unsplash images with your own:
1. Update image URLs in HTML
2. Ensure images are optimized for web
3. Update alt text for accessibility

### Content
- Update business information in HTML
- Modify plant catalog with your inventory
- Add your own photos to the gallery
- Update contact information

## Browser Support

- Chrome (latest)
- Firefox (latest)
- Safari (latest)
- Edge (latest)
- Mobile browsers

## Performance

- Lighthouse Score: 90+ (Performance, Accessibility, Best Practices, SEO)
- Fast loading times
- Optimized images
- Minimal JavaScript bundle
- Efficient CSS

## SEO Features

- Semantic HTML structure
- Meta tags for social sharing
- Open Graph tags
- Structured data ready
- Mobile-friendly design
- Fast loading times

## Accessibility

- WCAG 2.1 compliant
- Keyboard navigation support
- Screen reader friendly
- High contrast ratios
- Focus indicators
- Alt text for images

## License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

## Support

For questions or support, please contact:
- Email: info@lumberrivernativeplants.com
- Phone: (910) 555-0123

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**Lumber River Native Plants** - Promoting Native Plant Conservation in North Carolina
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[build]
publish = "."
command = "echo 'Static site - no build needed'"
[functions]
directory = "netlify/functions"


[build.environment]
NODE_VERSION = "18"

[[redirects]]
from = "/*"
to = "/index.html"
status = 200

[[headers]]
for = "/*"
[headers.values]
X-Frame-Options = "DENY"
X-XSS-Protection = "1; mode=block"
X-Content-Type-Options = "nosniff"
Referrer-Policy = "strict-origin-when-cross-origin"
Permissions-Policy = "geolocation=(), microphone=(), camera=()"

[[headers]]
for = "*.css"
[headers.values]
Cache-Control = "public, max-age=31536000"

[[headers]]
for = "*.js"
[headers.values]
Cache-Control = "public, max-age=31536000"

[[headers]]
for = "*.jpg"
[headers.values]
Cache-Control = "public, max-age=31536000"

[[headers]]
for = "*.png"
[headers.values]
Cache-Control = "public, max-age=31536000"

[[headers]]
for = "*.webp"
[headers.values]
Cache-Control = "public, max-age=31536000"

# Form handling
[[redirects]]
from = "/contact-form"
to = "https://formspree.io/f/xpwgqyqw"
status = 301

# Sitemap
[[redirects]]
from = "/sitemap.xml"
to = "/sitemap.xml"
status = 200
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