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  1. Erik Hakso

    Questions about killing ants and trees ability to recover from ant damage

    Ants will not do damage to a healthy tree. They nest in work with dead wood. Erik Pro-Cut Tree Service
  2. Erik Hakso

    Lilacs and forsythia pruning

    You will want to use clippers to trim back that lilac. Cut back about 1/3 of the branches and it will encourage new growth. Do it over each year to start shaping and controlling the bush. Erik Pro-cut Tree Service
  3. Erik Hakso

    What is the best way to advertise?

    Layering different markets is effective. Making sure you have a good website that is well optimized, as well as updating social media, doing mailers, and getting happy clients to post reviews are all important. The BBB website is a great place to start. have a well managed adwords account can be...
  4. Erik Hakso

    Did you set up a corporation?

    A corporation is a legal entity. You become an employee of the corporation. By having a corporation you become distanced from it. That is a person can sue the corporation but not you personally since you only work there. That is probably the biggest benefit. As a Tree Service you will...
  5. Erik Hakso

    Quickbooks Chart of Accounts

    you need to set up your chart of accounts based on what your business looks like and what you want to keep tight control over. I wouldn't use someone elses. Also be advised that Quickbooks (Intuit) is a money grubbing, arrogant company that will take money from you every chance it gets. It...
  6. Erik Hakso

    Seo help

    YP is not the way. Over priced and not necessarily good results. Remember that only 5 businesses can be in the top 5 positions so any SEO that says they guarantee success is full of BS. To be there you have to work harder and spend more than the others. Look for someone with solid success...
  7. Erik Hakso

    Needs Tips/Advice Grinding Stumps "Ground Level".

    You can only get so close with a chain saw without the risk of damage. I suggest doing it right and charging the customer accordingly. Erik www.pro-cuttreeservice.com
  8. Erik Hakso

    Let's talk about hacks/ ethics we should all have

    I think a hack is a craftsman that doesn't know what he is doing. A craftsman is a hack that is skilled at his craft! A piece of paper won't save you from being a hack, nor will not having it make you one. The point of the paper is a guarantee to someone else (the customer) that you have a...
  9. Erik Hakso

    Is Tree Service Finder a good investment?

    Haven't heard of these guys. I'll check 'em out. They should be able to tell you what there track record is for clicks for their customers and then you can decide from there. Always be conservative. There are plenty of scams out there. Erik www.pro-longtreeservice.com
  10. Erik Hakso

    Better Business Bureau

    Very helpful if the content of the site linking to you is both high quality and relevant to being an arborist. If it is a spammy site with bad links it will only hurt you. Erik www.pro-cuttreeservice.com
  11. Erik Hakso

    Better Business Bureau

    I think you can save the $500 and just have a link to your BBB review page. You don't have to be a member to be reviewed by BBB.
  12. Erik Hakso

    Better Business Bureau

    You can be listed on BBB so people can see what kind of complaints you have. It is good to have good ratings. These days better than a BBB seal is to get reviewed on Angies List or even Yelp. Having reviews for people to see IS important.
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