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7 updates tradespeople should look out for in 2021

From our friends at Simply Business - useful reminders for all Trades, including ours.......

7 updates tradespeople should look out for in 2021

Started by Gary RK in Business

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Well, that's a job that needed doing done!

The lining of the van has lasted around 4 years.... it was composting itself! One of the many tasks this holiday was to re-line it - job done and all packed for Monday morning!!

Started by Adam Woods in Jobs and Vehicles

17 Replies · Reply by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network Jan 4, 2021

Hourly rate calculation spreadsheet

If things are a little quiet at this time of the year, you might be working on plans for the coming months.

Here is a spreadsheet file you can download that might help you with hourly rate calculations.

FREE hourly rate calculator

Started by Landscape Juice in Accountancy

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Driveway cleaning

Hi All,

New to the forum and would like to wish you all a happy new year,

With my business we have introduced driveway cleaning now for a few months, Weve had a small amount of customers take up the offer of £150 to de weed soft wash and re sand. I t

Started by Luke Foxall in Jobs

19 Replies · Reply by Luke Foxall Jan 2, 2021

New year resolutions

Afternoon guys and girls.

Hope everyone is enjoying the festive break?

Does anyone have any new year resolutions for their businesses?

Myself I'll be trying to find more time to do more of my machine repairs and maintenance, and not sure on any more at

Started by Oliver clarkson in Business

10 Replies · Reply by PETER C Jan 2, 2021

Best gloves for snowball fights?

Any recommendations?

Started by Tim Wallach in Health and Safety, Clothing, and Info

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Hi has anyone had experience with Bark.com to find leads, I have had good success with Rated People but just cant get Bark, I get 6-8 emails a day from them for jobs but haven't yet brought any, are there job post real or is it just a waste of money.

Started by greg in Info

47 Replies · Reply by John F Dec 31, 2020

Van roof racks and henchman ladders

Iv got a Peugeot Partner lwb and want to buy a set of 10ft henchmans. I was wondering what roof racks people are using? Should I get a modular rack or are delta bars sufficient?

Started by Gary Freeman

4 Replies · Reply by John F Dec 30, 2020

Tender help wanted please

Hi all and happy holidays!

I'm trying to fill out a tender application and have been asked to fill out a summary statement of " how your company will attain and maintain standards throughout the contract " inc in this to include experience and organi

Started by Edward baker

10 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Dec 30, 2020

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van and tools

last night 22/12/2020.. or early this morning my van was stolen with all my tools in it,, I am gutted. I rang the police who gave me a number for the insurance but never came out to see me.. My insurance broker was telling me that lift and tow away

Started by Allen Terry

49 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Dec 30, 2020

Garden waste disposal west midlands

Hi, are there any fellow gardeners on here from the West Midlands? I was wondering where you go to dispose of your waste? I have been able to put any garden waste that customers have needed me to get rid of at the bottom of a friends garden who has 2

Started by Gary Freeman

9 Replies · Reply by Gary Freeman Dec 29, 2020

Smaller mowers

Good morning all,

Up feeding the baby and looking at ride on mowers for the up and coming cutting season. I previously asked about out front, but purchased a timemaster instead (great choice for the business at the time).

I am picking up my new trailer

Started by Tom Evans

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Etesia Hydro 80 Scarifier Attachment

Hi just wondering if anyone has any experience or thoughts on the Etesia scarifier attachment for the front of the Hydro 80 and Bahia range?

I've just got a 3 year contract for maintaining a wildflower meadow area and already have some other similar s

Started by Justin Ritchie

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Chipper Vs Shredder - the whys and wherefores

Useful little article discussing how to consider and chose ...

https://www.ggmgroundscare.com/news/post/should-i-buy-a-shredder-or-chipper-and-what-is-the-difference.html/

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

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WEIBANG Virtue 50

Hi they seem cheap , i mainly run a honda 536 expensive heavy 64kg 4 wheel but find it overkill really and can leave tram lines , so also looking for a lighter all rounder mower. how do people rate the Weibang 50? i dont see much info about them>?

Started by Ian Parkes in Machinery

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Stihl Cordless Mower Suitable???

I am considering taking on a potential contract in a country park which is currently being maintained ( if you can call it that) by the local council.

They use ride on mowers and whizz around leaving a very poor job with cuttings left in situ.

My Plan

Started by Martin Savine

14 Replies · Reply by Tim Wallach Dec 26, 2020

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Seasons greetings from the LJN team

To all our fellow Juicers,

With Christmas just around the corner, we all start to wind down for the festive period. It was always my Dads favourite time of the year and I'm sure he would agree with me when I say that I hope everybody is able to take

Started by Henry Voice in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Dec 25, 2020

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Which cordless brand?

We are thinking of adding a range of professional cordless hedge trimmers, strimmers and maybe mowers to our hire fleet for 2017. Has anyone got experience of Pellenc or Ego? We shall also put Stihl into the mix. any experience with these makes, or s

Started by Paul Errington in Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by Billybop Dec 24, 2020

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Fence Panels ( Easiest to reduce in Length )

Which are the best fence panels to use if you need to cut them to size ? trying to avoid using back rail as its a party fence although i have suggested trellis on one side but they are set on panels .

Many Thanks

Started by John F in Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by John F Dec 24, 2020

Advertising!

Anyone had any vinyl banners made? Thinking about ordering some and ideal places for them to be placed..

Appreciate if anyone can tell me if they have generated work from them??

Started by Stephen r Brook-Smith

2 Replies · Reply by Stephen r Brook-Smith Dec 23, 2020

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