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Top 5 Keys to Running a Scalable, Profitable Green Industry Business

Building a successful green industry business isn’t just about mowing lawns or treating turf. It’s about creating systems that allow your company to grow while maintaining quality and profitability. At SpringGreen, with nearly 50 years of experience and more than 150 franchise locations nationwide, we’ve identified the key factors that separate thriving lawn care operations from those that struggle to scale. Here are the five essential keys to running a scalable, profitable green industry business in today’s competitive landscape. 1. Develop Repeatable, Documented Systems The foundation of any scalable business […]

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Is Diversifying a Smart Investment for Existing Business Owners?

Looking to diversify your business this year? Lawn care, tree services, and pest control – offer some of the most promising business opportunities today. With steady growth, lower barriers to entry than many other fields, minimal labor needs, and consistent customer demand, this sector remains a smart choice for growing entrepreneurs. As a potential SpringGreen franchise partner, here’s why investing with us makes good business sense in 2025 and beyond. Strong Market Growth That Keeps Getting Better The numbers don’t lie – the green industry is booming. According to IMARC […]

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Why Franchise Businesses Win When the Economy Struggles

Want to build a business that thrives even when times get tough? Recent industry reports confirm that franchising offers exactly that advantage. According to the latest 2025 franchise industry analysis, franchise businesses are outpacing the general economy by a significant margin. Think about it: When the economy slows down, most independent business owners worry. But franchise business owners? The data above shows they often continue growing. This is especially true for those in essential services for commercial and residential services, like lawn, pest and tree care. Let me show you […]

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The Power of Networking

Building Strong Industry Connections and Growing Your Business In the ever-growing green industry, standing out from the crowd requires more than just a well-manicured lawn. Building strong industry connections through networking can be a game-changer for small businesses, opening doors to new opportunities, fostering collaboration, and propelling your company towards success. Why Network in the Green Industry? The benefits of networking within the lawn care, tree care, and pest control sectors are numerous: Increased Visibility: By connecting with fellow professionals, you raise your brand awareness within the industry. This can […]

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How to Introduce a New Product or Service to Your Customers

Considering all the planning and preparation involved, it’s no surprise that business owners in the services sector get pretty excited when they bring a new service offering to market. But then what? Just adding another line item to the menu isn’t likely to attract much attention. How do we gain better traction with our existing customer base when rolling out a new service? Here are a few ways to effectively introduce a new product or service to customers. Introducing a New Service or Product to Customers While there may be […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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How to Introduce a New Product or Service to Your Customers

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Considering all the planning and preparation involved, it’s no surprise that business owners in the services sector get pretty excited when they bring a new service offering to market. But then what? Just adding another line item to the menu isn’t likely to attract much attention. How do we gain better traction with our existing customer base when rolling out a new service? Here are a few ways to effectively introduce a new product or service to customers. Introducing a New Service or Product to Customers While there may be […]

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How to Set and Achieve Winning Business Goals for 2019

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As another year draws to a close, our thoughts turn toward 2019. A whole new year filled with endless possibilities stretches out before us and it’s hard not to be enthusiastic. Wouldn’t it be great to keep that enthusiasm going long enough to convert some of those goals into reality for your small business? You absolutely can! Here are some ways to set new goals for 2019 and improve your chances of achieving them. Successful Goal Setting For Your Local Business Take Stock of Your Present Situation You cannot effectively […]

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