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    Business checking account

    I just opened one myself - I wanted a credit union, because of personal reasons around banks (basically what they're doing with your money, investing in areas I don't support). I decided on Chase instead since it seemed versatile, full of options and readily accessible no matter where I went...
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    Tree Plant Appraisal Qualification?

    I agree that you can be effective at the appraisal process with experience, it's really about repetition and practice. It's also good to look up arborist reports with appraised values, like if you know if a city that requires appraisals to determine how to replace trees that are removed as part...
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    ASCA Academy?

    Did ya'll end up going to the Academy? If so...how was it?
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    Business consultant

    Not a business consultant, but my boss just "retired" after 40 years after selling the company. (that means he's still puttering around) We're in the Bay Area too, good company with a 22 crew size, it's a solid place that I'm not looking to leave anytime soon. Safety is serious here, they've had...
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    How much to charge as freelance estimator/quoter?

    The estimators for my company range from 35-50/hr, no commission, California Bay Area. They do get benefits, so the true cost to the company gets closer to the 70/hr that you mentioned. How is the cost of living in NZ? And in our company, which totally spoils the crew/estimators... They don't...
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    Urban Forestry Consulting Fees

    I saw your post on insurance - the consultant I was going to ask only does consulting, no work of any other kind. That insurance will not cover what you're planning on doing. Another idea that works for my company is that we have other certified arborists who give estimates. Our estimates are...
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    Urban Forestry Consulting Fees

    Sorry don't know how to double quote in replies on phone. No.. I would give the same hourly rate. We used to do a lower rate ($125) for something like construction monitoring - usually standing around watching work happen - but decided that it's still time we can't spend on other consulting...
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    Urban Forestry Consulting Fees

    Depending on where you are in Southern California.. That's definitely underselling yourself. Aim for at least $150/hr to start - even that's on the low end. If you are in a densely populated area, the traffic adds up a lot. Any time you spend driving is time you can't charge another client...
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    Urban Forestry Consulting Fees

    All consultants charge differently. I don't bid on municipal work so I only get it if the cities reach out specifically for small-scale projects - usually construction related. You're going into a different specialty of consulting but we consult within an urban environment, usually for...
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    ASCA Academy?

    I scanned these for a colleague who is going to the upcoming Academy. (note - had added my preacademy report, but turns out it's the exact scenario for the upcoming academy. I've taken it down) The PDF is just a sample of the notes I took during the sessions. I picked the pages of notes that...
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    Arborist studying videos - looking for feedback

    Thanks for the suggestion, it does feel awkward to have my fingers show up randomly so I'll see what I can do with overlaying arrows. I actually haven't used a field guide before, since I learned from the academic side of things...but I will note that down for supplemental ideas.
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    Arborist studying videos - looking for feedback

    Hi all, I am currently creating a video resource to supplement the arborist certification guide, specifically for those who don't learn easily from reading. I find the guide hard to digest if you haven't been exposed to the material before. I just started this project so I only have a handful...
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    ASCA Academy?

    The academy usually switches coasts, e.g. next year it should be closer to the west coast. Might help you push for that for the upcoming event rather than the one after, if it's cheaper or more convenient for your company.
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    ASCA Academy?

    No, the RCA requires the academy. https://www.asca-consultants.org/page/EligibilityFeesRCAs Also, if you let your ASCA membership lapse ($500/year) I believe you lose the RCA. You should double check this detail.. I don't know if you can "reactivate" the same number...it turned me off so I...
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    Odd Request

    Is this it? https://forestcitytree.wordpress.com/2010/10/28/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-tree-officer/
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