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Commercial paving

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

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Virtual Landline Number

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 hom

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7000th member and rising

This week Landscape Juice Network (LJN) passed yet another amazing milestone - it's 7000th member !

I would like to thank every single member for making yet another major milestone possible - the site would not be what it is without you, the members.

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Hourly Vs Fixed Price Debate

The current thread debating the pros & cons of how to price is a perennial topic that surfaces regularly on LJN.

It is good to see it surface again and note the number of members that have read old threads and recommendations (especially Phil’s older

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What to charge and why. Small business basics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3gaU9YK4kM If you'd rather listen to someone watch this guy he knows the crack. Credit to Robbie, Premier Lawns.

Seems most people won't tell you what to charge or what they charge. Here's a breakdown for any new or ex

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Having self belief.........

As a self confessed petrol-head, I naturally follow Jake Humprey and he recently posted this inspiring video about the importance of self-belief in running & growing a business........

Watch it....and look past the F1 references...

 

The one thing s

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Pricing/growing garden maintenance business - think I've started wrong!

Hi - long time lurker, first time poster here. Really appreciate anyone who takes the time to reply. 

This year I set up my own business (sole trader) offering garden maintenance - weeding, mowing, clearing borders, seasonal pruning - the usual. I hav

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The LJN Big Interview

For those of you who may have missed our blog post, we spoke with Westhill Garden & Landscaping in depth discussing everything from the effect of Brexit to the music they listen to on the job.

Check it out here : https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/pro

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10.10.19 WatchDog BBC1 8pm Thursday evening

Apparently worth watching BBC 1’s Watchdog tonight in connection with RogueTraders & a Turf supply company 

All I know ......

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Contract for Landscaping work

I need some guidance about contracts for domestic Landscaping work , is there a site that I can download from?  Having been had over on a large landscaping job this summer , I’ve decided that asking potential customers to sign a agreement before work

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Construction Industry Scheme

Good Morning,

I was approached by a company while at one of my usual businesses cutting grass. They asked if I could clear a site of bushes, weeds, and overhanging trees etc. I provided them with a quote and they advised they were happy for me to proc

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How accurate is your business name / description ?

Wondering how we all describe our businesses, our job description and our skill set ?

Does, for instance, calling yourself XYZ Gardening preclude you from certain types or work ? 

Would you expect XYZ Gardening to be able to perform hard landscaping

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Tax fee protection

Afternoon all, our accountant has sent us information on a service they provide where you can take out a protection against the cost of an HMRC tax investigation.  I know that these investigations can be lengthy and costly but wondered about the valu

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Landscape construction estimating software

 I'm getting busier all the time and my business is growing so i'm looking to speed up my estimating.

Just had a look and there are lots of options for software packages out there.

Any ideas on whats good and whats not for domestic design and build pro

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What if HMRC comes knocking ?

Informative article from our friends at Simply Business :

 

As a small business owner, an HMRC tax investigation might be the last thing on your mind. But there’s still a chance the next business on the tax man’s ‘to do’ list is yours.

Just in case,

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Subbies contracts?

Hi all,

In the process of re-working our Handbook and employee contracts, but we don't currently have any form of agreement for our Sub-contractors / Self Employed workers. 

How do others address this (if at all?) and if anyone has en example/templat

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Green Waste Charges

Hi All

 

I've had a look at the forums with regards to charges for removal of green waste, and feel the commercial tipping charge is around £120 per tonne? That's the same as for builders waste that goes to landfill? I assume ours goes in the same land

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Bank overdraft fees targeted in major shake-up

Banks and building societies will no longer be allowed to charge fixed daily or monthly fees for overdrafts.

In addition, there will no longer be higher fees for unplanned overdrafts than for arranged ones.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said

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