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  1. Evan Sussman

    Estimating Large Jobs! Whats your trick?

    I've done just one job that seems comparable in size. Well in tree count at least. It was about 90 trees in a wind row along an HOA. I sketched a map as I walked indicating trees >6", and put man or crew hour estimates on each section. That gave me a total of onsite man hours, divided by how...
  2. Evan Sussman

    Arborgold

    FYI arborsoftworx will host it for you for a monthly fee which is comparable to arborgold. I meant that self hosted is an option in which case it's all upfront without a monthly fee. Thanks Kate! I'm interested to hear which way you end up going. I remembered something about kickserve that I...
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    Arborgold

    Kate, we are in a similar position. I need a new solution and have been researching this week as we need to make a decision soon. However we have been using Jobber for over a year. Is been working for what we need, but Intuit is discontinuing the protocol Jobber uses to sync with QuickBooks...
  4. Evan Sussman

    Arborgold

    Mark, Why did you switch? How has your experience been with Arborsoft (worx?). We have been very happy with Jobber for the past year, but due to a change in its ability to sync with Quickbooks (it won't sync with Quickbooks Pro in March '16) we have to find a new solution. I've looked through...
  5. Evan Sussman

    Advice on Prevailing Wage jobs

    Thank you, that is a good resource. I see that your screen name is similar to Sean's. Are you related?
  6. Evan Sussman

    Advice on Prevailing Wage jobs

    I thought you would deduct fringe benefits from the "prevailing wage". In WA at least: http://lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/PrevWage/EmployerResp/default.asp
  7. Evan Sussman

    Advice on Prevailing Wage jobs

    I was told by my friend who has contracted extensively with municipalities to use the "Faller & Bucker Chain Saw" category, it is under laborers. I'm sure you can contact L&I and inquire as to which wage rate you should use. Since we are not performing line work, that whole "line worker"...
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    Advice on Prevailing Wage jobs

    We have done a couple, though we were also a sub, not working directly for the State of WA. I took guidance from a friend so has performed many prevailing wage jobs for municipalities. We paid worked under the laborer-feller bucket class. You can look up the rate under the WA LNI website by...
  9. Evan Sussman

    ISO: Around Stanwood, WA - tree service team member

    bump! We are looking to hire another team member.
  10. Evan Sussman

    Quickbooks online... Why isn't everyone using it?

    I don't use QBO because it won't track multiple risk classes /employee for state workers comp as Washington state requires. I had to buy QuickBooks for windows and install Windows on my Mac to get it going. Originally when we started we just used max QuickBooks and payroll online, but it isn't...
  11. Evan Sussman

    Employees.....tardiness, attitudes, performance, time off, raises...??

    I think I read recently in a TCIA publication that raises shouldn't be tied directly to the annual performance review because you want someone who is there for the company as a team member, who wants to improve performance to better themselves. Granted, people need to have their finances...
  12. Evan Sussman

    Pushing Pruning Limitations

    Tree Frog, What's your name? Would you be willing to re-share your PDFs?
  13. Evan Sussman

    Rope Cabling for Static Use

    I have not used cobra, but it seems similar to branch saver that treestuff sells. Since I tried trees guard I don't think I'll go back for anything large at least. Branch saver makes sense for ornamental stuff where potential loads are much less. Treeguard uses webbing slings with sewn eyes...
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    Rope Cabling for Static Use

    First off, I'm not actually positive dynamic cabling systems are actually described in the ANSI standards for tree support systems. So that would be one reason there isn't a clear standard on when to use what. I'll have to look into that... From what I've heard and read it seems to be general...
  15. Evan Sussman

    Rope Cabling for Static Use

    As far as upping the size sling? I would think its a per case decision. How much force to pull them together? Its not going to hurt more than the bottom line of the invoice to up the system if you're unsure. ...and finally you can always contact tree guard. They say to contact them if you run...
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    Rope Cabling for Static Use

    I believe the accepted practice is to switch to a steel cable system. You can however still use the slings if you wish to stay non invasive. The literature for tree guard shows the use of steel cable, thimbles, and clevis' to interface with the eyes of their slings.
  17. Evan Sussman

    WTB bucket truck

    P.s. referrals to trusted dealers are appreciated too.
  18. Evan Sussman

    WTB bucket truck

    Greetings friends, I'm looking to buy a used bucket truck. It should be in the 55'+ working height range. Either rear mount or forestry style. Thanks in advance!
  19. Evan Sussman

    Matt Cornell Rope Saddle

    I second that. It took a little mcguivering to make an accessory biker (spring gate or caritool type) mount firmly and vertically so a chainsaw could be easily hung with one hand since there are no vertical tunnels made for this. I did get it worked out though. I've pinched some skin real bad...
  20. Evan Sussman

    Woodsman Brush Chipper

    I love my Terex/Woodsman.

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