The rise and very quick fall of grasslines.net

Hi Everyone,

Having given this much thought and looking at the business in more detail, and with the advice and conversations I have had, I have decided that although i like the idea of mowing lawns, its probably best sticking to my own lawn.

Logisitics around owning vans, storing equipment etc and the potential risk of breakins at my property have put me off and i have no desire to rent a facility.

It was all looking good up untiil that point!

Instead I am going to pursue another direction which plays into my many years of experience in sales and marketing (social media/facebook/google/ppc advertising) and offer this to small companies. I do this already with my own company and so in reality i am my own first customer. I will also get to meet clients and get into specifics of their businesses and potentially give advice 'outside of the box'.

So i would like to thank all of you for your valuable contributions and helping me. If you want to grow your business using social media then feel free to contact me.

if you want to buy grasslines.net - its for sale for £239,000 :-)

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Honey Badger December 9, 2021 at 12:57pm

So all that was a sales pitch aye? 🤣
- David Seabridge > Honey Badger December 9, 2021 at 1:31pm
  
  if it was, then its one of the most time consuming pitches ive ever done in my entire life! so in a word... no!
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    Honey Badger > David Seabridge December 9, 2021 at 3:10pm
    
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    Doh!
    
    David judging by your previous enthusiasm there is another way....
    
    Put a few hand written cards in post offices and shop window's in February for a few months, eg 'David's mowing'. Just chill and let it grow organically. By the end of may your be most likely flat out.
    
    You don't need a van, just a good mower/ strimmer etc and maybe some insurance.
    
    I started with a ford fiesta a mower a strimmer and a few hand tools. 14yrs later I'm on my second van, I have a trailer and a massive amount of awesome tools. Thankfully no staff!
- David Seabridge > Billybop December 9, 2021 at 1:31pm
  
  you gonnna miss me Charles?!
Jim Murray December 9, 2021 at 2:32pm

That's ridiculous for a web address that has no website or has had no visitors.

With my hosting service i can buy a .net address for £16
- David Seabridge > Jim Murray December 9, 2021 at 2:38pm
  
  It was just a joke Jim? im sure most people got that. there's always a few that dont.
  - Jim Murray > David Seabridge December 9, 2021 at 2:41pm
    
    Ha Ha Then
    - David Seabridge > Jim Murray December 9, 2021 at 2:42pm
      
      but i wont say no if someone offers it haha
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Andrew Betteridge December 9, 2021 at 7:47pm

Ahh! The joys of owning a company that has a tangible product or a provides service that can be seen by all and that requires physical labour, tools, materials and experience to deliver the customer expectations.
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  Honey Badger > Andrew Betteridge December 9, 2021 at 8:59pm
  
  🤣