"As your just starting this up and you have no experiance of pricing and costing, I would advise you to go as a sole trader and see how it pans out. If your still doing it in a years time, then think about changing to a ltd company.
As far as pricing…"

"There's a lot more to being a ltd co than simple separation of assets etc. As a new ltd co with no trading history you may find suppliers refuse to give you credit accounts for a few years. Also a ltd co is becoming less and less tax efficient (what…"

"You don’t need to break down costs for the client. It is better to give a total fixed price, but if the job involves removing waste and/or other tasks associated with the job at hand, you can list these tasks involved but not a breakdown or list the…"

"I've never really been much of a fan of Stihl 2-stroke kit. When I went solo nearly 5 years ago I bought myself a Honda Versatool and blower. They're 4-stroke, so I treat them to an oil and filter change every year. Neither have once let me down, no…"

"The Stihl HSA94R is a more heavy duty hedge trimmer better suited to tough stuff than the HSA86 whereas the 2 long reachers HLA65 and HLA85 are fundamentally the same as each other mechanically [except for the length of reach] and could be damaged i…"

"Great tip - thanks Graham 👍🏻"

"@ Alan denton 
I have 2x AP 300 batteries (bought on Stihl's recent "2 for 1" starter deal). Stihl batteries look expensive, but they have good energy-density, so probably the same as other batteries in terms of capital-cost vs. run-time.
I also bou…"

"I think you'll find.... well it's that way in my FS130............ the breather pipe from the tank feeds into the back of air filter housing   If the breather isn't functioning correctly, it causes these problems...... a new breather costs a pittanc…"

"Thanks for all the comments guys! 
I think I'm going to go with my gut and get the Honda 
now just to sort a van out ......"

"Hi
Costco Wholesale have a decent Honda egined mower for sale at £350 delivered
I've had one for about 2 years now. It starts first time everytime . 
I'm a commercial gardener and cut very few lawns but one is about an acre and a bit and it takes me…"

"I've used one since the start of last season. For me the pro's are that it is quick, light and very easy to manoeuvre but still leaves a nice stripe and that is well built. The con is that it has proven to be poor in the wet. So for me on a dry day…"

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"Hi, i've had a couple of izys, a 18" and 21", they are very good machines, well built and will certainly earn you some money. I would agree on buying self propelled, Using a push mower all day will wear you out. "