TRAINING
The U.S. Lawns training program is comprehensive and second to none. Including all aspects of business, horticulture (the art and science of raising plants) and agronomics (the science of land management and distribution), the training begins with six days of on-site, start-up training at our corporate training center in Orlando, Florida. You’ll learn a series of best practices from experts in all areas of the landscape business.
Topics covered in your initial landscaping franchise training include:
- Sales
- Bidding and Estimating
- Quality Control
- Best Practices
- Purchasing
- Job Sequencing
- Crew Training
- Financial Management
- Routing and Scheduling
- Human Resources
- Office Procedures
Training will also cover important aspects of customer acquisition, including the steps necessary for establishing a task-based bidding and estimating system. When the training is complete, you’ll know how to make proposal presentations with confidence and ease and will be able to relay to customers all the facts and figures that set U.S. Lawns apart.
SUPPORT
As a U.S. Lawns franchisee, you are never alone. Our national support team is always there to answer your questions and provide you with advice about how to start a landscaping business. Assistance is never more than a phone call away. Our franchisees can always take comfort in our proven practices that allow them to run their business in the best, most efficient way. Additionally, you will receive one-on-one onsite training from our support team once your landscape business is up and running.
MARKETING
Effective marketing is essential to growing your business. U.S. Lawns has implemented proven practices and systems to help you market your business, to get customers and, more importantly, to make sure you keep them. We will assist you in understanding your target market and teach you the best practices within the industry. As a U.S. Lawns franchisee, you’ll be up-to-date on the latest lead generation practices and database management. U.S. Lawns also provides you with a host of branded marketing materials for all types of clients.