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Hourly Rate Prices...?? Do I vary from job to job or keep it consistent?

Hi all, For a while now I have maintained the same hourly rate for all work that I do, whether it be weeding, grass cutting, hedge trimming or even fencing!, obviously the bigger jobs are quoted at a set amount with the continued hourly rate. However

Started by Danny Luff in Landscaping

20 Replies · Reply by fraz May 7, 2015

Most recent posts option?

I can't see any way to go straight to unread or most recent posts here?

The Toro mower thread is a great example: now that it's up to 8 pages I have to click on it, scroll to the bottom (no page options at the top which is unusual), then go to the las

Started by Paul McNulty in Info

9 Replies · Reply by Gary RK May 7, 2015

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Etesia pro 46 blade brake cable help ( before it gets dark)

Etesia pktbTrying to fit new blade brake cable now.How do you get the cable round the little wheel just before it connects? The one that makes it go through 90 degrees?The inner cable won't fit between the bracket and the plastic wheel and I can't ge

Started by Darren Walters in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd May 6, 2015

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New peer-to-peer delivery service

We've often had conversations on LJN about different delivery methods.

As a fan of disruptive business models I am interested in this new peer-to-peer service by Nimber.

Basically you transport things using space available in other people's vehicles.

Started by Phil Voice in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Darren Walters May 6, 2015

Good and returning customers

Following the discussion regarding 'frustrations with clients' there must be another side to this. As a designer, there is nothing better than good customers looking after their investment and, as their gardens mature and improve, call you back for f

Started by Mike Bradley in Design

7 Replies · Reply by Mike Bradley May 6, 2015

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Awareness of VAT rules ?

According to Economia research, 36% of the UK's smallest businesses are unaware of the rules governing VAT thresholds.

"A third of the UK's smallest businesses are unaware of the rules governing VAT thresholds, recent research has revealed.

This lac

Started by Gary RK in Accountancy

4 Replies · Reply by Graeme @ BGS May 6, 2015

Plant supplier in Devon

I have a rather large design job coming up and i am looking for someone to supply the plants.

Any firms on this site or could anybody recommend anyone.

Thank you

Dan

A D Landscapes

Started by Paving & Landscaping in Suppliers

3 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King May 6, 2015

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RHS Malvern spring show.

Anyone popping along to RHS Malvern this week??? I Enjoyed last years event, lots of space and the back drop is super...:-)

Started by Harry@VWGS in Info

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Position vacant

We are currently looking for somebody to fill the role on our growing garden maintenance side, Job is based on 3-4 days a week on the same 3 sites with 1-2 days a week doing landscaping

work is based around the Wentworth and Windsor areas

Ideal ca

Started by Robert harris in Business

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Block paving rates

What do you charge per square meter for block paving ?

Started by B F in Paving Materials and Advice

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Cutting block pavers

Evening lads,

We have been installing driveways for a while now but there's one part that I am never 100% satisfied with - the cutting of block pavers.

Every job we do require cuts. We use a Stihl/Partner 2stroke saw with diamond disc. It does the jo

Started by B F in Paving Materials and Advice

11 Replies · Reply by mark harris May 4, 2015

Don't be shy boys and girls : world naked gardening day is just a day away.

Now if this floats your boat, why not! Personally I would need to review what PPE to use :-)

http://www.globalpost.com/article/6534925/2015/05/01/world-naked-gardening-day-just-day-away

Started by Graeme @ BGS in Info

1 Reply · Reply by David Benson May 3, 2015

New starter job pricing

Hi All,Been a landscape juice subscriber for a while now as I have been starting my part time venture. I've read a lot of the past threads and info and find it to be a very valuable resource.I have been up and running since the end of Feb and now hav

Started by Matt Capper in Business

29 Replies · Reply by Matt Capper May 3, 2015

Moss killer

A job for myself this one actually...A couple of years ago as an experiment I sprayed a corner of my roof (tiles) with left over moss killer. It was cheap stuff from a garden centre. I forgot I had done it and about 8months later I noticed the roof w

Started by B F in Groundscare and Pesticides

11 Replies · Reply by B F May 3, 2015

Chinese lantern plant....

Evening allBeen to see a job today to clear a bed of Chinese lantern plant rootsAfter doing some research I think this job is going to be a lot bigger than expected!Does anyone have any tips on how to go about this?

Started by Gavin Gray in Plants

2 Replies · Reply by Gavin Gray May 3, 2015

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Joining an association; Badger damage; Pricing advice - LJN Newsletter

Hourly rate prices? Do I vary from job to job or keep it consistent?
Is charging an hourly rate for all the work you undertake, from weeding borders to putting up fence panels, the way to run your business?

New starter, job pricing
Having jus

Started by Phil Voice in Newsletter

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Sharpening mower blades - It's all about the angle

How do you do yours - daily?, in-situ?, on the bench?, by hand?, a grinder?, swap with a spare?

It's a key, but sometimes a time consuming maintainence job which if done 'correctly' delivers performance & efficiency out in the field.

I was reading an

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

14 Replies · Reply by Adam @ SLGC May 2, 2015

Just spraying weeds

I've been noticing a lot of driveways with a healthy crop of weeds lately and got to thinking about advertising weed control as a standalone service. I'm already providing it's an extra to current clients but as I would now be advertising, and thus m

Started by Phil Seabrook in Accreditation

6 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt May 2, 2015

Should I charge more for awkward to reach fence panels and/or doors?

Evening Guys.

Finished my third fence panel spraying job today which has caused me a slight dilemma.

The first two on Monday & Tuesday were relatively straightforward IE. minimal shrub disturbance & easy"ish" masking off of posts etc.

Todays job was th

Started by David Brain @ CGS in Business

11 Replies · Reply by David Brain @ CGS May 1, 2015

Chafer grubs and badgers....

Second lawn issue of the day!

Serious badger damage for the second year running, we are talking the total destruction of about 500m2 you see if you google "badgers destroy lawns".

Question is, the temps (less than 10 degrees at night) seem too low to g

Started by Paul McNulty in Pesticides

9 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty May 1, 2015

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