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Business Strategy

  • September 10, 2024

    Mastering the Estimate

    By Josiah Georgeson

    A masterful estimate involves establishing trust, providing effective solutions and setting the stage for your crew to exceed expectations. This article addresses some of the nuances of performing an outstanding in-person estimate. It highlights the significance of using thoughtful [...]

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  • Mastering Accountability
    September 1, 2024

    Mastering Accountability: A Comprehensive Guide for Leaders

    By David Joseph

    Accountability is defined by Webster’s Dictionary as “the obligation or willingness to accept responsibility for one’s actions or duties.” But in the realm of leadership and organizational management, it’s more than a definition. It’s a crucial practice that ensures [...]

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  • September 1, 2024

    What Business Owners Need to Know About EBITDA and the Value of Their Business

    By Ron Edmonds

    With a high level of merger-and-acquisition activity in the tree care industry, owners are naturally interested in what is driving all the activity and how it will affect their businesses. One term being bantered about is the EBITDA, a [...]

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  • September 3, 2024

    This Tool for Owners and Managers Isn’t Used Enough

    By Michael Roche

    416 That's the number that should resonate with you if you are a tree care owner or manager. It’s a number that should be in a company’s employee handbook, and in today’s business world, you need a good handbook [...]

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  • September 1, 2024

    Consultant, Coach or Mentor: Calling In the Experts

    By David Rattigan

    Noel Boyer has never taken the step to hire a business advisor, but has brought in professional help to lighten the load for himself and his staff. “The truth is that most of those who own small tree companies [...]

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