Robbie Lynn @ Premier lawns
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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…"
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""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…"
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So we will have to be patient and put with what we…"
So we will have to be patient and put with what we…"
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'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…"
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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.
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"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…"
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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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Making tax digital
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Robot mowers and rabbits
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White Deicing Salt – Winter Safety Update
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I have to say Robbie, I have *imense* respect for your superb video blogs covering Lawn Care, how you approach it and your business.
Many on LJN are learning from your up-front, openness and willingness to share.
Whenever you release one, for me it becomes a must watch at the earliest opportunity.
We've exchanged emails and spoken, so I know how focussed you are and how much effort you've put into your business.
We can all benefit from similar approaches.
Personally, well done 👍
Hi Gary
That's a huge compliment, thank you.
It started as a hobby (still is) that helps the business, it's a fun way to promote myself. I don't take myself to serious and try and keep the videos about the work and not about me.
Since the lockdown, it was far exceeded my expectations. On Christmas day I hit 1k subs - at the time I said to my wife Noeleen if I work really hard at it I might hit for 4k subs this year. As I type this it's now over 11k subs - 10k gathered in the last five months - Though it's starting to slow down again.
My wife is in a high-risk group and is sheltering and I made the personal choice to cut right back on work. I'm still maintaining long-standing clients with lawn treatments and grass cutting, my helper is on furlough. Coming into hedge cutting season there are some tough choices ahead.
Since lockdown, I have been spending around 2 days a week on YouTube. One day to film and another to edit, often it takes longer than a day to edit. Most of my videos are 6-10 hours to edit. I think most folks don't think about the work that goes into each video. I have to research everything I say as if you get something wrong people jump all over it.
To be honest, I know very little about photography and have just learnt as I go, i like to believe each one just gets that tiny little bit better
I'm now at what I believe to be a crossroads, I'm now one of the top 3 Pro gardeners on YouTube in UK/Ireland.
I think have the opportunity to grow it into a standalone business with a bit more effort.
I guess that leads into money - what money am I making now? Surprisingly, not that much, I make a bit (Though lots of people assume you make a fortune), it's around £1 for every 1000 views - not going to retire any time soon. Some videos make more, some make less.
I would be making much more if I was spending those 2 days a week out gardening...
I have spent more than I have made, by the time you buy cameras, mounts, mics, tripods, software, even the music I use costs me £10 a month - it all adds up and I just very recently a Drone - Mavic air 2 - that thing is so much fun.
I really enjoy doing it and have built up a nice community around me, I'm lucky as I genuinely enjoy my job and I always hope that comes across in the videos.
Thanks again, Gary.