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Business Strategy

  • October 2, 2026

    Transition Planning for Tree Care Businesses

    By Mark E. Battersby

    Photo courtesy of Natalya Kosarevich/iStock. Transitioning ownership of a tree care business, large or small, requires careful planning. Preparing for the transition involves more than financial considerations – it also requires addressing operational, cultural and leadership factors. Without [...]

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  • August 10, 2026

    Continuing the Climb: My Journey From Tree-Service Owner to Consulting Arborist

    By Monika Andrews

    Andrews coaching a fellow arborist on proper pruning techniques, building skills that help keep trees thrivingat the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. All photos courtesyof Redwood Consulting Arborists. When I entered the tree care industry in 2007, consulting [...]

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  • August 7, 2026

    Business Lessons from the Field

    By Edward Morrow

    Running a tree care company takes more than keeping crews busy and getting work on the schedule. The companies that grow with more stability are often the ones paying close attention to how the business works behind the scenes – [...]

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  • August 13, 2026

    Insurance Underwriting: Understanding the Basics

    By William Hutchinson

    Tree care is one of the most hazardous industries in the country, and insurance carriers price it accordingly. But hazard alone does not explain why so many arborists overpay, get denied or end up with the wrong coverage. The underwriting [...]

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  • August 6, 2026

    How Do I Know When It’s Time To Train or To Terminate

    By KOREY CONRY, CTSP

    Conry is seen here at TCI EXPO ‘23 in St. Louis, where he was a featured speaker in the “Trainer’s Lab” sessions, leading attendees through the pros and cons of various climbing rope systems. Photo courtesy of TCIA. [...]

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