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Invoicing / Quoting

does anyone find themselves spending money on an invoicing and qouting app? 

do some of you use tradify to manage bookings and schedule?

whats the best way to manage workflow when you get busy in the season ?

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Rumble strips in lawn!

Difficult one to describe. 

We've got a couple of lawns that we've taken over and both (unrelated locations) have got an almost rumble strip feel to certain sections. Absolutely paralell lines in a relatively large area. I'm ensured that the only mach

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Looking for a new roller machine

Hi i am just starting my new business and would like to invest in a roller machine would you recommend one or stick with the four wheel machine i have

 been looking at the weibang and honda rollers thanks in advance 

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Help with pricing graveyards

I cut 2  graveyards and in the past have been accused of being drastically underpriced.

Without saying how much I charge is it ok to post some pictures and ask people how much the approximate rate would be?

I understand this differs somewhat person to

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Mowers mowers mowers

Once more I  find myself here asking for mower advice.

I  run  a small  garden business that has become smaller over the last 2 years due to injury.

I still mow 2 large ish graveyards 1 church grounds and a few small gardens.

 

I was advised to try weiba

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Retirement advice

After 40 years plus and some ongoing health issues begrateful for thoughts on either full or partial business disposal, machinery/vehicle disposal and how on earth do you value something like this with no formal premises or long term contracts. Yes l

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Toro or Stihl Scarifier

I've had a read through various forums and through the archives here and there's plenty of talk about the Stihl scarifiers but not much on Toro. Most of my local dealers seem to stock Toro and I spoke with one this morning who said they've sold well

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Two Ordinary Blokes in Business Podcast

New Episode out Now - The Power of People

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Uxm2vEYZfDiwXzFS9iD5Z?si=93cd1916f9f8437d

 

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Job management software

I’ve been reading this forum for a while but this is my first post, so I’ll introduce myself properly.
I’m Max, I run Mini Acres Garden Co covering North London and Hertfordshire — mix of maintenance rounds and hard landscaping projects. Been in the t

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Two ordinary Blokes in Business - Podcast

This weeks episode is out now. No get rich quick schemes, just real, honest conversations about running a business and trying to scale.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2yg6HSj4pbTezigjjVsws4?si=656d1a42f74449fc

 

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Selective lawn herbicides and composting clippings

A customer wants a weed treatment on their lawn but they also like to compost the clippings after each mow. 

The product I use states not safe for composting (Praxys). I can't spot spray as there are a lot of bittercress hidden within the grass. Will

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Stiga/mountfield roller mower

Anyone got the 21 inch Stiga/Mountfield 21 inch rear roller mower? Appreciate your thoughts.

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Soil management survey help request (south England)

Hi all,

Would anyone consider helping me collect some soil management experience data? 

I'm in my third year of studying for the RHS Master of Horticulture and for my dissertation I'm researching soil management - I’m hoping to obtain some first-hand e

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High tip mowers

Hello everyone I'm looking at buying a high tip mower, currently running an iseki low tip wondered which one people rate?

Needs to be able to tip into my tipper trailer solely for leaf collection time sides are 1.8m from ground but could tip in back d

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New for old insurance

We are struggling to get new for old insurance for our equipment, all insurers we have tried are saying "market value" and expect us to get quotes from dealers for used equipment of comparable age and condition. This is going to be nigh on impossible

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Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!

How do you get on using a tripod ladder taller than the hedge you're cutting?  Are photos using them like this practical?

I cut a variety of heights and only want to buy one new ladder to rule them all.   

I currently use a folding combination ladder w

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Anvil / Deflector nozzle - Berthoud sprayer

I've recently bought the Berthoud Vermorel. I did a test run on concrete using the anvil nozzle (blue) and the spray appears quite stripey on the ground. There appears to be more liquid on each edge and up the middle, basically 3 thick lines (hope th

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Hand held pressure sprayers

A few years ago I had some that lasted and lasted. The last 3 years the pump valves have failed in a year. Last year's were an expensive one from Screwfix... they now vomit herbicide onto the handle , or spurt it out of the top of the pump randomly. 

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Price increases

Hi

An increase in prices for established customers can be a tricky part of our services. There's always a chance we can lose good business. How do folks respond to  objections to an increase?

 

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Mossy lawns

Just took on a new customer and their lawn is absolutely terrible........... so much moss that I'm not even sure there's any grass there!  Anyway, they want me to scarify the moss out... thats no problem but I've pointed out that it will look awful a

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