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Monthly Archives: March 2019

Remote Work: The Employer and Employee Side of Working Remotely

The concept of utilizing a remote workforce is one of these flexible work options that some small business owners believe is reserved for larger companies than theirs. Why is that? In reality the barriers to utilizing remote workers seem to have more to do with employer concerns than with any hardware, software, or regulatory limitations. Here are some benefits to offering the option of working remotely as well as some considerations for engaging a remote workforce and finally, a few considerations regarding how to work from home. Benefits of Working […]

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How to Create an Effective Employee Development Plan

Most employers understand that it takes time, money, and effort to recruit the right employees, and once found, the good employees are worth keeping. An increasing number of employers have come to acknowledge and accept the need to provide those individuals with opportunities for ongoing training and development, both as individuals and as valued members of the organization. Wait a minute, isn’t all that training and development stuff for bigger businesses? Absolutely not. If your small business is big enough to have one or more employees worth keeping, then you […]

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Spring-Green Welcomes Newest Franchise Owners in Conshohocken, PA

Spring-Green Lawn Care is proud to announce one of its newest franchise owners, John and Autumn Sayers of Conshohocken, PA. John Sayers is CEO of JFS4 in Conshohocken, PA (just west of Philadelphia). JFS4 is a high end residential maintenance company that has been in business for 31 years with services ranging from mowing, snow plowing, and even masonry work. Diversifying Green Industry Business Sayers knew he wanted to expand his business even further, but the lack of marketing was holding him back. “When I looked into Spring-Green, I found […]

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3 Ways to Motivate Employees Without Spending Money

A common dilemma among small business owners revolves around how to motivate employees. While some business have bigger budgets and can do more to motivate their employees, there are also ways you can motivate employees without breaking the bank. While it’s true that the best employees are easier to poach if they are underpaid, it is also true that money only goes so far when it comes to motivation in the workplace. This we know from experience. Well then, if money isn’t the silver bullet of team motivation, what are […]

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