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iPhone test

Posting discussions- works ok for me...with Tags & categories

Try clearing Safari's local cache on the iPhone from within Settings

Started by Gary RK in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Jan 9, 2015

Landscape juice app or better mobile site

Is there an iPhone app for ljn? Search App Store can't find everything and even mobile site crashes when creating a discussion when changing the discussion section to put it in?

Started by Mitchel ingham in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Jan 9, 2015

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New Marketing Assistant at Complete Weed Control

Complete Weed Control, the UK’s largest weed control contractor, has announced the appointment of Susan Hall as marketing assistant. Susan will be supporting the franchisees as well as contributing to marketing activities.

After spells in sales and cu

Started by Fusion Media in Business

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New Year and New Appointment At Fusion Media

Award-winning marketing and corporate communications agency Fusion Media (Europe) Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Emma Gamboa who joins as web developer.

Joining the creative team at Fusion Media, Emma’s main tasks will be to continu

Started by Fusion Media in Business

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I need a new phone

Ive got a Samsung solid at the moment not sure what model had it about 18 months but its now got a broken screen and cuts off from time to time can anyone recommend a good phone that can stand up to the abuse it gets being out in all weathers ! i kno

Started by Michael Ashley in Business

6 Replies · Reply by Andy Jan 12, 2015

Domain name

Looking for a short and catchy name any help please

Started by chris in Business

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Micro businesses can now file 'simplified' accounts using existing Corporation Tax online filing system

Corporation Tax Online - update

Simplified online account filing options are now available for small firms described as "Micro Entities" by HMRC (see below). Improvements were first made in October 2104 by amendments to existing solution. From Novemb

Started by Gary RK in Business

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What's your best work related New Year's resolution

13 hours to 2015.

Another year, another set of challenges.

Full of opportunities or dread?

Anyone made any significant work or business related resolutions ?

Started by Gary RK in Business

5 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Jan 4, 2015

Accounting Software discounts

Hello everyone ,

Just wanted to mention to anyone looking for accounting software that most offer a referral scheme and with it a discount. As I am sure we all use a variety of different software options we could help anyone signing up get a discount

Started by Green Hand in Business

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Achieving Better Work/Life Balance in 2015

It's a reflective time of year, with the chance to take a breather and look at what's been achieved or not.

I enjoy reading business articles / books from experts I value. This article on Work/Life Balance comes from a Landscape Business Expert - Jef

Started by Gary RK in Business

11 Replies · Reply by James Brett Dec 14, 2015

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LJN member review of 2014 - looking forward to 2015

Looking back over the previous year, what have been your highs and lows?

What positives have you gained over the year and what do you feel has been negative? What will you bee looking forward to see the back of most?

Looking forward to next year: wha

Started by Phil Voice in Business

3 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Dec 21, 2014

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Why do more people not start their own business ? Infographic shows confidence increasing this year...

Research from the "Centre for Entrepreneurs" has shed new light on the motivations and barriers for people starting their own business…

Perhaps the most startling figure to come from the research is that 82% of people who would like to start their ow

Started by Gary RK in Business

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Record keeping and simpler income tax applications/software

From HMRC:

To help small businesses with record keeping, below is a list of software suppliers that have produced simple record keeping applications some of which meet cash basis and simplified expenses specifications following consultation with HM R

Started by Phil Voice in Business

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Show gardens

I'm not talking Chelsea or Hampton Court here but what do people think about exhibiting at local garden shows? Worth the effort / expense? I've seen one that took my eye but was wondering what people thought of them in terms of business opportunities

Started by Andy Westacott in Design and Business

3 Replies · Reply by Andy Westacott Dec 17, 2014

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Price of petrol and diesel dropping

From the BBC: The average price of UK petrol has dropped below £1.20 a litre, its lowest level since December 2010, according to government figures.

Oil has fallen from about $115 (£72) per barrel in June to about $65 per barrel, a decline of almost

Started by Phil Voice in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Phil Voice Dec 11, 2014

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UK Landscaping market set to grow ?

US industry experts report that full service landscaping businesses are now "back in the black" after many years of operating in the red and contracting in size.

The average growth rate for 2014 is reported being ~17%.

Comments being stated: "Cautiou

Started by Gary RK in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Acacia Groundcare Hire Dec 11, 2014

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Expanding

Hi all I am now at a crossroads in my business in that I'm getting too many calls to do all the work, yet I'm concerned about employing someone. Any tips on how to move forward would be greatly apprciated many thanks Richard

Started by Richard Gadsby in Business

16 Replies · Reply by Rory Dec 10, 2014

Security cameras.

can you advise what to buy?

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Business

6 Replies · Reply by Rory Dec 11, 2014

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It's liberating....

Great tweet from Chris Boardman MBE, Cyclist, this morning. Makes so much sense:

Chris Boardman @Chris_Boardman ·

"I've just realized that I can't hold myself responsible for what people who don't listen think. It's liberatin

Started by Gary RK in Business

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Premium feature: Downloadable document filing system

We've added a brand new filing system to the BOG.

Members who have upgraded to Premium can now access an array of editable documents to use in their own business.

Read more on the benefits of Premium membership: http://landscapejuicenetwork.com/pa

Started by Landscape Juice in Business

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