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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 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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  • June 2, 2026

    How Peer-to-Peer Groups Are Transforming Tree Care Businesses

    By Seneca Eldredge

    Running a tree care business can feel isolating. Peer-to-peer learning groups give business owners a place to connect with others facing similar challenges. What begins as professional collaboration often grows into ongoing support and trusted relationships. TCIA currently offers three [...]

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