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Costs of going from sole trader to Ltd

I'm thinking of going Ltd in the next few years, not to save tax or anything, but just to 'officialize' (probably not a word) my business in my mind and also in others thoughts. I will hopefully be trying to get a few more commercial contracts also,

Started by Graham Wright in Accountancy, Business, and Info

15 Replies · Reply by Andrew Watts Nov 20, 2017

Eastern European Workers

I watched "British Workers Wanted" last night on channel 4. It was centered around a recruitment agency who mainly employed Eastern Europeans, they were paying around £7.25 an hour (national minimum wage?). Basically all the workers were heading ba

Started by Ben Carter in Info

19 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Nov 22, 2017

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'How green is my valley' ? BBC reveals how much of our land is built on...

Recent news item on the BBC identifying how much of our land is;

Farmland
Natural
Built on
Green urban

with some amazing facts covering the whole of the UK. Just enter your post code or zoom in on the UK map :)

Started by Gary RK in Info

4 Replies · Reply by Corin Doyle Sep 21, 2019

Come and see us at Saltex!

Started by Agrigem - Sarah Kimm in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

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LJN slow

Hi all is it just me or is the site getting slower and slower?It’s gett to the point of making it a horrible experience coming on here!It’s not my connection as I’m on fibre.Anyone else experiencing this?Thanks Richard

Started by Richard Gadsby in Social Media and Info

77 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Nov 3, 2017

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Mowerthon - This time, 5 Years ago !

A trip down memory lane: Mowerthon October 2012 Bergerac to John O'Groats on an Etesia 124D

Heck, can this really be 5 years ago Phil !?!

LJN Mowerthon Launch at RHS Hampton Court

Live BBC Radio Interview just after arriving on cross channel ferry

Started by Gary RK in Info

5 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Oct 5, 2017

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Please bear with us

I'm sorry for any inconvenience today. How software provider, Ning, is upgrading their servers. The process should have only taken an hour or so but something has gone a bit skew and it's taking a while for things to get back to normal. I hope that n

Started by Phil Voice in Info

1 Reply · Reply by Phil Voice Sep 15, 2017

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Not work related, but impressive all the same

Something for the weekend:) A friend sent me this video link earlier this week; stunning instrument and amazing what can be created:

https://youtu.be/IvUU8joBb1Q

At least let it play until the music starts...........

Now, there's a challenge Phil...

Started by Gary RK in Info

4 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Aug 27, 2017

Seeking 10 people to learn together with Piet Oudolf, Dr Noel Kingsbury and others

Hello everyone,

It's been several years since I've been on here. And MyGardenSchool has now grown quite a lot. We're trialling an initiative where we'd like to find 10 people who would be happy to learn together in one class - and really feel like

Started by Elspeth Briscoe in Design, Accountancy, and Business

97 Replies · Reply by Nicola Berry Nov 25, 2017

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Maximum driveway opening

Does anyone know if there is a maximum driveway opening that is allowed when installing a new dropped kerb? I can't seem to find any information on this.

Someone who drops kerbs for us said there was no limit but another nearby neighbour said their pl

Started by Dave Bruton in Info

2 Replies · Reply by Dave Bruton Jul 11, 2017

Cash in Hand and the Gig Economy: To end?...

There's a report due out this Thursday which plans to end or at least reduce payment in cash for work done......http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40561807

Started by Andrew Midgley in Accountancy, Business, and Rogue Traders

13 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Jul 16, 2017

Petition to Save Bees

A groundbreaking scientific study has just found the strongest evidence yet, that neonicotinoid pesticides can harm honeybees.This is about bees, but it’s also about us. If we keep harming bees, we risk our food supplies. It’s estimated that a third

Started by Andrew Midgley in Newsletter and Info

0 Replies · Reply by John F Jul 10, 2017

Henchman 8' tripod

Hello!My first post on this site. It has proved very useful in preparing to set up my gardening business which has had 6 solid weeks of bookings since launch which I am dead chuffed about.I've now bought myself a Henchman as I seem to be tempting fat

Started by Tom Mackmurdo in Info

8 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess Jun 16, 2017

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Adverts

Is it just me or are we being bombarded with advertisements now on ljn?

Started by Richard Gadsby in Marketing, Rogue Traders, and Social Media

26 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jun 13, 2017

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You 'see' the funniest things from a cross channel ferry !

Just back from a long(ish) cross channel ferry into Newhaven earlier and just had to laugh at something I saw from the rear observation deck....

A couple of kids were shouting and pointing out to Sea at something they'd seen. I didn't pay much attent

Started by Gary RK in Info

5 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Jun 10, 2017

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Weibang mulcher

Does anyone own or has anyone used one of these weibang dedicated mulchers?

Any thoughts on a mulcher - I'm between this and the husqvarna at the moment but need to make a decision as I really need one now as the new machine itch has arrived again:)

Started by Richard Gadsby in Groundscare, Machinery, and Info

38 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Nov 23, 2017

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What tree is that? There's an app for that.....

What tree is that? There's an app for that...
https://t.co/Z1St6EjgRZ pic.twitter.com/oBDshNWGF2
— BBC Springwatch (@BBCSpringwatch) May 16, 2017

Started by Gary RK in Info

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Interesting article about lawns +

https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/anthropology-in-practice/the-american-obsession-with-lawns/#

Started by Julius Bell in Info

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Taking that next step

Hi guys.Need some help and advice really on taking the leap of faith and taking somebody on.At the moment my schedule is full and I'm at tipping point so looking at taking somone on and hopefully expanding but this is a big step for me and I know it'

Started by Nathan millward in Business and Info

11 Replies · Reply by Nathan millward May 7, 2017

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New website

Hi folks could you give me some feedback on my new website please! Many thanks.

www.greenfield.land

Started by Richard Gadsby in Marketing, Social Media, and Info

14 Replies · Reply by Grant Bramble Apr 21, 2017

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