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Last week, we talked about reviewing your resources for the New Year. Today, let’s shift focus and discuss the goals you’re trying to achieve. You should have set a list of 2015 goals (budget, business plan, etc.) at the end of last year. Now, it’s time to execute. It should become very clear in just […]

January is the month for resolutions—finding your vision and setting goals. While most people are busy joining a gym, paying off credit cards, or learning a new hobby, we business owners have a special set of resolutions to consider: our operational goals for 2015. When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, experts say it’s best […]

Flash back to Nashville. Six months ago, surrounded by greenery, indoor waterfalls and a brilliant sun, the future smiled on U.S. Lawns. Our team spirit was close-knit and intimate. We looked like a company with a promising culture. We looked like a team who was ready to change the future of grounds care. Are we […]

Read U.S. Lawns Vice President Mike Fitzpatrick’s article on Mower Fleet Management: Streamlining the Specification and Purchasing Process published by Facility Maintenance Decisions. View full article.

For businesses in seasonal markets, winter is an annual threat. It’s the fear of having to shut down after every storm, losing revenue for days at a time. It’s the looming risk of winter-related injuries occurring onsite, resulting in costly lawsuits and bad P.R. And almost inevitably, winter means a dip in sales for many […]

With the end of year just six weeks away, it’s down to the wire for small business owners. Reports are being run, profits and losses counted, budgets finalized for a new calendar year. But this season is also one of personal reflection, from family gatherings to New Year’s resolutions. As we close the books on […]

Ask Brian Dillon about his primary jobsite tool, and he won’t name a piece of equipment. Neither will his crews, or anyone else at U.S. Lawns in Waco, TX. Since implementing his first U.S. Lawns Customer Satisfaction Surveys a few months ago, Brian has made them his top priority. And the results have surprised even […]

Today, we honor all veterans. We'd like to especially honor our franchise owners who have served their country with distinction in the Armed Forces. At U.S. Lawns, we believe military service is excellent preparation for business. That’s why we offer a special program to help veterans join our network. We also recruit men and women […]

Today is Election Day, and a chance to reflect on our privilege as Americans. Too often we hear complaints about the candidates for office, or how badly the government is doing. But on this day, we should remember that many other countries have it far worse. In fact, our right to vote is a blessing […]