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Public liability insurance premiums

Evening all,Last thing this evening, as I pulled out of a customers drive, I managed to smash one of the safety sensors for their electric gates. My premium last year was around £250 and I'm expecting a good bill for this, does anyone have any theory

Started by Tom Beevor in Business and Info

7 Replies · Reply by Russ Francis Feb 10, 2016

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The work / life balance

Date wise, Spring is just around the corner. If not already, phones and emails will start going mad. However for us over the last few years, Winter work has been as busy & profitable as Summer work.

What measures do you take to ensure a suitable work

Started by Gary RK in Business

7 Replies · Reply by Thermo Feb 9, 2016

Casual labourers

Just a quick enquiry as to how you all go about dealing with casual labourers. My business is growing and the work load is getting to the point at which I need another pair of hands or two. I cannot guarantee the work as yet so don't want a full time

Started by Sam Lever in Business

12 Replies · Reply by Mark Evans Feb 7, 2016

Wileyfox Smartphone

Evening all,I've been thinking about upgrading my Samsung galaxy S6 smartphone to the offering from a company called Wileyfox. One of my clients who worked high in the news industry says it is rated highly, but does anyone here have opinions?The main

Started by Tom Beevor in Business, Consumer, and Info

11 Replies · Reply by Freshscaped Feb 6, 2016

Good Morning

I have been reading a lot of self improvement and business books over this winter period, and one of the themes that permeates both genre's of book is the idea that getting an early start is the key to being successful.

I decided to give it a shot, an

Started by Graham Wright in Business

15 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jan 30, 2016

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Hefty fines for 'Facebook' fly tippers

An article from the Sunday Times reporting on the increased use of Facebook to find 'Trades' and in particular Contractors offering waste disposal services.

It reminds people that the 'producer' of the waste utlimately remains responsible via 'Duty o

Started by Gary RK in Business

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Apprentice

Hi all. So looking to take on an apprentice this year, in Scotland it's modern apprenticeship through a college,Wondering If anybody has any advice. Do's or dont's.I do have a guy in mind bit he's already 24 so unsure if there's an age cut off.

Started by Peter Campbell in Business

11 Replies · Reply by Peter Campbell Mar 26, 2016

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How to expand?

This is also posted in the BOG so if you have advice but would rather not be too public please feel free to respond there.I've been in business now for about 5 years and have built up a good client base which keeps me busy all year. Last year I found

Started by Andy in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Andrew Midgley Jan 26, 2016

Calling on pickup owners

Evening all,

I currently have a 2004 Ford Ranger which I bought from a friend 2 years ago. It is now becoming uneconomic to keep running due to regular failures. I'm looking for another car derived pick-up to replace it with the top candidate being th

Started by Tom Beevor in Business, Machinery, and Vehicles

23 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Feb 6, 2016

Business Bank Accounts

Morning all,I have a business account with Natwest, which from May I start paying their business account fees. I'm not vat reg. and not Ltd so is it worth me having a business account or should I just set up a separate personal account for payments?T

Started by Tom Beevor in Accountancy, Business, and Deals

5 Replies · Reply by James Brett Jan 21, 2016

I'm going to start riding my strimmer to the shops!

Whilst analysing my accounts I initially thought nothing of the £1k spend on unleaded fuel until it dawned on me that part of this cost is tax. I'm unsure of how much tax is in a £pound of fuel but I'm pretty sure that its justification is to maintai

Started by Neil Copeland in Business

2 Replies · Reply by James Brett Jan 20, 2016

wordpress plug ins and tips

just wondered if anyone use's wordpress to run there site and knew of any decent plug ins and tips?

Started by Mitchel ingham in Business

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Best form of paid advertising

Just wondered what people have found to be the best form of paid advertising so not referrals or door knocking.I've tried Facebook got me abit of interest a lot of dreamers and time wasters.Last year I did leaflets that was good in the late spring ho

Started by Mitchel ingham in Business

18 Replies · Reply by David Marsh Jan 29, 2016

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Business Overdraft

Hi All,

Since becoming Limited in August, had to go over to business banking. The problem I'm finding at the moment is whether to have a business overdraft. The reason being is most people i work for are on a pay roll of 30 days from them receiving t

Started by Daniel Lampard in Business

12 Replies · Reply by Daniel Lampard Jan 17, 2016

Different Oak Grades Explained

Hey folks!

I hope this blog could help you,

Different Oak Grades Explained

Started by James Hunter in Design, Business, and Landscaping

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Cornwall, a big move, help needed!

This is why I've been reviewing costs, hence the post on the other thread!

My 18 year relationship ended unexpectedly this New Year. I'm not after sympathy, crap happens, but without enough of planning ahead I can't afford to rent where I am in Bucki

Started by Paul McNulty in Business

28 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Feb 17, 2016

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Self assesment tax returns -soon to be four times a year

If you missed the annoucement last year from Mr Osbourne we, who are self employed, will soon have to "do" a return four times a year. Not being overly keen to do one a year I signed up to the petition at the UK gov web site. Today i recieved the fol

Started by Andy in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Andy Jan 5, 2016

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Online 'landscape' training

Is anyone aware of ANY form of simple online, self paced landscape related training in the UK, like they have the US ?

I am not talking about Online long term NVQ training or Garden Design schools, just basic training... maybe subject lead ?

I'd love

Started by Gary RK in Business

6 Replies · Reply by Daniela McGhie Jan 17, 2016

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Looking forward to positive 2016

Got my positive mind set in place and really looking forward to this year;

We all got together yesterday for coffees. a good chat, to sort out issues, plan what we need to do & get.

I've always promoted a glass half full mentality, against others th

Started by Gary RK in Business

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First day back at work.

Well thats the first day over with and the cheque banked. There is so much I want to achieve in the coming year. My main aim this year is to buy some more good tools, Henchman, Stihl etc and to get more financially stable. Then hopefully this year or

Started by Edward Botheras in Business

4 Replies · Reply by Daniela McGhie Jan 17, 2016

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