What’s the best type of insurance for an arborist or tree care pro? What coverage do you really need? Here’s how to protect your business…

While the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) has announced the annual TCI Expo slated to take place this October in Baltimore has been canceled, industry experts are looking to new sources to learn about the latest technology available in arboriculture. Some are turning to drone technology with great interest. How can drones be used to… [Read More]

Fast-growing trees like sycamores, sorrels and red oaks can be a real hassle for tree maintenance and utility professionals.  When they overgrow, they become power-outage and safety risks for entire neighborhoods.  Tree-related issues are a leading nationwide cause of such outages, according to the Tree Care Industry Association.) On the other hand, homeowners often want… [Read More]

How To Start a Tree Service Business: Follow These 4 Steps There are many different reasons that people are driven to start an tree service business. Franchise owner Christina Rancilio, who joined the trade after leaving a career in the tech industry, was recently profiled by Tree Care Industry Magazine. Rancilio was drawn to the… [Read More]

The tree care business is a challenging one. Routine tree maintenance is difficult enough that it requires specialized support crews and heavy machinery, and storms only add to this complexity, presenting new hazards and creating situations where tree service is essential for restoring local infrastructure. With the Atlantic hurricane season currently in full effect on… [Read More]

What You Need To Know About Arborist Insurance Needs It’s a fact of life that if you run a business, you need to make sure it is properly insured. Tree service insurance requirements surpass the needs of other small businesses. Why is that the case? First of all, tree service providers offer an indispensable service… [Read More]

Whether you’re new to the trade or you feel like you live your whole life in the air, knowing how to properly market a tree service business is instrumental for success. Without proactive marketing efforts, client bases can stall out and slowly deteriorate. Marketing is important for ensuring that businesses continue to add customers, allowing… [Read More]

Risk management is a top priority for every tree care business, as lackluster health and safety practices can lead to serious on-the-job injuries, even deaths. From the moment tree professionals set foot on a job site, there should be clear policies and procedures in place to protect them from both known and potential threats. According… [Read More]

It’s no secret that the tree care industry has seen its share of challenges over the past few years. Perhaps chief among them is finding qualified workers, and getting them to stay. The seasonal nature of tree services presents many challenges but is not unique. According to Landscape Business, 92% of green industry businesses, which… [Read More]