Growing your business

Handling the not-so-nice customer situations

I have been teaching people how to handle their most difficult customer situations for over 15 years, and one thing I have learned is that arborists have some of the worst ones imaginable.

Good communication skills will help make things much easier.

Telescoping trimmers

Learn about one of the more specialized products in the tree care industry: a telescopic tree trimmer.

Without a high production telescopic trimmer, it makes it difficult for contractors to compete when it comes to cross-country trimming.

Consider resale value when buying, maintaining chipper

When purchasing a chipper, pay attention to the factors that can impact the resale value. Here are the factors that go into determining your machine’s resale value.

The general overall condition of a used chipper is the first thing dealers evaluate.

Retired airline employee finds success removing stumps

Raymond Worley retired from Delta Air Lines after more than three decades and moved on to removing stumps.

Retired Airline Employee Finds Success Removing Stumps

Working together – matching skills and traits to build a team

Read how Arborguard Tree Specialists engages their team and customers for the long haul.

Starting your own tree care service company

With proper planning, diligent research and strong work ethic, owning your own business is certainly attainable but here are several factors to consider before jumping in.

Should you hire a marketing professional?

There is plenty of noise in the tree care industry, from the chain saws to a stump cutter. And then there is the noise that company owners have to rise above to be heard in the marketplace.

Taking professionalism to a new level as a tree-service contractor

Evaluating credit options

Whether you are new to the tree care industry or have been in business for several years, when considering credit options, it’s critical to put together a solid business plan.

Projecting professionalism — what message is your tree care company sending?

Corporate brochure, letterhead and signage. Staff attire. Appearance of equipment. Condition of completed jobsites. These are just a few of the factors that can shape the overall impression others have about your tree care business.

Tree care professional looking well-kept and presentable.

A new approach to tree care advice

One group of tree care professionals has come up with an innovative approach to interacting with the public. It uses its website to provide helpful tree health information and diagnostic advice and to market various treatment options.

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