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Hi, 

I like to think i've taken my co as far as it can get at the moment without the help of things like certified to safe contractor scheme and other affiliations. I'm good at selling and good at doing the work. I'm trying to take a back step in terms of running things and letting others run jobs, hence to give me more time to run the background things like estimating, invoicing, bookwork, as its starting to take over, my work life balance. One has to keep the wife happy!

I have no experience of some of the sheets and wording needed for this, in terms of safe contractor or similar. 

I think its about time i applied for the pro version and the BOG whatever that is? 

Amy comments with regard to member that have a good experience of getting new work with the help through this section of the website. 

Thank you 

Andrew 

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  • PRO
    I think the paperwork in the downloads section is worth the £40 on its own!
  • PRO

    The BOG is also what you make of it.

    The more you participate, discuss & share your experiences the more you will gain.

    It is also provides an opportunity to discuss delicate issues, finances or to let off steam.

    What's the cost per year equate to ? 16 coffees, 16 Sunday papers, 1.5 mower blades. 1 large spool of strimmer cord,  a container of pesticide,  8 Big Macs .....

  • PRO
    We like the BOG as it means we can discuss things that clients and/or staff are unlikely to see!
  • PRO

    Andrew,

    you'll find lots more help via the BOG, as it's private and so people share more.

  • I reckon, rather than have a separate section, Phil might do better to make everyone pay say £20 to join the site........ perhaps give a months free trial. I can't believe the site is very profitable in its present form and I'd guess that this would boost income. 

    • PRO

      I'd suggest it is better to have the main site free to encourage 'drop-ins', general participation and leave The BOG 'as is' allowing those that wish to discuss business, delicate issues,  gain advice, mentor, share documents etc to do so...

    • PRO

      I've had lots of opportunity to take LJN down a fully commercial route but I've resisted it.

      I want LJN to be accessible to as many people as possible. I think £40.00 a year is not unreasonable. The income is not great but it pays me for my administrative time and effort, pays for a little help with editorial and newsletter - Craig helps with this - and covers all the costs.

      On top of that I have fantastic support from Progreen who've given LJN nearly three years of help and support.

      LJNs independence from any commercial ties also allows it to be a genuine industry mouthpiece. there are too many brands that are too close to trade press and it distorts what's really happening in the industry.

      In my view you can always buy good news exposure but you should never be allowed to buy bad news silence.

      LJN Premium membership continues to grow and I think this momentum will continue. Members that have used (and yes there are those that don't renew) LJN genuinely get a leg up in business. However I am determined that there should always be a free element and we don't create an exclusive club as this would be a recipe for disaster.

      LJN is the largest industry group of its kind and is set to double in size within 3-5 years. In that time will continue to see big changes in the way news and knowledge is consumed.

    • PRO

      The pro section is only a small part of this overall site.

      If there was a joining fee for everyone, less people would use it... There is more money to be from advertising ;)

      And then the spin offs - landscape engine / shop ect.

      Pro is worth it for SEO and private questions / answers.

  • PRO

    It's not like paying £40 will give you 10k a year more turnoever just because you paid a fee. But it will allow you access to a lot of very useful documents like Richard says. Along with a wealth of more indepth information.

    • PRO

      I disagree with that. We have networked with other pro members here and had a much bigger increase in turnover than £10k over the years...

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