How to Start a Tree Trimming Service
Starting a tree trimming service can be a great way to earn some money, spend time outdoors, and do your community a service by cleaning up overgrown trees. There are opportunities to get business contracts, residential contracts and government contracts with your specialty tree trimming services. Running a successful tree trimming business requires business knowledge and horticultural education. Having a degree or certificate in botany or horticulture is a benefit that you can pitch to potential clients.
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Instructions
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Visit the American Society for Horticultural Science site to find out which schools offer a degree in horticulture and get a degree or certificate. (see References 1).
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Contact your government center for business license information. Register your business name and get any necessary permits.
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Apply for a business loan so you can buy your tree trimming equipment. You will need to start with a truck, tree saws, circular saws, chainsaws, handsaws, ladders, harnesses, ropes, hand pruners, landscaping shears and loppers. Write out your budget before you apply for a loan. Most tree trimming services require $10,000-$50,000 in startup capital.
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Hire tree trimmer workers and train them in your methods. You can advertise online or hire people through a labor workforce agency.
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Team up with companies that work in lawn care and offer discounts to gain potential customers.
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Tips & Warnings
Focus on getting government and business contracts because they pay more than residential.
Your workers should be insured and have workman's comp due to the dangerous nature of this business
