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  Geoffrey King August 2, 2016 at 4:38pm

  It seems perfectly reasonable to me, we're trying to get landscapers to quote for a design we've done near Kirkbymoorside, 'oop North

  we're giving it out on a plate, but can we get anyone to answer the phone, return a call...
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  Steve London Stone August 11, 2016 at 4:23pm

  Hello Richard

  There are going to be lots of garden designers out there looking for reliable contractors to build their designs.  Best thing to do is pick up the phone and start calling some of the local ones.  You could also send out emails but they are often ignored.  My advice would be to devote a couple of hours a week to getting on the phone and introducing yourself to garden designers.  It could be slow to start with but you will get some work eventually and often once you have done one project there is the likelihood of more work in the future

  Steve
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    Geoffrey King > Steve London Stone August 12, 2016 at 9:15am

    I'd agree with Steve, this a great approach.  As designers, we may get asked to look at work at doesn't warrant 'design' but just needs a capable landscaper.

    Clearly we would want to suggest landscapers who are reliable & competent but also capable of clear communication.  I've often tried to initiate conversations either by email, facebook or even in the street, I rarely get a good impression or indeed any response at all.

    First impressions are important and someone who makes 'the effort' is more likely to be remembered.

    I can't tell you many times someone has said, I don't have business cards, I haven't got them with me or I've run out....

    Not easy to pass their name on, is it?
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      Steve London Stone > Geoffrey King August 12, 2016 at 3:34pm

      Always carry a business card.  Sounds obvious but so many people forget or just dont bother.  Great bit of advice Geoffrey

      Steve