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Business Strategy

  • Business meeting around a round table
    June 1, 2023

    Learn How Safety Can Drive Your Business at EAW in San Diego

    By Suzi Guzman

    Experience the transformative power of integrating safety into your business at our upcoming Executive Arborist Workshop August 7-9, 2023, in San Diego, California. Join industry experts and thought leaders as we delve into the crucial intersection of safety and business [...]

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  • Tree crew working to clear trees with a large crane
    June 1, 2023

    Purchasing Tree-Service Equipment- Maximizing Margin

    By Jeff Heybruck

    Too often, we see businesses in equipment-intensive industries making purchases just to have shiny new equipment. Often, they purchase equipment before understanding the return on investment (ROI), i.e., how much money they will make using that item. A better plan [...]

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  • A large yellow used chipper next to a green barn.
    June 1, 2023

    Who Should Buy Used Tree Care Equipment, and Why?

    By Tamsin Venn

    Buying a brand-new chipper, aerial lift or compact loader is every tree-company owner’s first choice. But the used-equipment market has much to be said for it. The used market is still seeing a lot of interest, even as the pandemic-induced [...]

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  • May 1, 2023

    Accreditation: The Obvious “Next Step” to Success for ArborTech

    By Patricia Chaudoin

    Courtney and Audra Kelly were born and raised in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. This also is where they put down roots, started a family and decided to establish a tree-service business. At Audra’s urging to “take a chance,” [...]

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  • May 1, 2023

    Rethinking Leadership

    By CRAIG BACHMANN, BCMA, CTSP, TRAQ

    The past three years have been a roller-coaster ride for many tree companies. While supply-chain problems and rising costs presented obstacles, the massive demand for tree care and tree-removal services created a growth opportunity. Over time, new trucks arrived, chippers [...]

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