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Financial Strategies for Tree Care Businesses

  • 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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    March 1, 2020

    Cash-Flow Strategies And Profits

    By Mark E. Battersby

    Cash flow is the lifeblood of every business. In fact, according to a recent U.S. Bank study, cash-flow management causes 82% of U.S. business failures. Although seemingly counterintuitive, many experts putting cash flow management profits. While profits are how a [...]

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