Have you recently hosted a booth at your local home and garden event? Did you get good leads from the trade show? Or did you have a lot of people stopping by and dipping into your candy bowl? And what about your staff at the trade show? Did they talk to people who stopped by or were they off chatting with other booth holders? Or worse yet, flipping through their phone and ignoring visitors? You want your employees to be engaged with visitors while they’re on booth duty. So it’s […]
You’ve heard that social media marketing is really important to getting more leads. Matter of fact, you’ve been influenced by ads or posts that you’ve seen on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. Yet, you still really like looking at and using those coupons that appear in your customers’ mailbox. Should you do one or the other? Or should you forget about traditional marketing altogether? As advertising experts point out, your green industry business still needs both social media and traditional marketing methods. Difference between Social Media Marketing and Traditional Marketing If […]
Ryan Meinika recently expanded for a third time on October 19, 2016. David Dawson, Spring-Green’s Director of Franchise Operations at Spring-Green’s corporate office in Plainfield, IL says of Meinika, “Ryan’s commitment to the Spring-Green system has been one of the biggest contributors to his success. He also continues to keep a focus on aligning the correct marketing investments for his business’s size and desired growth. Ryan has also turned his focus over the years to building a solid Spring-Green team.” When Meinika started his first Spring-Green franchise back in 2005, he […]
You may have experienced great success with direct mailings, social media or word of mouth. But in today’s world, your business needs to have a website. Today’s customers want to know why they should hire you and to see your green industry expertise. Your website needs the following 6+ parts to engage your visitors, keep them on your website and move them along in the sales process. 1. Homepage This is the first place where most people go to when they click on your link from Google or plug your company […]
You’re busy getting your crews out to mow lawns, build patios and create dream backyards. Yet, you know that you need to stay in front of your customers and sales prospects in the fast-paced social media world. It’s important that you find time for social media in order to keep your current clients updated on your lawn care services, attract new sales prospects, and connect with your audience. How can you make the most of your social media? Tip #1: Start With Facebook Before you start tweeting, posting and snapchatting, […]
Focusing on safety is vital for green industry professionals, particularly when it comes to fuel for your equipment. Take the time to make sure your employees are aware of the proper procedures for refueling as well as operating machinery. Not only will a clear understanding of the necessary precautions reduce the risk of fire and related injuries, but also it will prevent any health issues stemming from fume inhalation. Use the correct equipment To start with, stress with employees the importance of using the mowing equipment with the right engine […]
National Lawn Care Month is in April, and it offers a great reminder of the importance of continual learning for any green business owner. As a lawn care entrepreneur and professional, you already place a strong value on creating a healthy lawn, but if you need some quick facts to share with your customers about why they should focus on their lawns, the National Association of Landscape Professionals offered these: • The oxygen a family of four needs can be generated by a 50-foot by 50-foot section of lawn. • […]
Spring-Green Lawn Care is proud to announce Dan Hillenbrand is taking over an existing franchise location in the Edmund area of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Hillenbrand has long possessed an entrepreneurial drive. “Since I was 10 years old, I’ve been thinking about what business I wanted to own and run,” he explained. For five years, while in college, he operated his own lawn maintenance business. He sold it after graduation and began working with a franchise of Scott’s Lawn Service in Colorado. A move back to Oklahoma City in 2007 led […]
Any entrepreneur who has opened his own business knows the many layers of responsibility that come with owning and operating a small company. A big area of concern revolves around insurance. Having a hedge against the unforeseen can mean the difference between your business recovering from an accident or having to shut its doors. For a green industry business, this can protect you from a variety of situations, from the expected to the unexpected, while offering valuable peace of mind. How insurance helps What are some of the possibilities that […]
Spring-Green Lawn Care is proud to announce David Roman, of Enviroscapes of Georgia, is taking over the Logansville, Georgia, franchise location. Roman has a long history in the landscape industry, following in the footsteps of his father. “I’ve been in the landscape industry since I was 13 years old,” he explained. “It’s definitely something I enjoy, and it’s evolved and grown into a way to make a living.” A full service landscape company, focusing on residential maintenance and mowing, Roman started Enviroscapes of Georgia in 2012. As he explained, “Working […]
