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Five premium posts that could change your business forever

When we launched the LJN premium (Pro) membership there were undoubtedly many questions asked about how Pro could possibly add more value to LJNs extremely successful FREE to use tools.

Being a Pro member brings different benefits in different ways t

Started by Landscape Juice in Business

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Quiet times

When faced with quiet times throughout the year how do you react? Do you wait for the phone to ring or do you find the work?

Started by david woodhouse in Business

18 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Jan 15, 2017

Has anyone put a sales stand in a mall to sell landscaping turfing etc. I am contemplating this next season in a well to do area which has had a big jump in new builds last year as well as the well heeled wanting a make over.Just wondering if i might

Started by Graeme Brown in Business

3 Replies · Reply by Graeme Brown Jan 7, 2017

contract disagreements

I have a large contract grounds I look after for last few years but the seem to have got more stricter and complaining more each year the better i get it.Last year I had complaints a few hedges not level or growth, But i had cut the hedge the week/f

Started by Ian Parkes in Business

14 Replies · Reply by rick roberts Jan 17, 2017

Brexit

Has Brexit affected your business, ??For me it has customers are on edge and purchases of tools machinery has increased overnight.I'm thinking of making things more efficient, and I'm nervous of passing these extra costs on with a price increase.Any

Started by chris in Business

11 Replies · Reply by Graham Wright Jan 6, 2017

Housing association seeking a sustainably minded contractor in Manchester

From a friend:

"Anyone know of a decent grounds maintenance contractor in the Manchester area?

I work for People First Housing Association and we’re looking for a grounds maintenance contractor with a strong background in sustainability. Does anybody k

Started by Justin Hemming in Business and Groundscare

1 Reply · Reply by Paul Baillie Jan 6, 2017

Henchman hi-step major

Can anybody help, after many years of use our henchman is ready for replacement as it needs some welding! Happy to buy another one but as I already have the extender, does anyone know if the old version of the extender will fit the new version of the

Started by Busy Bee Garden Services Limited in Business, Health and Safety, and Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Busy Bee Garden Services Limited Jan 4, 2017

ServiceM8 software?

I'm a Jobber user however the renewal for just me as a sole trader is £48/mth, whereas ServiceM8 (based on 15jobs p/wk) comes in at £18/mth. That's quite a difference. I was wondering if anyone's had any practical experience of ServiceM8 and if so, I

Started by Chris in Business, Consumer, and Deals

9 Replies · Reply by Chris Jan 4, 2017

Contract Commercial property for grass cut

Hi all and Happy New Year. This year will be my first year doing a full time Garden Service. i done it last year part time and had a great response in my area( west of Glasgow ) so taking the plunge and going to do it full time as i really enjoyed my

Started by andrew in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Richard Love Jan 2, 2017

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Compulsory motor insurance for lawnmowers? Thank god we voted to leave the EU says Boris Johnston

I can remember this being discussed on LJN when it was originally 'suggested' by our friends in Brussels;

.@BorisJohnson: "Compulsory motor insurance for lawnmowers? Thank god we voted to leave the EU" #premium https://t.co/HYHoE0olMs
— The Telegra

Started by Gary RK in Business

3 Replies · Reply by Craig McGinty Jan 2, 2017

Email help

Hi.My email is linked to my website all setup by a company that no longer trade. For some reason I can't access it now (password not recognised?)When I try and setup resend password to my personal email it won't let me as it was not used to set the a

Started by Richard Love in Business

9 Replies · Reply by Robbie Jan 2, 2017

Pricing paving jobs per m?

Hi guys,So just wondering if anyone prices paving jobs by m2 or if you do it the same way as us and cost materials + days labour fee = total?My way of thinking is that m2 pricing will be easier when giving quotes?I have worked out that when using 600

Started by Marc Ollerenshaw in Business

6 Replies · Reply by Marc Ollerenshaw Jan 3, 2017

New Year

What is your New Years Resolution?

Work- be more organised &keep staff in line!

Life- Not to put things of.

Happy new year and best wishes when it comes........................

Started by Richard Love in Business

4 Replies · Reply by Graeme Brown Jan 5, 2017

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French win 'right to disconnect' from out-of-hours work emails

French companies will be required to guarantee a "right to disconnect" to their employees from Jan 1

French companies will be required to guarantee a "right to disconnect" to their employees from Sunday as the country seeks to tackle the modern-day s

Started by Gary RK in Business

3 Replies · Reply by John F Jan 1, 2017

Payment terms for landscaping?

Hi guysJust a quick one, how do you all state when payment is due when doing a landscaping job?Here is our example:We supply and lay a slabbed area 8x10ft once completed the customer tells us they will do a faster bank transfer to our account and fun

Started by Marc Ollerenshaw in Business

16 Replies · Reply by Marc Ollerenshaw Jan 1, 2017

Insurance

Hi all,Just wondering what type of insurance you huys have.We obviously have PLI and van insurance but is Professional Indemnity Insurance useful if a custom is asking for design advice?Regards

Started by Marc Ollerenshaw in Business

17 Replies · Reply by Paul Errington Dec 2, 2024

Zero Turn Mowers Are They Any Good Advice Please

Zero Turn Mowers? Any Good? Advice Please.. Hi. This is my first posting on this forum...... I have been looking at getting a zero turn mower.. currently looking at mid range options in the Bobcat and Hustler range.. The two that seem to catch my eye

Started by Jamie in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by matt evans Jan 5, 2017

Quoting fencing jobs per m.

Hi guys!We currently work out our fencing quotes by measuring the site then working out the materials required add on labour + any jobs = our price.We think it might be easier for us to charge quotes a per metre cost but wondering what this should be

Started by Marc Ollerenshaw in Business and Info

23 Replies · Reply by David Williams Jul 25, 2022

Signwriting design

Morning all,

Following my (not so) recent post, I've got a design back from the signwriters for the new van and just wanted some opinions on it. Is completely different from the original I bodged up, but I like it. There's a couple of contact detail

Started by Tom Beevor in Business, Marketing, and Suppliers

16 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Dec 30, 2016

Start Up Help for Equipment

Hello everybody I've been reading this website extensively for the last 2 weeks. Thank you for all the great help and advice on this site.. its amazing!!!!

Also, sorry if I should be posting this somewhere else, but this is my first post!

I'm just s

Started by Eric How in Business

30 Replies · Reply by Eric How Dec 19, 2016

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