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  • July 1, 2022

    Accreditation helps shape Monster Tree Service of North Charlotte Metro

    By Patricia Chaudoin

    The whole team at Monster Tree Service of North Charlotte Metro was excited about earning TCIA Accreditation. All photos courtesy of Monster Tree Service of North Charlotte Metro. Becoming TCIA accredited as a young company was important to Chris Brown, [...]

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  • June 1, 2022

    Exit Strategies, Part 2: Keeping It in the Family

    By Emily Duane

    Tom (left) and David Golon are working on what the future of their business will look like. David grew up working in the family business in a variety of roles that changed over time. Photo courtesy of Tom Golon. This [...]

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  • May 1, 2022

    Demystifying Succession Planning: What’s Next for the Future of Your Business?

    By Emily Duane

    This is the first in a series TCI Magazine will run in the coming months looking at exit and succession strategies for owners of tree care businesses. The series will delve deeper into some of the options discussed in this [...]

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  • May 1, 2022

    Excellence, Not Growth, Motivates Accredited Tip Top Arborists

    By Patricia Chaudoin

    A Tip Top Arborists team on a takedown. All photos courtesy of Tip Top Arborists. Creating a tree care business based on integrity and quality control has been the focus of Jim Lewandowski’s career as owner of Tip Top Arborists, [...]

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  • May 1, 2022

    A New Reality in Equipment Financing: The Environment Has Changed

    By David Rattigan

    Companies have been trending toward more mechanization in a field where hiring qualified workers has historically been a challenge. Meanwhile, the potential labor pool has shrunk. Above, the show floor at TCI EXPO '21 in Indianapolis. Unless otherwise noted, all [...]

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