Entries by Emma Nicholson

Research before starting your business

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There are so many things to consider before starting a business. But first, you need to research a few different things to ensure that this is the right choice for you and it has an opportunity to succeed. Lifestyle  This is a big one. Most franchise agreements are for a duration of 5 years. This […]

Recipe for Success

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Joining a franchise with TruGreen will give you the brand, tools and support to build a great business, but to have the total recipe for success you will need ambition, drive and passion. Brand We’ve built the brand up over 30 years in the UK, with strong ties to professionalism, honesty and integrity, customers love […]

Spring in to Business

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Spring sprung at the weekend due to some glorious weather across the country and whilst it’s at the forefront of everyone’s minds, it’s a good opportunity to delve deeper in to starting a lawn care business.  Being able to enjoy a lush, green lawn in the warmer months is one of the simple things in […]

Exclusive interview with Steve Welch at TruGreen

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The team at Elite Franchise have recently interview our Brand Leader for TruGreen Lawn Care and we are pleased to share the final article. ‘Cut above the rest’  For Steve Welch, Brand Manager at TruGreen Professional LawnCare, being a cut above the rest is the implied aim. Steve explains to Elite Franchise what success has […]

What can I earn with a TruGreen franchise?

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When owning your own business, it’s important to ensure that it will deliver the financial security in the timescale that you require. Remember, we cannot guarantee your earnings, you get out of it, what you put in to it. The best way to ensure this with a franchise opportunity, is to use the financial model […]

The power of a branded vehicle

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Research suggests that a branded vehicle can be seen up to 3000 times a day! This is pretty handy when establishing your brand and growing your customer base. The more eyes on your brand, the more customers who can find out about you, so that they can buy from you.   Fortunately for our Trugreen […]

What our Brand Leader looks for in a Franchise Partner

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In order to maintain brand integrity, we carefully select the franchise partners who are to join our brand by inviting prospective business owners to an interview with our TruGreen Brand Leader, Steve Welch. We asked Steve, 5 questions to help prospective business owners qualify themselves to join:  Q. Describe the characteristics of the most successful […]

2020 proved the future is Franchising

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Nothing proves that the future is bright for franchising more than the fact that 2020 was our biggest year for both enquiries and franchise partners joining our brands. 2020 was by far one of the most unexpected and challenging years for everyone. The extent of the effects of Covid-19 could not have been predicted, nor […]

Local support for your new business

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If you’re considering starting your own business, but have concerns around the wider support available outside of the franchise, this blog is for you. Your local government can provide specialist help in many areas of business including finance, growth, recruitment, technology, tax and more. By the government supporting you in your new venture with funding, […]

Age is nothing but a number

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According to the last undertaken British Franchise Association survey in 2018, almost 20% of franchise units are owned by individuals under the age of 30. This statistic goes to show that that age doesn’t stop entrepreneurs from achieving their dreams. This can be put down to more individuals looking to business ownership rather than employment […]

Timescales to buy

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Buying a franchise isn’t like buying a loaf of bread. It’s not just a decision for there and then, it is one for not only now, but also the future. It will therefore be no surprise to you that we have had business owners join our franchise in a timescale as short as one month […]

2021 – What does it look like for TruGreen?

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If you are thinking about joining our brand this year, but have concerns over the current situation and the affect that it may have, this blog is for you. In 2020, the TruGreen franchise became stronger as it adapted to the ‘new normal’ and as such, pushed the business model to new heights. All businesses found […]

TruGreen – 2020 in review

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Back in 2019 when we were evaluating our brand and making decisions for 2020, we could never have predicted what was in store for our franchise in 2020. That said, our brand has developed, our franchise owners have built resilient businesses that have stood the difficult trading conditions that the pandemic has brought upon the […]

An all-year-round opportunity

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There are many great business opportunities out there and it’s important to consider whether you wish to operate to capacity all year round, or in seasons. Seasonal work is great for those who undertake more than one venture or prefer a little time off to regenerate. However, all year round is great for those who […]

TruGreen Franchisee of the Year

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TruGreen North Hants and West Surrey scooped the Franchisee of the year award 2019. TruGreen North Hants and West Surrey is owned by Oliver Green after purchasing his lawn care business in 2005. As a franchisor we believe that awarding franchisees for their achievements is a fantastic thing to do to celebrate and recognise the […]

The importance of a CRM system

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The importance of a Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) Whether you store customer data on a spreadsheet or via business cards, both are disorganised and likely a breach in GDPR. If you are looking to get in to business, it’s a good idea to have thought about how you intend to store customer data to […]

Ranked in the Elite Top 100 UK Franchises

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The Elite Franchise Top 100 Franchises is all about celebrating successes in British franchising by ranking applicants from 1 to 100.  Despite the difficult trading conditions in the past year, we are proud to announce that the TruGreen brand has ranked within the TOP 100 franchises in a solid position of #81– two places higher than […]

Prospect Franchisee Certificate

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As proud members of the British Franchise Association, we are pleased to share their Prospect Franchise Certificate, a free course designed to help you to feel fully prepared ahead of embarking on your new journey. The British Franchise Association (bfa) is the source of impartial information on all things franchising. It’s the self-regulatory body for […]

Support when times are tough

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Businesses have experienced two national lockdowns, local lockdowns and tier restrictions but fortunately for the businesses that are part of our franchise network, they have received support throughout. Support is one of the main reasons cited by business owners as to why they chose to join our franchise. It’s not just received from our team […]

Why having a brand is important

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Having a brand is extremely important if you want to differentiate yourself from others, ensure consistency and build recognition. A brand isn’t just a logo, it’s the whole business image and everything that it stands for. The idea of a brand is for it to become desirable, that individuals want to be a part of […]