What better way to spend some of the green industry’s off-season than preparing for the next year? Spring-Green’s national support center works to capitalize on that downtime, helping franchise owners plan the future of their business while always keeping in mind their ultimate goal: to realize their personal and professional aspirations and dreams. The two-day annual business planning event is designed to do just that. During day one, franchise owners will hit the ground running with a S.W.O.T. (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis that will establish the areas they need […]
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Monthly Archives: October 2015
The Road Ahead with Spring-Green, Part 1
Cooler temperatures across the country are the signal for green industry members that it is time to gear up their business planning efforts. Spring-Green franchise owners know that the off-season is the perfect time to focus on what lies ahead for their businesses. During the upcoming fall and winter months, most franchise owners will travel to Spring-Green’s corporate headquarters in Plainfield, Illinois, to meet with leadership and their business consultant. These one-on-one and group sessions take place over two days, and they give franchise owners the opportunity not only to […]
Renewing a Landmark, Remembering Our Veterans
Honoring U.S. veterans is integral to Spring-Green’s core values—Ecstatic Customer Base, Pursue Common Goals, Innovate to Improve, Do Right, Respect for All, Move Forward. That is why for the 18th year, Spring-Green has participated in Renewal & Remembrance, the largest single day of service for the nation’s landscape and lawn care industry. Along with members of the National Association of Landscape Professionals (formerly PLANET), the national trade association for landscape and lawn care industry professionals, Spring-Green staff, franchise owners and their families donated their time, equipment and products to beautify […]
Spring-Green Franchises Named “Best for Vets”
Spring-Green is honored to have been recognized by Military Times in its “Best for Vets: Franchises” rankings for 2015-2016. This distinction recognizes Spring-Green for our commitment to providing franchise opportunities to America’s veterans. The list, published in the September 2015 edition of Military Times, was compiled from the results of a 110-question survey. The assessment of the survey considers each company’s efforts to help veterans achieve success with their franchised business, including any financial incentives offered to veterans, brand performance and policies that cater to those who have served. “We […]