Coverage explained, claim stories, safety tips, and business advice for tree care professionals.
The complete playbook for selling a tree service business in 2026 — including valuation multiples, buyer types, the 12-18 month preparation timeline, deal structures, and the mistakes that cost owners millions.
A complete tree service business plan template for 2026 — including all 9 required sections, sample financial projections, and the exact structure banks and SBA lenders expect.
The complete tree service business valuation methodology for 2026 — including SDE multiples, EBITDA multiples, revenue multiples, add-backs, premium drivers, and the realistic valuation calculator.
The complete tree service software comparison for 2026 — Arborgold, Jobber, ServiceTitan, SingleOps, ArboStar, and more. Features, pricing, and the framework for choosing the right CRM.
The complete decision framework for hiring your first tree service employee — including the revenue threshold, true labor cost calculation, workers' comp impact, and the 5 hiring mistakes that crush growing operations.
Starting a tree service business costs $10K bootstrap, $30K standard, or $100K+ for full operations. Here's exactly what every line item costs in 2026 and how to fund it.
Starting a tree service business in 2026 takes $10K–$50K, the right equipment, proper licensing, and insurance. Here's the complete step-by-step playbook from an industry insider.
A tree service certificate of insurance (COI) proves your coverage to clients. Here's exactly what contracts require, the common audit gaps, and how to deliver a clean COI fast.
Class code 0106 is the workers' compensation classification for tree trimming and removal. Here's what every tree service owner should understand about how it affects rates, audits, and coverage.
Many tree service owners discover too late that their general landscaping policy excludes tree removal and aerial work. Here's how to know if you're actually covered.
