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The U.S. tree care industry entered 2016 on strong footing. Read to learn more about tree care trends from the rise of technology to continuing challenges in finding qualified labor.
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Brent Rolffs has a unique view when it comes to tree care equipment. He worked for several years in Vermeer manufacturing facilities at the company’s headquarters in Pella, Iowa. So it was an easy decision on what equipment to run when he and his wife, Brenda, bought Pella Tree Service in 2007.
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Through the Tree Care Industry Association Foundation Arborist Safety Training Institute, there are grants available to help off-set the cost of hosting a safety training workshop in your area.
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Knowing your balance sheet is just one part of managing business costs. Learn more from Kurt Pearson with Compass Financial Services in this short video.
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“We are running anywhere between 25 and 35 people out of one building. One thing that we’ve learned throughout the years is organization,” says Todd Kramer of Kramer Tree Specialists. Hear more from Kramer on how this Chicagoland tree care company stays organized as part of the Vermeer From Those Who Know series.
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As cold weather approaches, people often ask, “How should my crews dress?” The simplest answer is dress like an onion and think in terms of layers; an onion has many layers and so should anyone working outdoors in cold temperatures.
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“We probably do more per day now than we did just five years ago. Once we got a hold of all the Vermeer equipment, we definitely stepped up our game,” says Tony Oxford of South Lake Tree Service. Watch the video to hear more from Tony as part of the Vermeer From Those Who Know series.
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When it comes to bidding jobs, many tree care contractors want to be like Goldilocks. They hope their estimates are not too big and not too small, but just right. Here are five tips on how to explain to potential customers that the low bid is not always the best bid.
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Jim Gollnick loves to work with his hands and help people. While working full time as an auto mechanic, he started doing some tree care work on the side. It only took one year for his tree service work to become his main gig.
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