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Started by 1st Garden Maintenance in Business

2 Replies · Reply by 1st Garden Maintenance Feb 21, 2020

First post here. After a number of years within the IT industry, I understand that it's no longer for me for various reasons (long hours, being on call etc) and I'm going to start up a Gardening & Maintenance Service business.

I've done garden

Started by Craig Davies in Business

22 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Feb 18, 2020

standing orders/late payers

I have a few residential clients i wish to put on standing orders, Do you think this will be achievable>? and how to approach this. a Month behind etc?

I also want to raise their prices and change to a fixed rate visit rather than x amount of hours...

Started by Ian Parkes in Business

6 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Feb 16, 2020

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Who's doing what this week ?

Challenging weather for all last weekend and would guess for many it’s still a problem?

So, who's been doing what this week ....?

Started by Gary RK in Business

5 Replies · Reply by Frêshare (Gardening) Feb 11, 2020

Greetings

Hello All,

I'm new to the forum and thought I would introduce myself.

Currently looking to start a small gardening business In March after handing in my notice next Thursday.

I'm trying to do my planning at the moment but struggling with the wealth of o

Started by James in Business and Info

37 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Feb 3, 2020

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Facebook Business pages.

How effective are Facebook business pages, and do you get the right type of customer? Interested because I’ve never had one but thinking of doing one. Many thanks Harry

Started by Harry@VWGS in Business

4 Replies · Reply by Brian's Garden Maintenance Dec 12, 2020

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That extra day ....

It’s 2020 and we ‘get’ an extra day this year.....

Yep, Saturday 29th February is technically a ‘Freebie’.

What to do with it - Take it off ? Get out and use it ? Explore ? Save it ? Learn or do something new ? Treat someone to a surprise ?

Whatever

Started by Gary RK in Business

9 Replies · Reply by Billybop Jan 24, 2020

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2020 predictions : These key issues will affect your business this year....

Our friends at Simply Business put forward their 2020 predictions on topics that may affect Tradespeople.

Read and let us at LJN know your views ....

Crystal Balls and all ....

The last few years of political and economic turbulence have made life di

Started by Gary RK in Business

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Your biggest business issue ?

Sure most of us are enjoying a little down time during the Christmas - New Year break and some will use the time to look back over last year’s efforts / issues.

Given that, what’s your plan for 2020 or the biggest business issue you need to overcome

Started by Gary RK in Business

28 Replies · Reply by 1st Garden Maintenance Jan 10, 2020

Commercial paving

I'm really hoping someone on here can help me.

I'm looking to get into installing paving/kerbs/hardscaping/streetworks to highways standards for a metreage rate (measured works/price work) for large contractors, councils etc. I'm finding it quite hard

Started by Corin Doyle in Business

4 Replies · Reply by Peter Cermak Dec 22, 2019

Virtual Landline Number

Hello Everybody,

Does any one use a virtual landline for their business? When I started out I was looking at ways of making the business more professional. I personally dont like it when a company only has mobile numbers. I dont use a landline at hom

Started by Christopher Schroeter in Business

4 Replies · Reply by Torin Dec 16, 2019

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7000th member and rising

This week Landscape Juice Network (LJN) passed yet another amazing milestone - it's 7000th member !

I would like to thank every single member for making yet another major milestone possible - the site would not be what it is without you, the members.

Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Geoffrey King Nov 11, 2019

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Hourly Vs Fixed Price Debate

The current thread debating the pros & cons of how to price is a perennial topic that surfaces regularly on LJN.

It is good to see it surface again and note the number of members that have read old threads and recommendations (especially Phil’s older

Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Oliver clarkson Oct 21, 2019

What to charge and why. Small business basics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3gaU9YK4kM If you'd rather listen to someone watch this guy he knows the crack. Credit to Robbie, Premier Lawns.

Seems most people won't tell you what to charge or what they charge. Here's a breakdown for any new or ex

Started by Lewis Hetherington in Business

43 Replies · Reply by dan Oct 26, 2019

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Having self belief.........

As a self confessed petrol-head, I naturally follow Jake Humprey and he recently posted this inspiring video about the importance of self-belief in running & growing a business........

Watch it....and look past the F1 references...

The one thing s

Started by Gary RK in Business

0 Replies · Reply by John F Oct 17, 2019

Pricing/growing garden maintenance business - think I've started wrong!

Hi - long time lurker, first time poster here. Really appreciate anyone who takes the time to reply.

This year I set up my own business (sole trader) offering garden maintenance - weeding, mowing, clearing borders, seasonal pruning - the usual. I hav

Started by Josie Hendrick in Business

113 Replies · Reply by Sean Clarke Oct 23, 2019

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The LJN Big Interview

For those of you who may have missed our blog post, we spoke with Westhill Garden & Landscaping in depth discussing everything from the effect of Brexit to the music they listen to on the job.

Check it out here : https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/pro

Started by Henry Voice in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Oct 11, 2019

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10.10.19 WatchDog BBC1 8pm Thursday evening

Apparently worth watching BBC 1’s Watchdog tonight in connection with RogueTraders & a Turf supply company

All I know ......

Started by Gary RK in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Dave Colton Oct 10, 2019

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