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fleet policy or individual policys vehicle insurance

Currently i have a pick up and 4x4 recently had a trailer which the 4x4 would tow however that was stolen so now im looking to use a transit tipper or flat bed part time rather than purchasing another trailer so which would be the best way to insure

Started by Mitchel ingham in Business

6 Replies · Reply by Graeme @ BGS May 20, 2015

Stihl KM130R v Honda UMC435 Versatool

Does anyone have any experience of either model. I have decided to go for a split shaft to save on space in the vehicle.

I used to have a stihl split shaft about 8 years ago.

The versa tool is describe as auto sharpening-does it really?

Started by mark jenkinson in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby May 15, 2015

New business question

Hi there!I'm qualified but new to the business side of gardening.I have a question on something which is probably a no brainer!When doing a job for a client, if they need compost, and plants etc do I buy it/keep in stock and then charge it to them? P

Started by Rachel in Business

5 Replies · Reply by Geoff Bysouth May 18, 2015

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roller mower vs 4 wheeled mower.

Good afternoon everyone,

Im after a little advice/guidance,

i currently run a viking 6 series 4 wheeled mower along with a toro time master which i usually use for mulching and collecting larger areas. I mainly do commercial so a 4 wheeled mower is per

Started by Daniel Lampard in Business

20 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty May 14, 2015

Too much work!

Hi everyone. I've seen similar posts relating to taking the step to employ people but I don't feel that is an option for me.

This year I have seen a steady rise in on-going maintenance work as well as a lot more requests for one-off jobs such as garde

Started by Andrew Bentley in Business

9 Replies · Reply by Keith May 16, 2015

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How to trash your own business - Garden centre owner's '10% tax for Tory voters' sign goes viral

The owner of a small garden centre in East Sussex whose anti-Tory blackboard went viral on social media says he has no regrets, despite admitting it could put him out of business.

Matt Woodruff, the owner of Woodruffs Yard in Lewes, said he was moved

Started by Phil Voice in Business

4 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS May 11, 2015

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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

New starter job pricing

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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