As we approach 2022, you’ll need to create a business plan that’ll help grow your green industry business and take it to the next level. Here are a few strategies to consider when looking to the year ahead.
Business Planning For 2022
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Knowledge Is Power
Knowledge sharing within an organization has significant benefits, but it does not always happen. It takes the leaders of any team to foster a collaborative environment, but that can be a challenge despite knowing the advantages. Here are some things you can do to encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration in your business. Promote Safety in Sharing One of the best ways to encourage knowledge sharing is by creating a working environment in which team members feel they can share input and ideas that will be taken into consideration without negative […]
4 Questions to Ask Before Diversifying a Business
Diversification is a strong business strategy, but it is also a big business decision. Having the right approach and willingness to learn is a great first step. Investing in a business requires thorough evaluation and contemplation. Your careful research will guide you toward the right decision. As you narrow down a shortlist of contenders, you get into the deep research phase known as “discovery”. During the discovery phase, you need to dive below the surface to truly ascertain if there is a good fit between you and the business you […]
How To Set Performance Goals For You and Your Employees
One Gallup survey recently reported that approximately 69% of employees whose managers encourage them to set (and measure) goals are more engaged as compared to those who don’t. According to that study, those who don’t, weigh in at only 8%. This stat along with countless others make the undeniable case for creating performance goals for your team. Of course, you can count on the Spring-Green team to support you as you roll out this important element of your team-building strategy. How can I set strategic and measurable goals that will help my […]
Lindorm Diversified His 15 Year Business with A Spring-Green Franchise
Brian Lindorm is no stranger to the Lawn Care Industry. With 15 years of experience under his belt, Brian realized it was time to diversify. “I loved how professional Spring-Green would make my business look. It was an existing business with a support team to help my current business grow.” Brian knew long ago that sitting at a desk all day was not for him. His passions lie in supplying excellent customer service and a changing work-life atmosphere. With the support of his two children, Sheena and Ashley, and his […]
Should I Join A Peer Group?
As a business leader, you might be hearing an often-used buzzword – peer groups. Considering jumping into a peer group scenario can leave you feeling skeptical about the benefits, expectations, and inner workings of a peer group. Spring-Green is here to answer your burning questions and give you a few tips along the way. What is a peer group? A peer group is typically made up of a group of CEOs, entrepreneurs or business leaders that, ideally, have linear roles in similar size businesses. The more aligned the elements are, the more beneficial the peer group […]
How 2020 Changed The Face Of Digital Marketing
2020 changed nearly all aspects of our lives and digital marketing is no exception. Digital marketing budgets in some industries skyrocketed and in others became frozen. One thing became certain, nothing in 2020 was actually certain. With the pause placed on in-person events and in-person shopping, the appetite for digital channels was forced to fill the gaps where it could. Marketing technology and digital marketing channels in many cases became the only way for businesses to stay connected with their customers during the tough days when things were completely shut down. Facts & data illustrating the impact of COVID-19 on digital […]
Outdoor Enthusiast Joins The Spring-Green Team
For outdoor enthusiast, Skyler Hribar, diversifying with Spring-Green was an easy choice. “As a child, I never saw myself at a 9-5 job sitting at a desk all day. I always loved being outdoors, that was one of my goals.” Skyler currently runs one other business outside of his new Spring-Green Franchise. Wrightway Outfitters is a guided waterfowl hunting expedition based in Saskatchewan, Canada. However, when Skyler isn’t accompanying the public through the outskirts of Canada, he is freelancing as the First Mate guiding private fishing charters. The Entrepreneurial spirit was a […]
How Do I Maintain a Healthy Work-Life Balance While Growing My Business?
Some may feel that the ideal balance between your work life your social life doesn’t exist. Imagine starting your own business into the mix. Then it becomes an entire new tear of tough. While having a severe devotion to the business can help guide it forward, it’s not without a price. If you bypass the care you need, you can create routines that make it hard to enjoy everything you’re working for. At Spring-Green, we understand. That’s why we have created a guide to help you get your work-life balance in check. Below are some startling statistics […]
A Stimulus Plan For Existing Green-Industry Business Owners
A takeaway from 2020 is being deemed an essential business that provides some clarity for business planning purposes. For example, at Spring-Green Lawn Care, we have been operating as an essential business meaning there has been little interruption during COVID-19. Our Franchise Owners have been steadily gathering a recurring revenue stream from their loyal customers throughout the pandemic. We see a mutually beneficial opportunity to give back and have developed a stimulus plan to help existing Green Industry owners diversify into an essential and profitable business. Our stimulus plan has […]