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Chat room features.

I've noticed that the chat room isn't being used as much as previously. It's a different set up to the last version of LJN and requires you to 'invite' other people into the chat room, click the top left speech bubble and you can invite online member

Started by Nick@Garden-Styles in Social Media

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Trading Standards Alerts - Business related Google Maps scam

From today's Surrey CC Trading Standards 'Alert !' Bulletin

"Here’s how one business owner was asked to pay to remain listed on Google Maps:

John said: I received a cold call from a business claiming to be part of Google Maps, telling me that my com

Started by Gary RK in Business

4 Replies · Reply by Acacia Groundcare Hire Feb 16, 2015

How to get round this (big gripe at the moment)

I'm trying to offer more residential maintenance this year but I keep coming up against either a cherry picking customer or a cherry picking garden.What I mean buy this is when a customer calls you out says can you price maintaining this garden and y

Started by Mitchel ingham in Business

12 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Feb 15, 2015

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International Garden Photographer of the Year: Winning photos of nature's beauty

Take time out to review these stunning shots from the International Garden Photographer of the Year, via the BBC:

""From grand vistas to colourful blooms up close - thousands of entries to the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition

Started by Gary RK in Social Media

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lawn mower courier

Hi everyone

I'm needing a Honda hrx537 pedestrian mower collecting from Cheddar Somerset and delivering to Sheffield

Can anyone recommend a courier/price I should be paying

Thanks

Started by Lee Revitt in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Bespoke Lawncare Feb 14, 2015

Henley House and Garden Show

Hi everyone,

This might be of interest if you are based near Henley on Thames. Interior designer Niki Schafer has organised the Henley House and Garden Show which will be taking place for the first time on Saturday 28th February and Sunday 1st March t

Started by Rebecca Walley in Info

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Best verge/banking mower

Anyone got any suggestions on banking mowing ???

I currently have a few contracts with banks/verges, I have a 30" Hayter Condor but its struggling with the slope and also a little small at 30"

I have seen posts and Scags/Ferris etc but have no experien

Started by Lee Revitt in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by James Brett Feb 13, 2015

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Van Storage

Evening,

I have searched through the forum and have found some great posts about van storage ideas but most of the photos have been removed. I just feel like I'm wasting space and carrying more than I need to!! I hear Paul has a superbly kitted out va

Started by James Brett in Vehicles

27 Replies · Reply by James Brett Feb 12, 2015

Opinion's please

Ive drafted an email to new commercial clients any opinions please.. too long, short, grammar, spelling, other advice. Thanks

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Dear (Persons name)

Thank you for allowing me to send this introduction email to yourself, and I under

Started by Andrew Michael Palmer in Business

14 Replies · Reply by Mitchel ingham Feb 12, 2015

Van racking - storage solutions

Good evening folks

Just wondering if anyone has any pics of there storage racks/shelves they have in there vans, the reason i ask is ive just changed vehicles and am looking for ideas to see how people store there tool

Started by David Strong

12 Replies · Reply by Landscope Feb 12, 2015

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Constructive criticism required

I have re-built my website as the last one was never with proper SEO in mind.

I would love to hear and good or bad bits that require a change

http://www.premierlawnsni.co.uk

Started by Robbie in Marketing

15 Replies · Reply by Robbie Feb 12, 2015

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Leaflet Designing question

Hi guys

Just a quick question!

i had a fresh design of leaflet done towards the end of last years and recently after seeing different leaflets for different trades has got me thinking for a more basic looking leaflet design compared to more picture l

Started by philip shaw in Marketing

12 Replies · Reply by Robbie Feb 12, 2015

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What time of the working day do you peak?

I don't know about you but I definitely have a time of day when my mental and physical output is optimised.

If I am doing physical work such as construction I find that I am really in the zone from about 3.00pm in the afternoon and I can maintain goo

Started by Phil Voice in Business

12 Replies · Reply by Green Girl Garden Care Feb 11, 2015

West Mercia police stopping unregistered waste carriers

@LandscapeJuice With @WMerciaPolice in #Worcestershire Targeted vehicle stops. 5 unregistered waste carriers found. pic.twitter.com/mV4tZ98KM2"
— Glos Moth Group (@glosmoths) December 15, 2014

Started by Landscape Juice in Waste

2 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Feb 10, 2015

Sales leads on phone - Contact Customer Database.

Hi all,

I'm working on sales leads, emails and commercial work, but i'd like to use some form of contact database. I use a Macbook at home, i have a ipad, but don't generally take out with me. I also have a iphone 6.

Any ideas? At present i have been

Started by Andrew Michael Palmer in Business

4 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Feb 10, 2015

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"Smaller firms look on the bright side"

The confidence of small firms is on the rise, according to new surveys out recently;

"Almost half of decision makers are confident the ecomonic situation will improve within the next year, compared to 34 percent two years ago.

More than one in five n

Started by Gary RK in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Acacia Groundcare Hire Feb 10, 2015

900m of trenching!

We have been asked to quote to dig a trench 1m deep by 300mm by 900 meters long for a ground source heat pipe. The trench will be in an open field and will be using a 3 tonne digger although have access to larger equipment if needed. The question is

Started by Andrew Evans in Info

9 Replies · Reply by mark harris Feb 9, 2015

Have You Made The Switch From A Panel Van To Crew Cab Tipper?

Hi all,

The subject title pretty much summaries where I am at but just wanted any first hand experience of what I'm contemplating.

I'm running a SWB Transit van with 8x4 trailer when required, increasing we are doing more hedge cutting, mowing and big

Started by Simon in Vehicles

2 Replies · Reply by Kieran Ray Feb 8, 2015

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Does Latin have a place in everyday horticulture any more?

When I attended Merrist wood back in the 80's I rather enjoyed the weekly plant identification tests (known simply as plant idents).

I achieved a 98 percent success rate.

I will never forget having to get my tongue around Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Started by Phil Voice in Plants

11 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Feb 8, 2015

risk assessment

been ask by a customer to supply a risk assessment they have a big factory unit that i been as to look after the the grounds and hedges i downloaded the template from here .

just want to make sure i understand the forms what does the . LR stand for >

Started by Roy Parker in Health and Safety

3 Replies · Reply by Roy Parker Feb 8, 2015

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