Signs your spouse is an arborist
April 21, 2016
Need a good laugh? Here are 11 signs you’re married to an arborist!
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Tree Care, Rental and Landscape
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Daily job briefing: Avoid accidents, have a plan
April 14, 2016
Before starting the job, gather the team and follow these following steps.
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Born into the tree care business, and now he’s thriving
April 7, 2016
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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Drones in forestry: How are tree care professionals using the latest trend in agriculture?
April 5, 2016
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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Great advice you shouldn't ignore From Those Who Know
March 31, 2016
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…
March 25, 2016
You know you work in a family business when these different things happen.
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Bridging the gap with ESL workers
March 22, 2016
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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VIDEO: From Those Who Know: Pella Tree Care
March 17, 2016
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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INFOGRAPHIC: 4 reasons it's time for you to get a compact utility loader
March 16, 2016
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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