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Dan never knew that he would be orchestrating a ten-man-band five years ago when he packed in…
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"According to AI, certain groups (eg., those unable to use digital tools due to age, disability, or location) may apply for exemption from MTD. It gives GOV.UK as the source of that information.
It certainly suits me to stick to paper. I am…"
It certainly suits me to stick to paper. I am…"
Aimee Davey joins ICL at a key point as the business moves into a busy period of campaign and product activity across its Turf and Landscape portfolio, taking on the role of Marketing Communications Manager for the UK and Ireland.Aimee brings strong…
""I like Nigel he's lived in the real world."
Yep- private school eduction, then his Dad (a city trader) gets Nigel a city trader job. His only ever job, before becoming an MEP.
Yep- that's the real world isn't it!
I wasn't suggesting that Reform…"
Yep- private school eduction, then his Dad (a city trader) gets Nigel a city trader job. His only ever job, before becoming an MEP.
Yep- that's the real world isn't it!
I wasn't suggesting that Reform…"
"I'm with you on this. Just had a look at the betting odds for the next general election as it's not often the bookies get it wrong from the odds offered they predict a landslide victory for reform😃.
So we will have to be patient and put with what we…"
So we will have to be patient and put with what we…"
"I'm hopping for asylum in America "
"Anyone with half a brain knows that's common knowledge.
'You will own nothing and be happy'
Last general election i red the manifestos of tories, Labour and reform. The only one that was realistic and contained common sense was reforms.
Tories and…"
'You will own nothing and be happy'
Last general election i red the manifestos of tories, Labour and reform. The only one that was realistic and contained common sense was reforms.
Tories and…"
"Labour will do anything to win votes.
Including burning our country to the ground just to prove a point."
Including burning our country to the ground just to prove a point."
"Just setting off in my dinghy from Calais"
"You do realise that it was the Conservative Party who introduced MTD in 2019 and then expanded it in law to include income tax self assessment in 2022. Nothing that Labour could do to stop it, even if they wanted to.
As for Nigel, if you are…"
As for Nigel, if you are…"
"Yes, I'm pissed off too, fed up of supporting the druggies, alcos and bone idle who have 6 kids with no intention of supporting themselves,Rachel in accounts has just made that more of a lifestyle choice. Hope Nigel will sort this broken country…"
"Thats ok for you youngsters, who are capable of using this shit. What about the rest of us appriaching 70? When I was at school calculators were a novelty! There are a lot in this trade who will just pack it in or go off grid, its more interference…"
"It's important as the 48% of working people to provide for the impoverished depending on the welfare state.
If fat jayden with adhd doesn't get his macdonalds via delivero everyday he gets anxiety attacks.
His parents that have never worked still…"
If fat jayden with adhd doesn't get his macdonalds via delivero everyday he gets anxiety attacks.
His parents that have never worked still…"
"Most of the business software packages such as QB, Zero etc are fully MTD ready. Some of these, such as Zoho Books, Wave, QuickFile are free for small businesses, and Freeagent is free if you have certain bank accounts.
The MTD idea is to stop small…"
The MTD idea is to stop small…"
Thought there might be some unaware of this. So briefly and I am not an accountant . As from 6th April 26 anyone who has income from self employment, rent from property etc or a combination that equates to a turnover of 50k or more (not profit) will…
"it thats what you are happy doing up to you. 8 turds last week & another 3 this. The client is been notified that I quit. .Edit, excuses excuses.please come back."
Making tax digital
Thought there might be some unaware of this. So briefly and I am not an accountant . As from 6th April 26 anyone who has income from self employment, rent from property etc or a combination that equates to a turnover of 50k or more (not profit) will…
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Dedicated Garden Waste Collection/Garden Clearance Business
Hi all,A few quick questions for anyone running garden waste or clearance work:What vehicle setup works best for fast, one-person jobs?Do private firms use their own green waste bins, and how do you manage them?How do you deal with overfilled dumpy…
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Robot mowers and rabbits
Ideas please..The garden I look after is mown by a couple of large very heavy robot mowers - they are generally my friends - they remove the bore of cutting the lawns which used to take 2 full days a fortnight with a large ride on and smaller…
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White Deicing Salt – Winter Safety Update
As winter conditions set in, White Deicing Salt is being deployed to keep roads, car parks, and pathways safe across communities. Known for its fast action, it quickly melts ice and snow, reducing slip hazards and ensuring safer movement. Unlike…
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Comments
It is difficult to get yourself motivated everyday, that's being self employed, no boss to tell you that your great or rubbish, no nice pay rise and paid sick leave. You are doing this job for the love and comfort of your family. The perks will come in time and are well worth the struggle.
Phil and Craig are completely FANTASTIC and willingly offer their years of experience, for free! Phil has produced some spreadsheets on this site to work out what you need to charge, whilst covering all your expenses. Keep listening and act on the advice you glean, they, and all of us are on your side.
Client satisfaction is everything, and a great big boost! Focus on the positive comments which you have received and market yourself on your success.
Marketing is sort of logical. Identify what you can do, are realistically capable of and the radius from home you would like to work. Design yourself a Logo, spend some money on getting good quality cards printed. Get a map of the area you would like to work in, and then target these areas. A good, simple web site with great pictures is essential.
Make contact with local garden designers and arrange a morning where you can take them round the projects that you have been involved in.
You obviously enjoyed the memorial garden project, so perhaps it would be an idea to approach local nursing homes, schools, etc and try to secure a regular maintenance contract or find out if they need any landscaping?
Hope this helps a bit.
Kerrie
for your sympathy, I must say I am full of motivation now.Phil and craig helped and seems like helping all the time.
I had tough years in the past(army service,established the business when economy was realy tough, a car was stolen but this year was harder in a way -It's hard to explain but when you feel like you are going back -It's hard.
I also had to get used to a far different mentality and had some expectations from my English family and It hurt. but I know today that It's important to move on and to concentrate on building myself back for future.
As I believe that I can do better as a trader(got some good products) I am focusing on that and trying to get some jobs for present.
I had to learn a lot,to start my trading business (and I was struggling with my English a lot and all of that time felt realy bad with no family support).
One of the things in life is good friends/ family support to support.I left many great friends back there .(that served with me in the army 12 years ago. I served with a group of girls and boys for about 8 years and shared many adventures/experiences).but the good thing is I am making new friends.like you, phil, craig and few more.(just got many phone calls from Israel today as one of the friends crushed to death in a airplane crush).It is sad but in a way good to know how they all appeared for the fוuneral and keep visiting his family.
well I got to move on with work,soon I will make a movie to show the use of the strimmer resist lawn edging -I bealive it will help to show how good product it is. and I will work on the website a lot this week.There is lots to do .
thanks a lot
Great to hear from you keep in touch
Ofer