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Lawn spreader

Hi just broke my lawn speader and wondering what lawn speader you can recommend to buy 

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Stihl Hsa 86 overheating

Hi everybody,

I hope someone can help, about 18 months agos i purchased the stihl long reach telescopic trimmer and was very impressed so bought the Hsa 86 last year as i already had 2 batteries and the charger, I was very impressed with this as well,

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Chinese made equipment

Hi everyone, 

Personally I would not be buying anything made in China, Because of the covid 19  virus I believe there will be a kickback at chinese products and thus availability of parts. Never mind conspiracy theories, the chinese have covered up de

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Fire Pits

Hi all,

Hope everyone is surviving and getting through this very unusal time, I've had to shelve all of my big projects due to supply issues in this current climate... I'm taking on some small local projects,I work on my own and dont need to interact

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Mulching Mowers

Thought about buying one last year but might buy one this year with the current situation, do any dedicated mulching mowers produce a stripe on the lawn because I dont like the tram line finish a four wheel mower leave. 

I've ordered a mulching plug f

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Accountant recommendations please

Hi, I am new to LJN and have thoroughly enjoyed reading all the old fixed price versus hourly rate threads, as well as the limited company stuff.

I am inspired! and now seeking acountant recommendations to help me push my business up a level or two. I

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Waste disposal problems

Anyone else having problems finding somewhere to take their waste at the moment? The two council areas I work under have both stopped garden bin collection and closed the tips. Commercial tips are also closed round here. I've got nowhere to store rub

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T2 green backpack mixing ??

Hi anyone have an idea on how many millilitres of t2 green pro to 20 litres of water for a backpack sprayer 

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The LJN Covid-19 ‘Working’ from home thread

We move into unknown & unprecedented times, many in our industry will find business and the ability to get out an earn money reduced or removed.

Along with a potential for social isolations and 'lock-downs', we are likely to be restricted to 'working

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Plant identifying App

Can anyone recommend an plant identifying app they use?

 

Thanks

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pH NPK Soil Test Kit Suggestions?

Hi All.

Not sure why or if my original attempt to post this hasn't showed up, but the basics of the OP was whether anyone can recommend a decent pH and N-P-K soil testing kit.

Looking to diversify a little into soil/lawn management & or weed control. T

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Honda hrd 536 QXE vs Kubota W821r

Hi,  I am new to this site. I am looking for any new reviews/comments on the above machines. I am going to buy 1 of the above (the honda hrh is over my budget).  I really can't decide which one to go with, the only real differences I can see is, the

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Furloughing employees because of van sharing - is it justified?

Maybe this has been covered somewhere else but if it has I can't find it and can't seem to find anything online either other than guidance from a driving instructors organisation. 

I was wondering if anyone had got clarification on staff sharing a van

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Difficulties in Fulfilling Contracts - Advice (Covid-19)

Useful guidance from Trading Standsrds :

At this challenging time it is likely that either your customers or you may need to cancel contracts you have entered into as a direct result of the coronavirus epidemic and the legal restrictions that have be

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Sting in the tail - self employment income scheme (Covid-19)

It was interesting to see the couple of 'stings' in the Chancellors new scheme - a couple with immediate impact, the other pending 

- For any one who is 'creative' or takes cash-in-hand and under declares on the SA001 form is effectively stuffed as i

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Ride on rental

 Who is best in northwest for ride on rental short term eg 3months, 6months?

 Have tried a few places but they after longer lease on them. 

Regards Sean 

 

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Tolerance, compassion, acceptance and understanding

The attributes we should apply to ALL responses to posts in this strange and uncertain times.....

Accept we all have differing views from following the written directives, or their intent or the moral approach as you see it.

Everyone is struggling t

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LTD company and Coronavirus

Hi all

I wonder if any of you are in the same boat as myself? I run a LTD company from home and in effect don't have a premises as such and don't pay business rates. I pay myself a small wage and then take out dividends. All I can see that I'm eligibl

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Covid-19 business contingency

I generally have a positive outlook, but now clearly accept that what is happening elsewhere in the world and in particular Europe (Italy), will fundamentally affect the UK.

Some believe we are two-three weeks behind Italy, with France & Spain even l

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Confusing messages (Covid-19)

i'm staying at home by going with the intention of lockdown annoucement as im panic struck that ii'll by accident infect someone somehow ( have a lot of oldies) seems to only way to  be 100%. 

https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/124328247860709376

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