The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) found that between 2007 and 2012, the number of small business owners over the age of 50 increased to almost 51 percent. Translation? More than half of small businesses are headed by someone nearing retirement age. Most green industry owners are focused on day-to-day activities and getting the job done. Retiring may seem a long way down the road, but it is never too early to start thinking of your exit strategy. Create a succession plan The SBA advises any business owner, including someone […]

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One of the keys to building a successful green industry business is diversification, offering a variety of services, from landscaping and hardscaping, to mowing and maintenance. While lawn fertilization and weed control are Spring-Green’s core offering, owners can also offer several other services such as fire ant, mosquito and grub control, lime treatments to improve soil pH and core aeration. Perimeter pest control is another option that can provide a company a great year-round value to balance out the seasonal nature of lawn care. Spring-Green Lawn Care has found great […]

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Setting the stage for success Creating and executing a solid business plan is vital to your success in the green industry much like winning the NFL championship requires a lot of planning and execution. As the NFL fans across the nation get ready for the the preseason to begin, Spring-Green Lawn Care is also preparing for one of our busiest seasons. Much like your favorite NFL team, Spring-Green Lawn Care knows that one of the keys to a successful lawn care business is preparation. That is why we schedule planning […]

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Do you own an existing landscape or hardscape business? Then you know how unpredictable the work can be at times. In the summer you are overwhelmed and when temperatures drop, all too often the work falls off as well. You love being your own boss and working in the outdoors, but you would welcome the consistency and greater financial security that comes with diversifying your services, smoothing out an uneven workload and the resulting income dips and spikes. Adding Spring-Green Lawn Care in conjunction with your existing landscaping, pest control […]

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Successful businesses, no matter the field, share some key characteristics—a willingness to share information and best practices, a focus not only on obtaining new customers, but keeping existing customers satisfied, and a vision for what they want and need to accomplish in the future. Read on for what we at Spring-Green Lawn Care have identified as the five characteristics that are fundamental to a successful green industry business. Collective Knowledge With locations in 26 states serving more than 7,500 neighborhoods, Spring-Green has an immense amount of shared experience. We like […]

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