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  1. treehumper

    Work slowing down?

    and Jeff is sliding slowly into the abyss....
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    HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!!

    I'm amazed that you're still awake!
  3. treehumper

    Local guy cuts leg. Bad.

    Yes, look at the training grants and work with companies to apply for the grants to fund the training. We did a session with Mac Swan. We will be looking to do more.
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    How fast did it take you to get your business off the ground?

    It's all in your ability to respond to your market. We went full time 3 mths before Sandy struck. That could've overwhelmed us but instead we were able to take advantage of it and build our equipment capacity out to support the crew. That really launched us into the market. Success can kill a...
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    Local guy cuts leg. Bad.

    Hopefully he'll somehow recover to regain some semblance of function. But I can't help but think, when will we get it?
  6. treehumper

    Happy Thanksgiving Treebuzz!!

    Thanks for helping me to connect online and in person, Mark. Tom and you have made this a great place to come and talk shop. My wife calls it the "other women". Cheers!
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    HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!!

    Happy T-day to you all!
  8. treehumper

    Getting into sales

    @Fairfield that's the approach to take. Know your brand, know your client. If price is going to be the overriding factor then they are not your client. It may mean doing work that others won't do. You want them hiring you because of the knowledge and expertise you bring, not because you're a...
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    Climbing in heavy winds

    and yet tomorrow always comes....
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    SHERRILLtree and TreeStuff.com announce Fallen Families Fund

    Ya know she's not a hired actor!
  11. treehumper

    In the blink of an eye!

    Thanks for telling the tale. I've seen my crew get sloppy with rope management and have to get on them about it. Vigilance is key!
  12. treehumper

    SHERRILLtree and TreeStuff.com announce Fallen Families Fund

    We need more open dialog on accident analysis so the teachable moments aren't lost due to liability chill. Check out what WorkSafeBC does.
  13. treehumper

    Work slowing down?

    Learn to sell instead of answering the phone. Target property managers, HOAs, condos, golf courses, etc... Anywhere that treework during their season would be a disruption. Forestry consultants who advise estates on farm assessment programs. Do presentations to garden clubs, rotary clubs, shade...
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    SHERRILLtree and TreeStuff.com announce Fallen Families Fund

    Hmmm... Bartlett is one of the main companies behind our chapter volunteer day. I'll see what they're level of commitment is.
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    SHERRILLtree and TreeStuff.com announce Fallen Families Fund

    Here's what the construction industry is doing. http://www.constructionsafetyweek.com/ Can we take a cue from this?
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    SHERRILLtree and TreeStuff.com announce Fallen Families Fund

    Yes, it is a charity but one that at least for the near future has a valid purpose. As the president of the board of trustees of a 501 (c)(3) organization I can attest to the paid staff and the challenges of operating with a narrow focus dictated by the stated aims of the organization. Sherrill...
  17. treehumper

    Charcoal from waste

    I have a client who ran an apprenticeship program for charcoal makers. I'll have to ask her.
  18. treehumper

    Isa Membership Problems Enough is Enough

    Have you talked to the NJISA? They should be able to advocate on your behalf?
  19. treehumper

    Employee longevity, pro's/ cons /recruitment

    Davey, Lewis, Wright, Emery are all employee owned, just to name a few. It's not a panacea for the industry. All subs doesn't work unless these subs are actually able to dictate their own hours, and develop other clients. Kinda undermines the business' interest in maintaining their workforce...
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    SHERRILLtree and TreeStuff.com announce Fallen Families Fund

    I'll throw my $0.02 worth from the standpoint of coming back from an accident. I fortunately survived and have go back to work. It took me a week shy of a year, cost my family at least $40,000 in lost wages and earnings, cost the company then a small fortune in lost productivity and increased WC...

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