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Posted by matt evans on June 7, 2014 at 4:35pm in Business

Ok guys, beside the obvious ones like bigger machines and good staff, is there any other subtle changes which in you're experience has made a difference to get the work done to the same high standard but faster? A question for both domestic and commercial fellas!

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  • David Cox June 7, 2014 at 6:15pm

    Planning - planning - planning..... 15 mins a week with a hoe is quicker than 2 hours at the end of every month keeping a border weed free, little and often on shrubbery again keeps tidying time to a minimum - Mulch mow where the weather permits every time, saving waste removal and stopping to empty grass boxes. Can save 2-3 hours a week per man in my experience.

  • phil@gardenchief.co.uk June 7, 2014 at 7:41pm
    Sorry but good staff are essential, im very lucky i have a top young man working for me.

    I went through 6 before i had him, he's ace :)
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    Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd June 7, 2014 at 11:13pm
    Good CRM. We use Jobber!
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    Robbie June 7, 2014 at 11:22pm
    You beat me to it!

    Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd said:
    Good CRM. We use Jobber!
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    Brian www.mibservices.co.uk June 8, 2014 at 7:45am
    Have double the amount of kit you actually use. Backup for breakdowns is essential for efficient working.
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    Darren Walters June 8, 2014 at 8:04am
    Keep your spare spark plugs in the van and not in the garage as I did yesterday. Doh!
  • Robert Keetley June 8, 2014 at 8:21am

    Got to agree with David on the mulching, I can't believe how much time I'm saving per job by mulching.

    Rob

  • phil@gardenchief.co.uk June 8, 2014 at 9:01am
    Have double the amount of kit you actually use. Backup for breakdowns is essential for efficient working.


    Great advice im paranoid i have 3 of most stuff, what happens if the spare breaks!
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    Gary RK June 8, 2014 at 9:35am

    More on the business side;

    Know your financials

    Improve customer facing skills

    Learn to sell or negotiate (esp for commercial)

    Always be professional (from kit to personal presentation to quotes etc)

    Establish the best working relationship possible with a dealer (or dealers) you can

    Use the best possible tools (from software to machines to hand tools to vehicles)

    Lead from the front (ie you set the set the standards for your business)

    All those aspects can help run an efficient business. It's just not about how fast can I cut/plant X,Y,Z :-)

  • Colin Hunt June 8, 2014 at 9:41am

    Take time out to think! Make use of a rainy day to look again at your maintenance schedules - they can ALWAYS do with a tweak. Get on the road before the school run!!

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