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"This is a tricky one because i agree it does look more professional with a landline number, i tend to just give out my mobile to clients and advertise just my landline on vans, website etc as i don’t want nuisance calls from company’s trying to sell…"
"Hi Colin this is not my field as i am 90% domestic and im sure someone else will come along with more knowledge, but have you tried the Government Contract finder website for contracts over £10k ? there are other websites that deal with suppliers an…"
"The volume housebuilders strip the top soil and run heavy machinery over the subsoil creating a hard pan, then spread the top soil back over upon completion.
Unless the hard pan that is under the top soil is broken up, slit or drainage installed the…"
Unless the hard pan that is under the top soil is broken up, slit or drainage installed the…"
"A planning requirement maybe but not a regulation. Planning requirements are down to local councils. I have never seen landscape architect designed gardens on a housing estate with the appropriate drainage and I've worked on a few.
I've worked for…"
I've worked for…"
"Yes I do the same. I fill bin then draw water ffom
bin.
ill look online for dual pumps"
bin.
ill look online for dual pumps"
"With a whirl a way a ordinary tap can not feed enough water. You need to fill a receptacle. I use a 245 litre bin which I fill before starting and my pressure washer draws the water from it and returns the water it is not using.
i get all my kit fro…"
i get all my kit fro…"
"I tend to exchange cards with all my clients over the years - I just like indulging in the spirit of Christamas bonhomie - last year,and for some reason - ALL the cards from clients came with much appreciated Brucie Bonus' of cash and drink ( an ag…"
"I worked in heavy civils and the gardens are never taken into account and landscape architects are never consulted as its not required under any sort of regulation. So what happens is they just get dug out to the level required with zero thought abo…"
"Have decided today is the day to start writing cards to the regular customers as I think its important to thank them and then continue in the New Year"
"There are inherent problems with the idea of giving two quotes like this. The more expensive way will be the proper professional way of doing things which will produce the very best results and critically, will last, looking good for many years to c…"
"Fiat Ducatos are pretty good for 3 men sat in the front, Merc Sprinters are slightly better (and class leading) in that respect. We have both as well as a Ford Transit which is most definitely squashed in the front with 3!"
" See this a lot.
Also see it from the otherside. I've been asked to qoute the cheap way then the correct way. Can guess which qoute is normally accepted. If this is the case it's always documented that the client has wanted to take this path"
Also see it from the otherside. I've been asked to qoute the cheap way then the correct way. Can guess which qoute is normally accepted. If this is the case it's always documented that the client has wanted to take this path"
" I think with these new builds drainage is completely overlooked as every single one I've done is saturated constantly "
" I've currently got 2016 lwb Renault trafic. Within less than 3 years I've clocked 40k+. Averages 34mpg with nearly full max payload in back.
Drives like a car, has all car features and is comfortable. Only issues I've had is headunit, clutch mast…"
Drives like a car, has all car features and is comfortable. Only issues I've had is headunit, clutch mast…"
"Does anyone know of a van which will take three in the cab comfortably.
We have Renault Masters and three in the cab is a squash! Another 6" wider would be good."
We have Renault Masters and three in the cab is a squash! Another 6" wider would be good."
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I'm really hoping someone on here can help me.I'm looking to get into installing paving/kerbs/hardscaping/streetworks to highways standards for a metreage rate (measured works/price work) for large contractors, councils etc. I'm finding it quite hard to find out how to get into this sector. I worked as a supervisor on these installations for years and know everything involved from a practical point of view eg. standing charges, RAMS, insurance etc. As well as the installation methods obviously.…
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Hello Everybody, Does any one use a virtual landline for their business? When I started out I was looking at ways of making the business more professional. I personally dont like it when a company only has mobile numbers. I dont use a landline at home any more and most of the time there would be no one to answer it anyway. I found a virtual landline provider which is geographic, 01388 Bishop Auckland, so customers already know I'm local to them. It automaticvally diverts to any numbber you…
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