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Financial Strategies for Tree Care Businesses

  • February 1, 2021

    Cranes for Cash: Buy or Rent?

    By David Rattigan

    Steve Glynn, with Davey Tree’s northeast Philadelphia office, prepares to ride the ball into a tree. Unless otherwise noted, photos courtesy of The Crane Man, Inc. Dan Mello’s crane life has come full circle. The president of Seacoast Tree Care, [...]

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  • February 1, 2021

    Integrity Tree Services’ Name Encompasses Its Mission Statement

    By Patricia Chaudoin

    An Integrity Tree Services crew walks a right-of-way job site. “Utility space has been our main area of growth,” says Phil Sims, CEO. All photos courtesy of Integrity Tree Services. Sometimes a name says it all, and according to Phil [...]

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  • December 1, 2020

    Partnering with a Commercial Lender for Equipment Purchases

    By David Rattigan

    With business strong, many find value in financingequipment purchases through a commercial lender. Vermont Arborists’ Michael Roche bought this F550 chip truck new in 2019 and the Freightliner chip truck (inset) new in 2020. He also bought a 2018 F-150 [...]

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  • December 1, 2020

    Business-Auto Insurance: Rising Costs and Increased Claims Volume Pose New Challenges

    By Rick Weden

    The weight and size of equipment and vehicles used in tree care increase the chance of significant damage when accidents do occur. Driver screening and training can help defend against losses. Photo by Jackie@flickr.com. For many tree care company owners, [...]

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  • May 1, 2020

    Is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan Right for You?

    By Ned Gerhold

    Peter Sortwell, CEO and chairman of Arborwell, speaking to Arborwell's Bay Area employees during a celebration for the company’s second anniversary of its employee stock ownership plan. Photo courtesy of Arborwell. Business owners are always thinking about the future of [...]

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