NaturaLawn of America’s organic, environmentally friendly approach to lawn care

has gained it loyal customers and successful franchisees.

By Jim Harris, Knighthouse Media Editorial Staff

At the time Phil Catron founded NaturaLawn of America, there was little interest in his company’s environmentally friendly approach to lawn care within the industry. “When we first launched, the industry took a very negative approach toward us because we were against the norm,” he says.

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Payroll Vault franchises help small and medium-sized business owners

remain compliant with complex payroll and financial regulations.

By Jim Harris

There’s more to the company payroll process than meets the eye. A number of local, state and federal requirements must be strictly followed before an employee receives a paycheck or sees a direct deposit.

For many small and medium-sized companies in particular, keeping track of taxes, deductions and other mandates can be a significant challenge. To solve this challenge, more companies are looking to payroll services companies. Payroll is one of the top five outsourced business services, and the market is expected to increase to $47 billion in total revenue by 2019.

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The BBQ Cleaner is focused on conquering the barbecue grill cleaning market

with its attractive business model.

By Janice Hoppe-Spiers

The BBQ Cleaner has cooked up a smoking hot business opportunity for prospective operators who can get in on the ground floor and achieve a sizzling success rate. As a business opportunity rather than a traditional franchise, owners keep 100 percent of their profits and, as owner Jeff Krentzman says, “The sky is the limit.”

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AirTime Trampoline is expanding into a nationwide franchise.

By Tim O’Connor

Jumping is fun at any age. On any given day, AirTime Trampoline & Game Park welcomes families, college students, teens and tweens to jump alongside each other while listening to the most energetic pop music to help them get in the mood. "We've had people jump from five years old to 85 years old," COO Sam Lundy says.

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