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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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Plant health care, often abbreviated to PHC, is an opportunity for tree care contractors to differentiate themselves and to grow their businesses. Here are some tips by to add plant health care to your business.
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This Q&A offers a general idea of what to expect, whether you’re just starting out or you’re a veteran business owner in need of financing the purchase of new equipment.
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The Australian tree care industry is a well-established market composed of everything from arborists working solo to companies with large workforces and large fleets.
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Diverse is probably the best word you can use to describe the European tree care industry. No matter where you travel in Europe, each country has a different approach to tree care. However, one common trend is making its way throughout Europe is known as urban forestry — where more attention is given to maintain all the trees in an environment rather than focusing on individual trees.
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