Apply for a business license to operate a tree cutting business in your area.
3 " Become Licensed, Bonded and Insured"
Tree cutting businesses provide a variety of services, including tree branch trimming, cutting and stump removal. Developing professional knowledge of tree care is a crucial first step in beginning a successful business. This knowledge, plus excellent customer service, will help you to develop a strong, profitable business. This is particularly true if you live in an area where there is a year-round need for tree-cutting services.
Look into the proper training and certification. While in many cases, training tends to come in the form of on-the-job training, it is possible to be certified through the International Society of Arboriculture's (ISA) training programs.
Apply for a business license to legally operate a tree cutting business. Contact the county clerk's office or small administration office in your area to learn more about business licensing procedures. Apply for an Employer Identification Number through the Internal Revenue Service. Use this number on business documents such as tax forms, business registration applications or to open a business bank account.
Register your tree cutting business with your state's secretary of state's office to form a limited liability company, corporation or partnership. Purchase business insurance, such as general liability, worker's compensation, property and auto, from a licensed insurance provider.
Lease storage space or create a space in your home for tree cutting equipment. Contact a property storage company to inquire about storage space sizes and monthly rates or convert your garage or basement into a storage space. Create a home office to store computer equipment, client files, bookkeeping and invoicing software.
Purchase tree cutting equipment. Equipment may include chainsaws, pruning shears, ladders, climbing safety equipment, stump removal equipment and safety gear such as safety glasses, gloves and work boots. Purchase a company vehicle to transport equipment and employees from job site to job site. If providing mulching or tree removal services, purchase or lease an industrial mulching machine and a truck large enough to haul tree branches and trunks.
Secure a domain name and web hosting for your business. You can either design your own website or hire someone else to do it for you. Once your site is operational, choose several social media platforms on which to become active. By posting relevant content, you can begin to form relationships with potential customers.
Advertise your tree cutting business by creating promotional fliers that include a list of tree cutting and removal services and business contact information. Create business cards to hand out to potential clients. List your services in local business directories. Attend local home improvement trades shows and small business events to meet potential clients.
Contact local government agencies, such as the parks department, to bid on government contracts that request tree cutting services.
Contact local nurseries, parks departments and other agencies that regularly use mulch to dispose of leftover mulch your clients don't want. Donate or sell mulch or tree parts.
Assess each tree cutting job before agreeing to providing your services as you may need additional equipment and employees to complete the job.
Jones, Jessica. "How to Start a Tree Cutting Business." Small Business - Chron.com, http://smallbusiness.chron.com/start-tree-cutting-business-2172.html. 16 March 2019.
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