Spring-Green Lawn Care will host the 2013-14 National Training Conference (NTC) August 7-9 at the Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale, Ill. The theme of the conference is “Building for Profit” and franchise owners from 26 states as well as employees and vendors will be in attendance. “This event is designed to provide franchise owners with information and actionable ideas to profitably build their businesses,” said president James Young. “The ideas presented at this conference are the building blocks to increasing profitability, allowing franchise owners the opportunity to reach their goals and […]
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Yearly Archives: 2013
Lawn fertilization and weed control from Spring-Green
Lawn fertilization and weed control, sometimes called “weed and feed,” is Spring-Green’s most popular lawn service. Each new year, Spring-Green franchisees and field service professionals (FSPs) assess clients’ lawns and provide individualized lawn care programs based on what’s needed most. During the evaluations, we often find new and current customers that have been doing an impeccable job maintaining their own lawns (watering when needed and regularly checking for possible problem areas), but there are others who may have let their yard go for years and need a more intense program […]
First year franchise owner Kent Fisher is off to a good start despite unprecedented weather this season
Kent Fisher of Greenleaf Landscaping in Greenwood, Indiana, converted the lawn care portion of his business at the end of last year to a Spring-Green Lawn Care franchise, and after nearly tripling his business this spring, is off to a good start. Fisher was the first franchise under Spring-Green’s Green Industry Initiative, which is designed for qualified candidates who own independent green industry businesses that may even already provide professional lawn and tree care services. Under the program, participants convert the lawn and tree care portion of their business with the goal […]
Spring-Green’s Home-Based Model Featured in USA Today
Flexibility in the workplace has been a hot topic in the news lately. Americans today want work-life balance more than ever and studies show that many people would take a pay cut for a job with more flexibility. Many people are taking an entirely different route and leaving the often inflexible corporate America to start their own businesses. Family is very important for everyone at Spring-Green from our executive team to our part-time employees. More than ever, franchisees tell us having a better work-life balance and flexibility are the top […]
Spring-Green Lawn Care Offers Financing Incentives to Green Industry Professionals
Spring-Green Lawn Care recently launched a new financing program for qualified green industry professionals. Franchisees can now finance as much as 75 percent of the required initial investment required to start a franchise. Financing can be used for payments on vehicles, equipment, supply package, computer software, marketing and working capital. This program is designed to work in conjunction with the existing Spring-Green lease programs. The green industry financing program is for qualified candidates who currently own or are employed by green industry businesses such as landscape management professionals, landscape maintenance […]
Mid-Season Evaluations from Spring-Green
Did you know Friday, June 21 is the official first day of summer? Despite what the calendar might say, the lawn care season is already at the halfway point which means it’s time to step back and assess progress. Spring-Green customers across the country will soon be receiving their personalized mid-season lawn evaluation from their Spring-Green Lawn Care professional. Spring-Green’s evaluations give owners a checklist of what services have been provided since the start of the season, an analysis of how the lawn is growing and tips to improve the […]
Cindy B. Wins Backyard Makeover Sweepstakes
Congratulations to our Facebook contest winner Cindy B. of Crystal Lake, Illinois who won the grand prize in our Backyard Makeover Sweepstakes on Facebook. Cindy will receive a $1500 gift certificate to Home Depot. Hopefully Cindy’s lawn is already looking good with the help of Spring-Green. While Cindy can use the gift certificate on whatever she wants, we’d like to offer some suggestions on what to buy to have some fun in the backyard this summer. Sprinklers. Spring-Green can do a lot to make your lawn lush and green and […]
Spring-Green’s Backyard Makeover Sweepstakes
Calling all Chicagoans! With the rain and mild temperatures we’ve had this spring, your lawn should be looking lush and green. But if you didn’t start a lawn care program in the spring that included fertilizing and weed control, your lawn may be filled with dandelions and mushrooms. Whether your lawn is the envy of your neighbors or in need of some TLC, there is still time to enter the Spring-Green Backyard Makeover Sweepstakes on Facebook. Eight lucky Facebook fans have been already won $300 worth of lawn care services […]
School’s Out for the Summer
The last day of school is just around the corner, and for parents there’s no better time of year to spend time with their kids. Whether it’s during a family vacation, coaching Little League, swimming at the pool or playing soccer in the backyard everyone enjoys summertime. Franchise owners, like those at Spring-Green Lawn Care, have the flexibility to do all of these things and more year-round. Our franchisees set their own hours and many take advantage of that flexibility to devote more time to their families. Some choose to […]
Happy Birthday America!
Spring-Green would like to wish everyone a very happy 4th of July. It’s a special holiday for everyone at Spring-Green. Not only does it celebrate America and our independence but it’s also a day of great celebration. From parades to picnics and BBQs, we hope your holiday is spent with family and friends enjoying great weather on a beautiful, healthy lawn. A word of caution if your celebrations include fireworks: Even simple sparklers can start a fire, especially when grass is dry. Sparklers remain hot after the spark is gone. Always point fireworks […]