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    Business consultant

    Hey guys, Long time lurker here.. I am looking for some information on obtaining a business consultant who's really familiar with the tree care industry. Been in business for 25 years, most of those years owner/operator. Within the last 5 years, I have pulled away from the field end of work...
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    Tree Guard

    Looking for some real world input on the use of the tree guard cable system. Ive used plenty of steel systems from thru bolts, j lags and wire stops.. Cobra systems and the usual synthetic systems. This tree guard system looks nice, and I like the hybrid use of the slings, but dang, the gear...
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    Contract Climber needed in the Bay Area

    Like to prune small trees and big trees? Come contract climb with us. We are a PRUNING only company, looking for a skilled climber/pruner to come join us. Call me for more details, I am not on TREEBUZZ much. Paul 650-245-2620
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    Hiring an experienced climber in SF Bay Area!

    Looking for an experienced climber with good pruning skills.. We mainly focus on pruning large and small trees (do not do much in terms of removals). We are a very small company, and are very busy year round. At the moment, we have 2 Certified arborists on staff, with one of the other guys...
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    Tree Radar

    Who has one? Is it making you money? I am currently looking into these, wondering if it will be a good revenue stream and offer solid results to pass onto clients. My minimal experience with a resistograph is that they leave you guessing more at the end... Whats the deal with the tree radar?
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    What are your hourly rates for your climbers?

    I have mainly used subcontractors for my climbers/pruners in the past, and have gone hourly with a handful of guys over the years who were employees.. I am trying to get a sense of what the average hourly pay is for a skilled climber/pruner. We are located in the Bay Area in Cali
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    Part time subcontractor or employee wanted (Bay Area)

    Looking for a part time sub ( or employee), with option in next 6 months to move to full time. Based in Bay Area (West Bay). Year round, steady residential PRUNING work. Looking for an experienced climber/pruner. Call me, lets talk Paul 650-245-2620
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    Disability Insurance

    Who has it? As I get older, I get more concerned about the "what if's". I have mostly been doing the business end of my little company for the past few years, but I do get out and climb frequently as well. Im in a position that if I got hurt and couldn't work, my business would stop dead in...
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    Selling a small business

    First off, I should say I am not yet ready to do this.. I am thinking maybe in 10 years or so. With that said, does anyone have any input on how something like this would work? And, how is a business valued? I have read one years sales, but that's all I have heard. Just some things I have...
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    Experienced Climber/Pruner needed

    Small company, busy year round, looking for an experienced climber/pruner. Willing to work out a subcontractor deal, or pay as employee. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area. If interested, give Paul a call at 650-245-2620. Full or part time
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    Is this a strange question to ask my clients?

    What do you guys think about this, from an image point of view: I use constant contact to keep in touch with my clients.. Usually to spur business when it gets slow, or to send out holiday greetings or an informational news letter.. My list is pretty big, about 2500 contacts. My question...
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    Client will not pay

    I have a client, who we have done work for in the past, that is not paying for a job we did about 4 months ago. She owes us $1600. I have tried many times emailing her, calling her, snail mailing, and even dropped by her house to try to catch her. She has not responded in any way. We did...
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    Full time, busy year round. SF Bay Area.

    We need ground men and climbers... We are a very micro tree service, focusing mainly on high end pruning of all sorts of trees. We are busy year round. If interested, please PM me.
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    Climber/Pruner needed in SF Bay Area

    Small tree service in the Bay Area is looking for a skilled climber/pruner. We are mainly a pruning company, and do not do many removals. We keep busy year round, and have a small, tight crew. If interested, send me PM.
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    Obtaining CEU's from the TCIA Tailgate safety book

    Obtaining CEU\'s from the TCIA Tailgate safety book I have heard you can obtain CEU's from the tailgate safety book, which I have a copy of. Whats the process of getting the CEU's? I need some units quick! Thanks
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    Fid size for tree save 1/2" cable

    Fid size for tree save 1/2\" cable Anyone know what size fid to use for the treesave 1/2" line? Not seeing a 1/2" fid on the website. I use the 3/4" fid for the 3/4" line...
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    Selling a client list?

    I am considering relocating to another area with my family, and leaving behind my established business from the last 15 years. My thought would be to start a new tree service wherever I may end up at, so I would be holding onto all my gear, vehicles, etc.. Have any of you ever "sold" your...
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    Fort Collins, CO

    Do any of you guys have any experience or knowledge of Fort Collins, CO? My family and I are having very light thoughts of a possible move, and I have heard great things about this area. My major questions are what are the trees like? Are there lots of trees, and is this town one that pays...
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    Jewish Eruv, pruning above one

    Anybody out there ever heard of this before? Pretty interesting. You can learn about it here. I had to work above one yesterday. I was about as nervous around this as I was around electrical lines! Its an old Jewish belief, that if you are on the inside of it, you can do things that you...
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    TreeStuff.com!

    I had to post here, just to share how great these guys have been, especially Luke. I ordered (finally) a uni from them last Sunday. I received an email on Monday from Luke, himself. They were slightly backordered, and he wrote to tell me that, and also offered to throw in a free tether with...

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