TSMC Checklist for Actually Growing Your Tree Service

The “The Launchpad” Edition · Operators under $400K

HOW TO USE THIS LIST:
You don’t need a million-dollar budget to look professional - you just need to execute these fundamentals in order. Tap an item to check it off.

The Launchpad Checklist

Work top to bottom. Each item links to a full guide.

A. Legality & Risk Management (The Safety Net)

Entity & Tax: Register your LLC/DBA and get your EIN. Sign up for state & county tax immediately. Read Guide →

Insurance is Non-Negotiable: Secure General Liability and Workers’ Comp. One accident can bankrupt a startup. Read Guide →

Banking: Open a dedicated business bank account. Never commingle personal and business funds. Read Guide →

Licensing: Check specific state requirements before you bid (several states require tree-service licenses). Read Guide →

B. Digital Foundation (Being Found)

Website Launch Checklist: Service pages, NAP, photos, phone at top, lead form, mobile-friendly, service area. Read Guide →

Google Business Profile - Priority #1: Verify your profile and upload 10+ photos of your truck, gear, and crew working. Read Guide →

The Review Sprint: Build a baseline of trust fast with your first wave of real reviews. Read Guide →

Google LSA (Local Services Ads): Get the Google Guaranteed badge and pay only for qualified calls. Read Guide →

Free Directories: Claim Bing Places, Yelp, and Apple Maps to build citation authority. Read Guide →

C. Boots-on-the-Ground Marketing (No-Budget Growth)

The Five-Around Strategy: After a job, sign the yard and hang door hangers on the nearest neighbors. Read Guide →

Gas Station Advertising: Pin flyers and cards at local gas stations and community boards. Read Guide →

Subcontracting: Take overflow or stump-grinding work from busy established companies. Read Guide →

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