What does it mean to operate a good, professional business? What role does ethics play in everyday business? Professionalism and ethics are two words that are seemingly important to many individuals, and yet, in our behavior, we often, unconsciously or [...]

One aim, if not the overriding aim, of all tree care businesses is to be profitable. Yet many struggle to do so. This article will discuss five steps that can lead your business to greater profitability using accounting software, in [...]

Production tree work can be complex. The demands on our time and physical and mental energy can be great. At times, the list of tasks we need to accomplish can force us into what I call a “feeling of overwhelm,” [...]

I will start off by giving you the answer – humility! Humility is, by far, the most important trait that highly effective leaders have in common. Humility is the foundation by which all other effective leadership principles rest. Humility is [...]

What commonly neglected business tool can help your workplace run more smoothly, orient new employees quickly and reduce your risk of costly legal battles? If you guessed “the employee handbook,” you’re right. Too often given short shrift, this document can [...]