Think of it this way: You wouldn’t show up on a customer’s doorstep and ask to start a job. You’d plan for it; you’d present why your company is the best company for the job. You’d have information on pricing, insurance and timing. You’d create a bid. The same thing goes for your business. Upfront planning and preparation is going to set you up for success in your business just as it would when it comes to a job.
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Want an indication of how significant and widespread the damage caused by the emerald ash borer is? Many municipalities are responding by developing multiyear plans and spending millions of dollars to remove infested and even healthy ash trees, treating trees or a combination of those approaches.
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Like the growth of a tree, each stage of your tree care business has different needs. One constant in marketing your tree care business is change. The season, the size of your company and the services you offer are all considerations when trying to figure out how to get new customers.
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One of the most frequent questions we hear from individuals looking to break into the tree care market is, “What equipment do I absolutely need to get me started?” Read about the minimum equipment purchases you should probably make before starting your own tree service company.
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Having credentialed employees on staff allows a tree care company to show that it is committed to the professional practice of arboriculture — something that may help when trying to woo customers and employees.
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When it comes to starting any business, there’s no sure-fire formula for success. While a foolproof equation for starting a company doesn’t necessarily exist, we did compile some advice that might help.
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Lean is a set of principles aimed at eliminating waste. And make no mistake, there are always non-value-added activities eating away at efficiencies, no matter how well-run the company.
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Jeffrey Meredith Jr., owner of Sussex Tree Inc., discovered that organizing the way his crews and equipment are scheduled helps reduce the amount of time spent getting to the jobsites each day.
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An important part of buying used equipment is evaluating who you are buying from. Read about the pros and cons of three sources of pre-owned equipment: dealerships, contractors and auctions.
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Lean is a set of principles aimed at eliminating waste and making better use of resources with a goal of increasing productivity. Lean starts with learning what waste is, how to identify it and how to eliminate it.
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