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Quoted annual maintenance contracts

Hi all

I have been running a garden maintenance business for about three years and so far all my contracts are on a regular hourly rate basis.

I am keen to convert these into quoted annual contracts paid by the customer via standing order on a monthly

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Eye opening thread on Lawnsite

http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=398226

Hope this link works as its well worth a read.

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Squeezed grass turned into food packaging

Have a read of the link below. Interesting.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-21953851

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Employing Staff in our industry - sharing experiences

As an employer of staff I, like many, come across all manner of issues when recruiting, nurturing/mentoring, and loosing staff (either by natural means or dismissal).

Some issues are easy to handle, other can be a minefield due to legislation one has

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Following up on quotes

I've been fortunate enough to be getting lots of quotes to do recently but I'm not sure if I'm making the most out of them. Just hoping for some advice on how to approach the quoting side of things.

I am getting pretty good at pricing and have good ra

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wood chipper time

hello all

hope everyone's doing well and looking forward to a busy summer season :)

my business is now at the point where i have to think about getting a wood chipper to save on multiple runs to the tip on clearing jobs, hedges, shrubs, small trees etc

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SL09UGG SLUG private plate for van for sale

Hi Guys,

I have just bought another reg number for my van which is like my name so the Slug plate is now for sale!!

if anyone is interested then please follow the link

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SL09UGG-SLUG-Gardener-Gardening-Landscaper-Landscaping-regi

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The perfect storm for garden businesses

I cannot help thinking that the Easter weekend, the laying snow and cold temperatures will cause so much pressure and stress for already stretched garden businesses.

Even though the clocks are about to change and give everyone an extra hour in the ev

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Groups?

Hi

A quick question or two about the 'Groups' feature on the website.

Is it correct that google doesn't index the groups or that they come up on a google search?

I think they aren't used to their full potential as they just aren't looked at often enough

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Charterhouse scarifyers

Anyone used charterhouse scarifyers as I have a chance of buying a second hand one looks in good order honda he fine 20inch cut any views was wondering if I would get enough lawns to scarify or should I be informing my customers they need it doing an

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More 'industry specific' IPad Apps......

A couple of recent threads on LJN detail a number of iPhone/iPad Apps - either recommended or somewhat relevant to our work:

http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/forum/topics/best-apps-for-ipads?id=2074886%3ATopic%3A394303&page=4#comments

Recently, a

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The Next Step .... Wedding venues, Hotels, Public Houses, Junior Schools.

Hi all,

After taking a knock in losing out to a large contract in the public sector recently, its left me battered but not knocked out.

I'm till interested in domestics, but having a chatr with a few people i'd like to focus in getting work in the foll

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Suffering from brain fatigure ? Here's an answer....

Scientists have known for some time that the human brain’s ability to stay calm and focused is limited and can be overwhelmed by the constant noise and hectic, jangling demands of city living, sometimes resulting in a condition informally known as br

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If you think your getting to old for gardening....

Coming back from a job in Neston we were waiting at traffic lights when we noticed an old boy trying to clear branches that had fallen from his conifers onto the public verge outside his house.As he was blowing for wind we decided to offer a hand.He

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Unauthorised use of the BALI & APL logos

Both BALI and the APL claim that their standards are the highest in the landscape industry.

Both organisations boast that it's reassuringly difficult to achieve membership and the right to display their respective logos.

Memberships is bestowed only

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Five Simple Ways to ensure your website complies with Distance Selling Regulations

Simplistic guide from Surrey Trading Standards identifying  the main requirements to ensure your Website complies with the current laws, found here

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Hollow in Crook of Beech

2 branches removed from a Beech for aesthetic reasons, both sound and one only a few degrees above horizontal. My instinct is to leave well alone so far as the 2 hollows are concerned, both of which had a capacity of about a pint of water and debris

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A bit of "after work" F1GP humour

For the Petrol Heads amongst us - those that saw it will appreciate the humour :-)

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Part-time help offered

Hello AllNot sure if this is the done thing here but...I am currently trying to save enough money to start my own garden maintenance business and return to college to study Horticulture. While I am in the process, I thought it would be a good idea to

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Professional gardeners can help butterflies after poor 2012

Last year was a disaster for the British butterfly - see here for Butterflies in danger after disastrous 2012.

Professional gardeners and landscapers won't need reminding of the consequences of last year's washout. At least we had vans to sit in and

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