The Exit Planning Kickstarter: A Cost-Effective Way to Get Started on Your Exit Plan

Find more information at our new green industry exit planning website:  www.greenexit.com The Principium Group is announcing  the launch of a new service offering called the Exit Planning Kickstarter to assist green industry business owners in beginning the exit planning process. Principium targets green industry companies such as lawn care, landscape services, griowers, facilities services and related businesses. Principium follows a structured exit planning process including the following steps: •   Assisting  the business owner in articulating his or her objectives •   Assisting the business owner in understanding the value of his or her business •   Developing a plan to preserve … Read more

A Chance to Experience a Peer Group Meeting First Hand

Many of you have heard my thoughts  about the power of peer groups in enhancing business performance, growth and profitability.  I just heard that Jeffrey Scott is offering a very limited number of complimentary guest passes which will allow select green industry business owners to  experience a “peer group” meeting of like-minded contractors. At this event, contractors will work on timely business issues, financial management, and the sharing and implementing of best practices.  This is a great opportunity to try out the peer group experience. Here’s the full text of the announcement: Unique Learning Opportunity Complimentary Guest Pass—to Experience a Peer … Read more

Swingle Acquires Boulder – Longmont Lawn Service Company

DENVER, CO-Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care, currently celebrating its 65th year in business, announced the acquisition of Saratoga Ventures, Inc., a Boulder/Longmont, Colorado, lawn services company. The acquisition further solidifies Swingle’s position as the largest independently owned Lawn and Tree Care Company in Colorado, helping Swingle provide increasingly improved and expansive service for residential and commercial lawn service clients in Northern Colorado. The move was initiated by Saratoga Ventures, Inc. in an effort to guarantee its client base be served by a Colorado company with a reputation of exceptional service, a diverse range of services and staff technical expertise. … Read more

Georgia’s Fockele Garden Company Acquires KMA Gardens

The Fockele Garden Company has acquired the accounts and assets of KMA Gardens, an Atlanta-based landscape design, build, and maintain company. Founded in 1995, KMA Gardens specializes in residential landscapes with a focus on environmental sustainability. KMA Gardens Owner Kathy Montgomery will have an active role and continue to serve customers as they are transitioned to The Fockele Garden Company. “Although KMA Garden’s customers will now be served under the umbrella of The Fockele Garden Company, Kathy’s expertise and creativity, and her intimate knowledge of her customers’ gardens, will all still be available to customers,” The Fockele Garden Company President … Read more

How to Answer THE Most Important Question (Why do you want to sell your business?)

By John Warrillow Planning to Sell? How to answer THE most important question Many business owners believe the act of selling their business is similar to passing the baton in a 400 meter relay: once you’re finished running, you get to relax.  In reality, buyers will insist that you stay on for a transition period – anywhere from six months to five years – during which time you continue to work in your business to help the buyer capitalize on the investment they’re making. THE Question At some point in the process of selling your business, a prospective buyer will … Read more