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What Are Some Productive Habits To Adopt?

For some, productivity can become hard with a short staff, tight budgets, and work-from-home scenarios. Whether you’re looking to level up your proactiveness or are a newbie, it’s not too late to become productive. Here are some tips to help you get a handle on your day, goals, and your future. 7 Habits To Help You Become More Productive Be realistic. You know yourself better than anyone. While you can strive to improve your habits and increase your productivity, you don’t want to set goals that are so elevated that you can’t achieve them. This is […]

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How Can My Small Business Give Back To My Community?

When you are a small business in a small community giving back to your neighbors should be a reflex. Supporting the community that supports you is very important. Regardless of how small or large your area is, it can be difficult to figure out the best and most effective way to give back to your community. Luckily, Spring Green has done the heavy lifting for you and has compiled a few great ideas to help give back to your community. What Does Giving Back To My Community Do For My Business? There is more you can do than […]

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How Can I Train New Employees During The Busy Season?

It’s like a double-edged sword. Every year you find yourself needing to add staff to the team to support your busy season. You struggle to find the time and capacity to train the new staff during this crazy time. It is possible to increase your staff and bring them up to speed even while the busiest time of the year is taking place. Spring Green has the tips you need to train your new staff members safely and efficiently when you need them most. 5 Tips For Training New Employees When You Are Busy Set […]

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How To Become A Better Mentor For Your Staff

As a manager, you have the unique opportunity to become a mentor to those who report to you. Bosses who rise to the occasion and take on the role of mentor transform from the title of boss into that of a leader. The truth is that whether you rise to the challenge of becoming a mentor or not, your team members will still look to you for inspiration, guidance and support. By stepping into the role of mentor, you’ll empower your employees, thus creating a better culture and, in turn, customer experience. […]

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How Can Business Owners Prepare For The Busy Season?

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The busy season is almost here—are you prepared? Have you thought about what you need to do to get ready for Spring? By following these tips, you can reap the benefits of the busy season while still maintaining a work-life balance. Tips to Prepare Yourself for the Busy Season Busy seasons can be challenging to get through in seasonal businesses. You’ll be required to put in long hours with the sense that it’s now or never during peak times. This stress can take a physical and mental toll. The key is being prepared and […]

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Lindorm Diversified His 15 Year Business with A Spring-Green Franchise

Brian Lindorm is no stranger to the Lawn Care Industry. With 15 years of experience under his belt, Brian realized it was time to diversify. “I loved how professional Spring-Green would make my business look. It was an existing business with a support team to help my current business grow.” Brian knew long ago that sitting at a desk all day was not for him. His passions lie in supplying excellent customer service and a changing work-life atmosphere. With the support of his two children, Sheena and Ashley, and his […]

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Should I Join A Peer Group?

As a business leader, you might be hearing an often-used buzzword – peer groups. Considering jumping into a peer group scenario can leave you feeling skeptical about the benefits, expectations, and inner workings of a peer group. Spring-Green is here to answer your burning questions and give you a few tips along the way. What is a peer group? A peer group is typically made up of a group of CEOs, entrepreneurs or business leaders that, ideally, have linear roles in similar size businesses. The more aligned the elements are, the more beneficial the peer group […]

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How Do I Reward My Employees On A Budget?

As a business, it is important to show your appreciation for the ones who make your business move forward, your employees. No matter how small or large your company may be, taking the time to thank them for all they do is crucial to your organization’s morale. However, gifting your appreciation may not always be a viable option financially. That is why Spring-Green has the budget-friendly ideas you need to celebrate your employees during the season of giving! 81% of employees who responded to a recent survey by The Snacks Shop, say they feel appreciated when they receive gifts from […]

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How 2020 Changed The Face Of Digital Marketing

2020 changed nearly all aspects of our lives and digital marketing is no exception. Digital marketing budgets in some industries skyrocketed and in others became frozen. One thing became certain, nothing in 2020 was actually certain. With the pause placed on in-person events and in-person shopping, the appetite for digital channels was forced to fill the gaps where it could. Marketing technology and digital marketing channels in many cases became the only way for businesses to stay connected with their customers during the tough days when things were completely shut down. Facts & data illustrating the impact of COVID-19 on digital […]

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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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