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Carriage to New York

I have just had an enquiry for a large

wedding arch from a potential customer in New York. It is quite a large item weight about 200kg from memory every time I have had similar enquiries the carriage costs have been prohibitive. Has anyone got any sug

Started by Fenlandphil in Business

7 Replies · Reply by Fenlandphil Jul 8, 2010

For those thinking of starting their own business

I came accross this site whilst looking for something else it may be of use to members starting out, thinking of starting out or those with young businesses.Startup boot camp

Started by Fenlandphil in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Jul 4, 2010

Moving your business

Does anyone have any experience of this?I am currently running my business in Bath and the surrounds. Due to some personal reasons and lifestyle choices i am giving serious consideration the the prospect of moving to somewhere like Hertfordshire or s

Started by andrew piper in Business

3 Replies · Reply by Bigyin Jul 3, 2010

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Nick Clegg's Freedom Bill Website

In an attempt to repeal out of date law, red tape, health & safety - It already makes for some interesting reading ;-)) http://yourfreedom.hmg.gov.uk/ It's shame some people are just being plain stupid.....

Started by Gary RK in Business

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Who finds Local Authority work 'profitable' ?

Who has actually found LA work profitable, stable and secure?? It seems that every situation we've been in the lowest tender (from a verified legitimate business) wins the contract for a year or so, then sometimes they can't perform effectively, brea

Started by Gary RK in Business

5 Replies · Reply by Donny Bryan Jul 5, 2010

Call out charge ?

Our work is all domestic lawnmowing on a weekly or fortnightly rota.During this dry spell many clients turn our operator away as the grass has grown little since the previous cut. I always ask clients to phone at least the day before our visit if the

Started by Roy Robbins in Business

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Sky Talk Customers:Bad Experience

Dear Members,Just wanted to take some advice from all of you.Recently we have opened our company branch in Poland and took Sky Talk unlimited pacakage.I have been advised by the sales staff that I just need to pay £5 extra with my monthly line rental

Started by Manjit Yadav in Business

6 Replies · Reply by Manjit Yadav Jun 29, 2010

Vat registration looms

Hi all,We're quoting on a project today which, should we get it, will take us over the £70k VAT registration limit.This will obviously mean a 17.5% uplift in our prices, which is not great for our competitiveness. Is there anything positive about VAT

Started by Keith Barker in Business

5 Replies · Reply by vhowe Jun 26, 2010

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council - Landscape Tender

Landscape Works Information: Biennial Tender - Landscape Works Applications are sought from landscape contractors who wish to be considered for the council's biennial tender of hard landscape and hard and soft landscape works. Applicants must be regi

Started by Phil Voice in Business

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What are you doing to watch the England match ?

I've succumbed and allowed everyone to finish early tomorrow to allow them to watch the match - what are you doing ?? I want to as well, but stupidly have a meeting in the afternoon that I need to get out off/cut short. For what it costs, I more than

Started by Gary RK in Business

15 Replies · Reply by Matt Jun 27, 2010

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Emergency Budget 2010 - how will it affect you and your business...join the debate

Today is the day that Chancellor, George Osborne, delivers the emergency budget to the nation. Budgets are usually scheduled for April and November but with the need to deliver severe austerity measures to reduce the UK's massive deficit, this emerge

Started by Phil Voice in Business

17 Replies · Reply by David Cox Jun 23, 2010

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New style advert, what do you think?

Hi all,Some of you may recall that we moved house earlier in the year.We are now trying some new advertising locally (ryedale) what do you think of the proof below, the mag is going to have us writing tips and hence even more advertising.Thanks in ad

Started by Geoffrey King in Business

25 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Sep 18, 2010

Just starting out!

Hi! I'm thinking of starting my own small gardening business and employing my two sons who do hard and soft landscaping between them. (Both are keen to work with/for me on this!).As a stranger to business full stop - can the members give me some advi

Started by Annette Showler in Business

8 Replies · Reply by Annette Showler Jun 22, 2010

BEWARE! Internet fraudsters!

I am just of the phone with my bank. I have been done by internet fraudsters. In the region of £600 from several of my accounts. They had full access to my accounts - private and business. Money was transfered out of my savings accounts into current

Started by Neil Petrie BSc Landscape Mgt in Business

13 Replies · Reply by Paula Hale Jun 19, 2010

Find a garden trade section

I clicked on this section on LJN today to find that there was no catergory for suppliers and manufacturers such as myself. I also clicked on Cambridgeshire and found I wasn't listed, (the fens weren't even offered). It might be useful to have section

Started by Fenlandphil in Business

5 Replies · Reply by chris nangle Jun 12, 2010

Face To Face Networking

We are all networking here on LJN and most of us have built a good relationship with like-minded professionals. We are happy to refer each other if projects are too far away from our area and will source materials/statuary from members who specialise

Started by Kerrie John-The garden design Co in Business

4 Replies · Reply by James Gardner Jun 22, 2010

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"Free" waterproof, dustproof, 'it-fell-out-of-my pocket-and-I-trod-on-it' proof phone !

FYI Just had to sort out one of our phones today and was given the attached... There have been a few posts about rugged phones, so if anyone's still looking maybe take a look at this from offer from Orange. Could be an ideal work phone.....

Started by Gary RK in Business

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How much do you pay for insurance?

Just wondering how much we all pay for our public liability insurance and who does the best deals.Also is anyone insured for time off due injury or sickness?

Started by Green Giant Gardens in Business

17 Replies · Reply by Christopher Ray Oct 29, 2012

New Starter looking for advertising Advice!

Hi,This site seems to be a treasure trove of information, and I look forward to helping people out in future, but as I'm a little short on experience right now, I thought i'd ask a few Q's?Me and my best friend have set ourselves up as Gardeners earl

Started by David Cox in Business

28 Replies · Reply by David Cox May 21, 2010

Cscs cards

HiWe do a lot of our contract work for a large building company in the northwest, and have now been told that we may now need the cscs card http://www.cscs.uk.com/Has anyone on LJ ever had to use one of these to maintain gardens on a partly built hou

Started by Classic Gardens in Business

11 Replies · Reply by Kieran Ray May 13, 2010

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