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Niche can be best when it comes to networking

Many SME owners know the value of networking groups, but sometimes the more industry-specific these are, the better

"A lot of business comes through networking groups," runs the received wisdom. But are the standard versions the best choice for your

Started by Phil Voice in Business

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Etesia 46 Phtb Review

After using it for a week or so I am still not impressed. I also think it was a mistake to buy it.
In grass that is just over ankle deep, some times after emptying the box the blade jams when re-engaging the blade drive. A small amount of grass (fist

Started by Exeter garden maintenance in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Graeme @ BGS Mar 21, 2013

Equipment Theft

Hi all,

Just in case any of you either see our equipment on your travels or hear about similar items.

These were all taken from our site in Lt. Missenden, Bucks

Avant 528 with a bulk material bucket
Serial number - 52547
Year 2008
Datatag # 08AA3N

Avant 635

Started by Peter Woolnough in Stolen

7 Replies · Reply by The Perfumed Garden Mar 17, 2013

Injured at work

What to do when you have been injured at work and are unable to carry on, as you will be off for 6 weeks.

This is for a hard landscaping job, I have no one else working for me and cant get anyone, how would be best to tell customer and what would be a

Started by Paving & Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Colin Hunt Mar 13, 2013

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How do you track leads ?

Do you track job leads, their source, value and your success / conversion rate ?

If so, do you use a manual or a software based method ?

I am changing a few aspects of our business (partly because I want to...) as we look to start a new business aven

Started by Gary RK in Business

3 Replies · Reply by Faith Caine Mar 14, 2013

Planting advice needed for a very dry rockery.

Started by Wimbledon Gardens

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Do customers require a set day for maintenance?

Hi AllI have a question that hopefully you guys can help me with?I am currently employed full-time but I'm looking to start a part-time garden maintenance round on my days-off. I currently work 4 on, 4 off, so have the time spare to get the business

Started by Nick Black in Business

20 Replies · Reply by paul mcdermott Mar 21, 2013

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100% support for Premium membership taking LJN foward

What a week!

Thanks so much to everyone who came to one of the five meetings last week. I'm sorry some of you had to pull out but thanks for letting me know...I hope we will meet up next time?

Although a touch tiring, I enjoyed every minute of the LJ

Started by Phil Voice

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Networking Power

Just a mention to show how things can progress with an online network.

Being a lonely business as a 'self-employed' person .(as it can be) and

especially a gardener/landscaper.

meeting people such as Kerry Jackson - jacksons landscape design http://www.

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Social Media

3 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Mar 15, 2013

Reflection pools, Rills and formal ponds

I have just bought a new house and have grand plans for the outside spaces. I would like to have a shallow reflection pool on a raised patio. This would possibly cascade into a rill and flow towards another small pond.

My intention is for these to be

Started by Simon Smith

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stihl 460c e-m clearing saw

for sale never been used £450

Started by mark thomas in Marketing

2 Replies · Reply by chris Mar 16, 2013

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What's kind of conversion rate (contact) do you get from visitors to your website?

I've been getting a lot more visitors to my website recently and I've been keeping track of things using Google Analytics.

I have had a couple of enquiries via my site recently but I'm worried that maybe my site is not compelling enough to encourage p

Started by Dave Bruton in Marketing

1 Reply · Reply by Richard Boyd Mar 14, 2013

Staff

Are they good but take twice as long as you? require more breaks or longer?

Is it easier doing certain things yourself sometimes?

Is it more trouble to organise it & get money and pay them etc?

Maybe i need a full-time , Hard working appreciative person

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk

15 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Mar 20, 2013

Dog friendly lawn fertilizers

Lots of people ask me to fertilize their lawns that have dogs and i put them off explaining that i don't want to be responsible for poorly pets.

But.

Is there really any totally safe products i could use? I'm thinking that 100% organic should be fine,

Started by phil@gardenchief.co.uk

2 Replies · Reply by neil aldridge Mar 16, 2013

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Etesia Pro46 model list post

I read a post on here a few weeks ago that listed all the models and what the letters represented, i.e. PBTS, PBS etc.Since buying my first (used) Etesia 2 weeks ago, I am now considering buying a second but want to be clear about models.I have searc

Started by Darren Walters

2 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Mar 17, 2013

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Private Health Care and other "benefits in kind"

As a business owner (sole trader with/out employees or Ltd Co. ), do you provide any form of private health care/insurance for yourself - If so, why ? and what type ?

Would you consider extending this to an employee(s)to help protect your business ?

Started by Gary RK

2 Replies · Reply by Able Gardens Mar 18, 2013

Knots falling out

Hi. In September 2012 I supplied and installed a rear garden boundary fence for a domestic client using 100mm posts and 6ft closeboard panels on gravel boards. Client brief was to replace an existing fence which had fallen down, and separated her gar

Started by Stewart Eades in Landscaping

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Damned Snow!

This time last year we were basking in a mini heat wave, local news tonight reckons that some areas near here may see up to 25cm of snow tonight! Certainly hasn't stopped here since about 4pm.

Planning for the year ahead is difficult enough, or is it

Started by Kerri Dall in Weather

6 Replies · Reply by Kerri Dall Mar 18, 2013

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Which Local's view on choosing & planning a 'Patio'

Planning a new Patio ?

Which Local's view for consumers on how to choose :

http://local.which.co.uk/advice/how-to-plan-new-garden-patio-replace-old-patio

Are there tips realistic ?

Good ? Bad ? or indifferent ?

Started by Gary RK in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Steve London Stone Mar 18, 2013

Best fence paint

Got a large fence to creosote just wondered the best product to use because haven't done one for a while dint want to use a spray with all the horror stories I've heard about paint getting on cars with the fine spray thanks

Started by chris

12 Replies · Reply by chris Mar 17, 2013

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