Running a tree business is one of the toughest trades in Australia. The physical work is demanding. But ask any arborist and they’ll tell you the real exhaustion often comes after the ropes are packed away and the chipper is silent. That’s when the paperwork begins. There’s help available for reclaiming time and profit.
Launched in 2025 by long-time industry professional Scott Sherwin, Arbor ProAdmin Support is the first dedicated administration service built specifically for arborists for reclaiming time and profit.
Unlike generic virtual assistants or outsourced office support, this service is designed around the daily realities of climbing arborists and small-to-medium tree companies. It bridges the gap between what arborists do best – working in the trees – and the systems required to keep a business running smoothly.
Born from experience
Scott’s credibility is rooted in more than three decades on the ropes, quoting jobs, and running crews along Australia’s east coast. His career spans roles as a council tree officer, powerline vegetation contracts supervisor, and chainsaw TAFE trainer, before settling in Toowoomba. Over 33 years, he’s lived the challenges of balancing business growth with late nights spent chasing council permits, invoicing, or returning client calls.
“I’ve been in the boots of every owner-operator who gets home from a big day only to face hours of admin,” said Scott. “That’s why Arbor ProAdmin exists – to give arborists their evenings back, and to help them focus on billable work.”
Tailored services for arborists
Arbor ProAdmin Support covers the full suite of admin needs:
• quoting and client follow-up (including remote quoting via FaceTime and digital site inspections)
• invoicing and debt management to keep cashflow healthy
• scheduling and crew coordination to streamline daily operations
• council paperwork and compliance reporting to remove red tape headaches
• client onboarding and file management, ensuring details are captured correctly
• job system updates across platforms like ServiceM8, Xero, and Google Sheets.
By outsourcing these tasks, arborists can recover between five and 15 hours per week, time that can be redirected into quoting more jobs, supervising crews, or simply spending time with family.
A partner in growth
Arbor ProAdmin isn’t just about admin support. It’s about growth. Scott positions the business as a partner for arborists ready to move from surviving to thriving.
The ideal client? The owner-operator with one to three field staff who wants to grow but is drowning in admin.
To find out more call Scott on 0437 293 561, or go to arboradmin.com.au/.
