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#GE2015 - How do you feel ?

Good or bad ? Quite a rollercoaster ride given Polls etc.

Started by Gary RK in Business

46 Replies · Reply by Helen Gazeley May 13, 2015

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New peer-to-peer delivery service

We've often had conversations on LJN about different delivery methods.

As a fan of disruptive business models I am interested in this new peer-to-peer service by Nimber.

Basically you transport things using space available in other people's vehicles.

Started by Phil Voice in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Darren Walters May 6, 2015

Position vacant

We are currently looking for somebody to fill the role on our growing garden maintenance side, Job is based on 3-4 days a week on the same 3 sites with 1-2 days a week doing landscaping

work is based around the Wentworth and Windsor areas

Ideal ca

Started by Robert harris in Business

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The next step

This time of year i often find i can't keep up with the work, but if i employ another hard landscaper will i be able to keep them in work.

I also find that i need some sort of yard with an office just so i can separate work and my home. (My front gard

Started by Paving & Landscaping in Business

11 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt May 9, 2015

Hi All,Been a landscape juice subscriber for a while now as I have been starting my part time venture. I've read a lot of the past threads and info and find it to be a very valuable resource.I have been up and running since the end of Feb and now hav

Started by Matt Capper in Business

29 Replies · Reply by Matt Capper May 3, 2015

Business expansion

Hi there

I have been trading now as a general Landscaper for around 10 years. I have struggled to get enough work in the past, although it has been a bit better over the last couple of years. I therefore have two questions: Firstly, how does everyon

Started by Sam Lever in Business

10 Replies · Reply by Neil Copeland Apr 28, 2015

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Different voicemails for different days?

I am in and out of signal most Tuesday's and every other Wednesday. Does anyone know of any apps that can automatically change my voicmail message depending on the day?I have a new Samsung Galaxy Ace and am on EE if that helps?Thanks, Darren

Started by Darren Walters in Business

6 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Apr 28, 2015

Should I charge more for awkward to reach fence panels and/or doors?

Evening Guys.

Finished my third fence panel spraying job today which has caused me a slight dilemma.

The first two on Monday & Tuesday were relatively straightforward IE. minimal shrub disturbance & easy"ish" masking off of posts etc.

Todays job was th

Started by David Brain @ CGS in Business

11 Replies · Reply by David Brain @ CGS May 1, 2015

Hello from Scott @ Karma Content

Hi everyone,

My name is Scott Brerton and I run a content writing and social media management company called Karma Content in Great Harwood, Lancashire. If anyone wants any advice about content for their website or how to use social media efficiently

Started by Scott Brerton in Business, Marketing, and Social Media

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Paid website vs Google ad words

Trying to decide where to investing my advertising budget currently im second page on all local keyword searches but obviously 7-8 other companies in front of me. i have tried local magazines before and i have done my flyer drop for this year already

Started by Mitchel ingham in Business

9 Replies · Reply by James Brett Apr 21, 2015

Best chemical to kill grass before rotovating for new lawn?

What's good but also cheap any suggestions?

Started by Mitchel ingham in Business

9 Replies · Reply by Progreen Weed Control Apr 14, 2015

New Brochure - feedback much appreciated

Good afternoon all,

We've just received our latest brochure back from the printers and the first few copies have been sent out. Tony McCormack from Paving Expert was kind enough to review the bro... and we were wondering if any of you have time to spa

Started by Rebecca Walley in Business

8 Replies · Reply by Rebecca Walley Apr 17, 2015

Starting Up

Good Evening

I have spent most of the evening browsing this forum reading everyone's posts and taking information in. I am in the process of starting up because I have always had a life goal to own my own business. I am coming back into the industry a

Started by Dan Young in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

23 Replies · Reply by Dan Young Apr 15, 2015

Powered suction lifters

Hi All,

We are soon laying some 170sqm of sawn Yorkstone 50mm thick, 900x600 stretcher bond, and to save my guys backs, fingers etc I am looking to invest in some decent lifting equipment.

I met the www.probst-handling.co.uk guy at the landscape show,

Started by Ben Wilkinson in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Grant Woods Apr 11, 2015

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Marketing or Advertising - is there a difference ?

An open-ended question....?

Would be interesting to hear peoples responses as to what is Marketing and what is Advertising ( at least in our industry ).

What do you do?

How do you do it?

What is your success and how do you measure "it" ( whatever "it

Started by Gary RK in Business

4 Replies · Reply by Stuart Apr 8, 2015

Election 2015: Are we expecting much for small business?

Hi guys,

Just wanted to hear your thoughts on whether we can expect a great deal for small business in the campaigns over the coming weeks? Small business is absolutely vital to the UK's economy and growth and a proportionately small amount of time is

Started by Simply Business in Business

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Taking 'Mow & blow' to another level

I've been offered a new contract from our contractors, its 175 gardens - every 3 weeks the grass is to be cut and strimmed, hedges cut in june & october and a spray at the start. Money wise it isnt great - £7 per garden, in order for me to maintain m

Started by matt evans in Business

46 Replies · Reply by briggsandscrapem Nov 28, 2015

Screwed over.

Hi,

After taking someone on last year things were on the up, all going well £400 PW, I was very honest, truthful to my word, Loyal and respectful. Even a few bonuses during year, I also keep the person right in the loop and always to took his opinion

Started by Andrew Michael Palmer in Business

22 Replies · Reply by Busy Bee Garden Services Limited Dec 31, 2016

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Company name change, who to notify?

Hey everyone, I'm in the process of changing my company name and wanted to check with you all, who it is I need to notify of the changes??? I'm guessing it's the obvious, bank, inland revenue, environment agency, insurances companies, is there anyone

Started by Harry@VWGS in Business

3 Replies · Reply by James Brett May 14, 2015

Water Garden Commercial Project

Evening all I've been offered a commercial water garden refurbishment project for a national company. I'm private client based in the pond design construction sector but I'm interested in this line of work for future business development. I appreciat

Started by Leigh Instone in Business, Landscaping, and Deals

1 Reply · Reply by Dominic Brice Mar 28, 2015

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