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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]