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Business Strategy

  • August 4, 2026

    How Do I Know When It’s Time To Stop Being My Own Office Manager

    By Andrew Jones, CTSP

    Some of the Rooted crew on a 120-ton crane removal, from left: Matt Bronakowski, Max Jarvis, Jones, Houston Johnson, Alex DeWan and, front row, Dom Ward. Photo courtesy of Andy Jones. I almost cried in a tree once. [...]

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  • August 17, 2026

    TCIA’s Storm Network Helps Members Prepare Before Disaster Strikes

    By Alexandria Allbritton

    Natural disasters aren’t slowing down. From hurricanes battering the Gulf and Atlantic coasts to wildfires across the West and ice storms paralyzing entire regions in winter, tree care professionals are increasingly called upon to respond when communities need them most. [...]

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  • August 6, 2026

    Know What Your Business Is Worth

    By Mark E. Battersby

    Private equity (PE) investment has brought new attention to valuation in the tree care industry. But not every company will pursue outside investment, and not every owner wants to sell. Understanding value is useful no matter what path a business [...]

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  • August 4, 2026

    Shared Challenges, Shared Solutions: Inside TCIA’s Peer Groups

    By Bob Rouse

    If you’ve ever wondered what happens inside a TCIA peer-group meeting, the answer is surprisingly simple: Tree care leaders come together to solve the same challenges keeping many of them awake at night. Running a tree care company has never [...]

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  • June 4, 2026

    Private Equity 101: The Basics for Tree Care

    By Esther de Hollander

    Illustration courtesy of Natalya Kosarevich/iStock Private equity is becoming more visible in tree care. Some business owners are being approached about selling their companies, while others are seeing nearby businesses merge, change ownership or become part of larger [...]

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