Stamford, Conn. – As part of its growth efforts, Bartlett Tree Experts continually evaluates opportunities to enter new markets and build relationships with companies that share their mission of protecting trees and shrubs in our environment. To that end, the company has acquired the business operations of Preservation Tree Care in Beaufort, S.C. and Native Son Landscape & Tree Care in Wimberley, Texas. The addition of a new location in Beaufort complements the company’s two existing South Carolina offices in Charleston and Hilton Head. The acquisition in Texas enables the company to further expand its existing presence in the San … Read more

San Francisco, CA – February 22, 2011 — BizBuySell.com, the Internet’s largest marketplace for buying or selling a small business, today released the results from a recent survey of the nation’s business brokers on the state of the business-for-sale market. 76% of responding brokers nationwide anticipate that 2011 will be a good year to sell. A generally positive feeling about economic recovery seems to be the driving factor for the encouraging reports about the business-for-sale market this year. More than two thirds of the brokers – 69% – who anticipate that this year will be a good year to sell … Read more

Memphis, Tenn.– Feb. 22, 2011The ServiceMaster Company today announced the appointment of Hank Mullany to succeed retiring Chief Executive Officer J. Patrick Spainhour, effective March 31. Mullany and Spainhour will begin working together immediately to implement a smooth transition. ServiceMaster is the parent company of Terminix, TruGreen, American Home Shield, Merry Maids, ServiceMaster Clean, Amerispec, FurnitureMedic and TruGreen LandCare. Mullany is a seasoned executive with nearly 30 years of retail experience and a strong background in operations, finance and strategic planning. Previously, as executive vice president of Walmart U.S. and president of Walmart’s northern U.S. business, Mullany was responsible for the operation … Read more

Greeley, CO. – Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care, now celebrating 64 years in business, today announced the acquisition of Lawn Care Aeration Plus to strengthen their market position in Colorado’s Northern Front Range communities. “Having provided lawn care services to my customers for 27 years, I began planning for my retirement. I searched for a local Colorado landscape care company with exceptional customer service to maintain the quality my customer’s have come to expect. After carefully considering several options and selecting a company that aligned with my guarantees, ethics, reliability and reputation, I am excited to announce that Swingle … Read more