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If you know anyone in Jackson who’s looking for a job, do them a favor. Tell them the best employer in town is a family-owned U.S. Lawns franchise with a 15-year history of success. David and Suan Pursell purchased the Jackson territory in 1999, and have recently expanded to Vicksburg, where their son David, Jr., […]

It’s no surprise that Patagonia’s color is green. The same green as the company’s dedication to environmental sustainability--or the $540 million in revenue it generates annually. Founder Yvon Chouinard knows he’s different, putting forth a business model that focuses on environmental transparency, employee satisfaction and a knack for living in the heads of its consumers. […]

After the conference, we asked franchisees what they’d learned. The diversity of answers surprised us. Very few of you focused solely on Customer Satisfaction, or Surveys, or service scores. Instead, you saw the bigger picture, choosing to make Employee Retention or Community Service your next big initiative. This reminds us of a truth. Creating a […]

Music City, USA, got a rousing, boot-kicking, U.S. Lawns welcome at the annual conference, July 24-26. With record attendance, owners and their staff joined to celebrate our success and look forward to tomorrow. Now, the real work begins: implementing strategies to make our network stronger. The theme of this year’s conference was “The Customer Connection,” […]

So, you’ve decided to buy a franchise, and it’s time to do your homework. After all, this is your business--a financial decision more important than buying a home. Your franchisor will answer as many questions as possible, as well as providing detailed information in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). But what else should you ask […]

Entrepreneurship is the American dream. Liberty, prosperity, autonomy--nothing better embodies our national spirit. In fact, many Americans equate career success with owning a business, or “being your own boss.” So, why are small business owners a minority in America? For one thing, the risks of entrepreneurship are high enough to deter many would-be startups. To […]

Did you know that, as a franchise owner, you’re statistically more likely to succeed than the average small business owner? As comforting as that is, there’s no denying that some franchisees perform better than others. So, what sets those truly successful franchisees apart? Over the 25+ years our company has spent leading commercial grounds care […]

In 2009, at the height of the recent recession, a study found that small business owners were less likely to fear job loss than a typical employee by two to one. Think about that for a second. During one of the most alarming economic crises in American history, business owners experienced twice the job security […]

We’ve all been there. You’re tired of making money for someone else. Tired of spending your time and resourcefulness for a job that doesn’t challenge you. Wouldn’t it be great if you could work for yourself, doing what you love? Of course, it’s never that easy. But people do start successful businesses every day. If […]