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Tips for Building a Positive Company Culture in the Green Industry

In the dynamic world of green industry businesses, a strong company culture is the bedrock of success. A positive workplace environment not only enhances employee satisfaction but also plays a pivotal role in boosting productivity. Here are some invaluable tips for fostering a happy and productive team within your green industry business. 1. Define Your Values: Start by defining the core values that will drive your company culture. Clearly articulate what your organization stands for, and ensure that these values align with the mission and goals of your green industry […]

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Embracing Technology: Tools to Streamline Your Green Business

In the ever-evolving landscape of the green industry, the integration of cutting-edge technology has become essential for small business owners seeking to optimize operations and foster efficiency. In this blog, we delve into the latest technological tools and applications that can elevate your green business to new heights, emphasizing the importance of embracing innovation for sustainable growth. Smart Scheduling Apps: Efficient scheduling lies at the core of a successful green business. Smart scheduling apps empower business owners to manage appointments, assign tasks, and coordinate with teams seamlessly. Real-time updates, automatic […]

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Spring Green Multi-Unit Franchise Owner Expands Territory

Spring Green Multi-Unit Franchise Owner Expands Territory in Oklahoma City Spring Green is pleased to announce franchise owner Dan Hillebrand’s expansion into a fourth territory in the Greater Oklahoma City, OK market. Having started with Spring Green in 2017, this strategic move not only demonstrates Dan’s commitment to growth but also solidifies Spring Green’s position as a leading provider of tailored lawn care, pest control, and tree care services in the region. With a record of accomplishment of delivering exceptional service and fostering vibrant green spaces, Dan Hillenbrand has made […]

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The Green Growth Formula: Diversifying Your Small Business in the Green Industry

As a small business owner in the green industry, whether you specialize in landscaping, lawn care, or other eco-friendly services, you may be seeking opportunities to expand your business and increase revenue. One effective strategy to consider is diversifying your offerings by adding new services to your business. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of diversifying your small business in the green industry and how it can help you grow and succeed. 5 Benefits of Diversifying Your Green Industry Business Increased revenue streams Adding new services to your green […]

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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 […]

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Surefire Ways to Measure Customer Satisfaction in the Green Industry

Businesses in-the-know are placing emphasis (and investment) on making sure their customers are happy because they understand the impact customer satisfaction has on the bottom line. Why Customer Satisfaction Matters: Hubspot reports 80% of customers will switch companies after one poor service experience. Microsoft reports 54% of consumers have higher customer service expectations than they did one year ago. Statista reported that 64% of American consumers reached out for some form of customer service from businesses. Define and monitor Customer Satisfaction: Define what customer satisfaction looks like for your business. […]

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Spring-Green Lawn Care Welcomes Newest Franchise Owner Aaron Knepp

Aaron Knepp Spring-Green Franchise Owner

Spring-Green Lawn Care – provider of residential and commercial lawn fertilization and weed control – is proud to announce its newest franchise owner, Aaron Knepp of AK Irrigation in Columbus, OH. Aaron Knepp, a seasoned Green Industry expert who sought to expand services to meet both his current customers’ needs and the growing market needs of Columbus and the surrounding areas. He will be offering customers a seven-application fertilization and weed control program. In addition, Knepp is excited to expand his mosquito services, aeration and seeding, as well as tree […]

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4 Key Strategies for Diversifying Your Green-Industry Business

There are plenty of reasons for green industry business owners to diversify their businesses: from the need for new revenue streams to gaining recurring revenue or preparation for an eventual successful plan or other exit strategy. Whatever the reason, it makes good business sense to actively pursue growth and adaptation over the life of your business. Whatever your motivation for diversification, there are plenty of ways to tackle this important task. Here are four strategies for diversifying your green-industry business. 1. Expand your services to a new location Diversifying doesn’t […]

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Is Spring-Green the right strategic partner to grow your green industry business?

Wisconsin business owner joined Spring-Green

Have you ever wondered what percentage of your business comes from recurring revenue? As you scale your business, does the bottom line improve proportionally? Or what about how secure that service revenue is if tough economic times hit again? “Once I learned about the marketing programs and the ongoing support, I was convinced adding a Spring-Green franchise was the best growth opportunity for my business.” – Mike Valestin, Franchise Owner Maybe you are starting to think about retirement or possibly a family member has expressed interest in joining the business. When […]

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Using Digital Marketing to Grow Your Green Industry Business

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Dave Vojta became involved with Spring-Green Lawn Care when he purchased an existing franchise in Peoria, IL in 2005. Dave had plenty of experience in the green industry with three years running his own lawn service business and 13 years working at the largest national lawn care company in North America. When Dave joined, he was most interested in the preexisting customers and revenue, but through his investigation of being associated with a franchise system, he began to see the value.   “I did not believe that I needed a franchise […]

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