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  • October 1, 2026

    Outlook: Q&A with Eric Petersen

    By Eric Petersen

    Eric Petersen from ArboRisk Insurance. BUSINESS STRATEGY What’s one decision you’ve seen tree care companies make in the past year that has meaningfully improved their business – and why did it work? One of the more exciting improvements [...]

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  • September 9, 2025

    Update from TCIA Hazard Tree Assessment Task Force

    By Eric Petersen

    In case you are unfamiliar, TCIA’s Board of Directors is responsible for setting the strategic direction and overall performance of the organization. Our responsibilities include establishing our vision, formulating policy, providing strategic planning and ensuring strong financial oversight. OK, but [...]

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    July 1, 2025

    Collision Course – Tree Care and Insurance Industries

    By Eric Petersen

    By now, almost every practicing arborist has probably been involved in at least one conversation with a customer regarding their homeowner’s insurance company threatening to cancel their policy unless a tree or branch that is close to their home is [...]

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  • January 14, 2025

    Go Ahead– Take That Risk!

    By Eric Petersen

    Most risk-management articles written for the tree care industry center around avoiding, minimizing or reducing risk within your tree care company. In simple terms, we usually look at risk as a bad thing for your business. However, I feel the [...]

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  • September 11, 2024

    We Are All in Sales

    By Eric Petersen

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