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bit of a moan I guess....

OK this might turn into a bit of a rant! But after the last few clients Im definitely beginning to see a trend and wondered if anyone else was exeriencing something similar.

Im finding that clients are asking for big discounts before they give us to g

Started by Susan in Business

4 Replies · Reply by Susan Jul 31, 2011

I am new to the site and I am hoping to get some feedback, and possibly usefull info. My company, a large IFM company, are looking at best utilising their Grass Cutting Assets (Ride-ons, Tractors plus implements etc).

I work on an MoD site where there

Started by Tony Gibson in Business

3 Replies · Reply by Tony Gibson Jul 27, 2011

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For those that are VAT Registered.....

FYI - Useful VAT article from a business pundit - they're determined to get us - honest mistakes or not.....

VAT errors - to disclose or not to disclose?

Since April 2008, H M Revenue & Customs have been working to a single set of penalties across al

Started by Gary RK in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Jul 24, 2011

Has anyone used a PayYours terminal?

i am considering registering as a trader once i can get a valid promo code,but wondered how others are getting along using the terminal

Started by Peak surfacing ltd. in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Derek Tucker Jul 20, 2011

Garden maintenance contract template

any one got a maintenance contract they would like to share please

Roy

Started by Roy Parker in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Jul 19, 2011

Presence in Garden Centre

Are there any Garden designers / Landscapers out there who have some sort of presence in a Garden Centre i.e. sales centre, studio, show garden etc.?

Would be interested to know if it works for you, pro's and con's.

many thanks.

Started by Andy Westacott in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Dan Pearce Jul 9, 2011

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Buying a commercial property from administrators

HiMy dad's been looking at buying a commercial property as an investment for me to run my business from.We've seen somewhere that maybe suitable ( I don't want to elaborate ) the only thing is it is vastly overpriced as it is in a state of disrepair.

Started by Paul @ Ashgate Garden Care in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Jul 6, 2011

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Integrated Lawn/Landscaping scheduling/invoicing software

I friend of mine in the US made me aware of this software that is available for free evalution for 15 days.

http://www.lawnaid.com/

I took a brief look at it and was quite impressed considering I use QXpress. It's a 'cloud/web' based solution, so

Started by Gary RK in Business

3 Replies · Reply by David Cox Jun 27, 2011

Business credit card charges, a suppliers view

So, every month you look at your business credit card and think either Phew!! or that's okay?

As a supplier, one that accepts most major credit and debit cards, for around 80% of all payments received, we look at our monthly statements somewhat diff

Started by T & S Plants in Business

3 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Jun 13, 2011

Recommended public liability insurance for landscapers & gardeners?

Hey folks, I am after some recommendations for public liability insurance. I used to use a broker before and because I no longer live in Sussex I can't really use them, so I need some recommendations please...

Started by Matt in Business

9 Replies · Reply by Roy Parker May 31, 2011

Quoting software

Hi guys

i am looking for a software package for priceing up hard and soft landacpapes projects.. time is money as they say and i am finding it hard to have the time for scaling from plans and pricieng them up. could do with a tool to help out if you k

Started by Robert Cottrell in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK May 26, 2011

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Economic outlook for UK businesses by Ernst & Young

Economic outlook for business summarises the latest UK quarterly forecast by the Ernst & Young ITEM Club, and gives its assessment of its implications for business.

The forecast shows the economy growing by just 1.8% this year, held back by the eff

Started by Craig McGinty in Business

5 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk May 17, 2011

Why cant i send PM`s on here?

Everytime i try and send a private message on here it wont let me?

Everytime i finish the message and click send, it wont do anything else, it stays on the written message and wont go to the next page?
Any tips? Phil?

Started by Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance in Business

4 Replies · Reply by Anthony Toop May 9, 2011

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Enticing suppliers, equipment providers etc onto LJN

Every so often we get an equipment supplier or distributor etc join LJN and participate well on the forum, some even go on to be become advertisers or site sponsors which benefits us all.

My question is : what could we do as "members" to entice mor

Started by Gary RK in Business

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Commercial advice please

can anyone advise me how to get into commercial area, i dont know if i need to advertise in certain places? or get van sign written or is all about tenders online? or through the council, im a bit lost and gutted i have none as worked in commercial

Started by Ian Parkes in Business

7 Replies · Reply by Ian Parkes May 8, 2011

Buying or Selling a Garden Maintenance Business

Has anyone ever bought or sold a garden maintenance business. I've built my business up over the last 6 years but a change in personal circumstances means I need to think of stopping work. I was wondering If anyone has had experience of buying and se

Started by lisa skipton in Business

24 Replies · Reply by Alasdair @ TheGardenService Ltd Sep 15, 2015

When is it best to go Ltd

or is it best to stay as a sole trader, is this something I should really be talking to an accountant about, sadly I don’t have one yet as I am tight, but it is all getting to much.

So that’s two question Ltd or sole trader? And if I stay as a small

Started by Paving & Landscaping in Business

11 Replies · Reply by Gary Hedges May 1, 2011

More changes to pensions coming.

My brother is a pensions broker he told me about changes to pensions regulations that start next year. This is a copy of an article he prepared for a firm of accountants you might find helpful.

The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST

Who needs

Started by Fenlandphil in Business

4 Replies · Reply by Fenlandphil May 4, 2011

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Enhanced listing for your business

Add you business to the enhanced listings on the Landscape Juice Network. Prices start from just £1.00 per week for a listing in your principle county of
operation.

Enhanced listings will be added in alphabetical order - an example of how an advanc

Started by Phil Voice in Business

5 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Apr 28, 2011

Are direct debits easy to set up so customers can pay monthly?

Do banks charge for setting up your direct debits is it easy?

Started by Peak surfacing ltd. in Business

3 Replies · Reply by Claire Brown Apr 26, 2011

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