When I moved to Ohio, I started my career as a forester with high expectations, not much experience, and zero understanding of what I was getting into. Well, that’s not totally true.

Forestry is a constantly growing industry – literally! From the trees themselves to the people in every corner of the forest products supply chain that make use of this renewable resource, growth is both continuous and inevitable.

One of the most valuable lessons we’ve collectively learned over the past year and a half is that you can never be prepared for every possibility. Still, as a small business owner, it’s essential to plan ahead and consider how you’ll handle unexpected obstacles – it can make the difference between long-term success and sudden failure.