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Pain in the neck customer

Ever had one of those customers who hasnt read the quote and thinks that you will do everything they ask while your there?

Im at the point where I feel like the bad guy from constantly saying no to her extra demands, really would not mind if she was w

Started by Gareth Leek in Business

15 Replies · Reply by Gareth Leek Nov 14, 2012

Commercial clients not paying.

In line with the other discussion on clients not playing. We have a commercial clients who is doing the same.In August this year we took over new site a fairly large one at that. The previous contractors were Doing an appalling job. It might be worth

Started by Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance in Business

29 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Dec 16, 2012

Unhappy Customer not Paying for work

Hello, I had a request from a property owner to go in and cut their grass in July, and tidy up the weeds around their fence area.

The grass was extremly long, wet and matted, and had obviously not been cut that year.

On my first visit I used my wheeled

Started by Andy Harrold in Business

18 Replies · Reply by Sarah Russell Nov 14, 2012

Have you bought your winter rock salt.

Forecasters predict a cold hard winter.

Started by Peak surfacing ltd. in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Christopher Ray Oct 29, 2012

Recruiting Employees

Hello

I'm brand new to this site, so I hope these aren't stupid questions;

For next year I am planning / wanting to expand my gardening business. As part of this, I will be needing to recruit either one or two gardeners to work for me. I will be lookin

Started by Graeme Toyne in Business

13 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Oct 26, 2012

sub contract

Has anyone ever done any work for a company called Ground-Control

if you did how did you get on with them

Started by David Grimes in Business

9 Replies · Reply by David Grimes Aug 1, 2014

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How much do you spend daily ?

A bit tongue in cheek, but ;

How much do you spend per day on food & drink while working, or are you organised enough and take a 'packed' lunch and drink ?

Do you take regular breaks and stop for lunch or do you go for it and work 'till you stop at h

Started by Gary RK in Business

42 Replies · Reply by briggsandscrapem Nov 1, 2012

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Started by Phil Voice in Business

5 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Oct 21, 2012

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"Upping the Game"

A thought provoking piece of commentary from Tony Bass, a leading industry consultant. I'm sitting in the van waiting for our tree guys to turn up at site, reading his article and thought it worth sharing...

""Now it's about business....

Back in th

Started by Gary RK in Business

8 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Oct 19, 2012

will this help?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-19691162

£1billion investment , business bank.

is this the answer ??

robin @gardens4u.co.uk

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

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FSB

I am giving some consideration to joining the FSB (Federation of Small Businesses).

Has anyone tried it and what has been their experience?

Started by Fenlandphil in Business

10 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Sep 26, 2012

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Business Networking

I was invited to a chapter of the 'Business networking - BNI'

http://www.bni.eu/uk/

Just wondering if any of you guys have used this group or anything like it?

Started by Robbie in Business

5 Replies · Reply by Boyd Carswell Sep 21, 2012

Expansion

I am getting busier and busier (thankfully) and getting some nice large jobs in the last few weeks which will be continuing through the winter and into next season.

I am considering setting my dad onto the smaller jobs which will take the pressure off

Started by andy @Doughty Garden Maintenance in Business

22 Replies · Reply by andy @Doughty Garden Maintenance Feb 7, 2013

Small flats gardening contracts

Hi,I'm a little perplexed as I've always done domestic work, and worked to a tight price per job, as appose to any hourly rate.I've recently been asked to quote for 6-8 blocks of local flats, doing the usual gardens, weeding, shrubs when and where ne

Started by Andrew Michael Palmer in Business

8 Replies · Reply by Andrew Michael Palmer Sep 10, 2012

* BREAKING NEWS * SANTANDER FREE BUSINESS ACCOUNT ****

I have just heard from Facebook and Money Saving Expert as I am a member of the campain that Santander have reversed there idea to start charging for the business account. Instead they will continue to offer the "Free Bank Account" along side a new c

Started by Austin Powell-Allen in Business

3 Replies · Reply by Classic Gardens Sep 6, 2012

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Major Scottish Landscaping business goes under..

Clearly the effects of the recession are still biting, with Findlay Clark Landscaping laying 31 staff off due to a 'mild winter'. Still relevant to keep belts tight and costs under control. Ironic that stated cause is lack of gritting/snow clearances

Started by Gary RK in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Stephen @ SJS Aug 29, 2012

A fair wage

Looking to employ two people,one to drive,have at least 2 years maintenance experience the other to assist and have some gardening experience.Obviously we want hard workers and loyalty but how much per hour to pay? and do we employ direct or go down

Started by paul mcdermott in Business

27 Replies · Reply by Mitchel ingham Sep 12, 2014

Work Available N.W. Kent

Hi all,

I've been lying low for a while on here and winding down the business as I'm emigrating in October.

I have 3/4 clients who will be looking for a new company to take on their gardens so I'm happy to offer these up to someone for a finder's fee o

Started by Richard@www.seasons-garden.co.uk in Business

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Consumer Rights

This link was Tweeted to me via Trading Standards and provides a useful one-stop guide to Consumer Rights/Laws - worth bookmarking for future reference:

http://www.thefurnitureombudsman.org/consumer-advice

(don't worry about the main domain name...;-

Started by Gary RK in Business

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Do I need a spraying licence?

just wondered, if I go to B&Q and buy Roundup, then use it to spray a car park and get paid, do I need a spraying licence?

Seems bizarre that you can buy professional chemicals without a certificate

Started by daniel in Business

119 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Aug 9, 2019

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