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Like many boys, Grant Hamilton climbed trees when he was growing up. Unlike other kids, however, he was doing so with a degree of professionalism. Now, at age 42, he owns Hamilton Tree Service in Martinez, California, which is in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Over the past few years, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly referred to as drones, have grown in popularity within the agriculture industry. We read the two articles below in Tree Care Industry (TCI) Magazine and wanted to learn more, so we talked with Alex Moss from PrecisionHawk, a drone and aerial data technology company.
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It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there. Vermeer, our dealers and many of the companies that rely on our equipment, want to strengthen the tree care industry as a whole. And that means sharing wisdom with others in the business. As part of the Vermeer From Those Who Know campaign, we’re sharing a ton of great advice from those who know a thing or two about being successful.
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You know you work in a family business when these different things happen.
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A lot has changed in the 25 years since Tony Valenti founded his business, First Choice Tree Service, in Las Vegas, Nevada. First Choice Tree Service has over 70 employees, roughly half of whom speak Spanish. A diverse workforce brings the benefits of different cultures, but it can also pose some significant challenges, particularly when it comes to communication.
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Brent Rolffs has a unique view when it comes to tree care equipment. He’s solidly in the Vermeer camp. The thing is, that was the case long before Rolffs got into the tree care business, or the landscape business before that.
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Brush chippers, stump grinders, chainsaws, trucks — these are essential pieces of equipment for many tree care contractors. It’s time to add compact utility loaders to that list. Here are four reasons why you should consider investing in a compact utility loader — which is also known as a mini skid steer.
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Training workshops help crews learn new techniques that allow them to work safer, smarter and more efficiently, which pays off in the long run. Take a look at the list below for some 2016 training opportunities your business could benefit from this year.
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During the 2015 TCI Expo, Vermeer interviewed more than a dozen tree care business owners and asked them about the biggest challenges facing their businesses. Most responded with “finding qualified workers” or “low profit margins.” Investing in training for new and current employees can help tree care business owners overcome both of these obstacles.
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