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Peter sellers posted a discussion
Wondered what others are using in the way of physical, not electronic or technological  security devices. We are only concerned with overnight security to deter the the vehicle being stolen and the serious consequences of a complete van and contents…
1 hour ago
Peter sellers replied to Andrew B's discussion Quoting yearly and billing monthly for domestic clients?
"Domestics are task and finish, no number of hours implied or given and they are generally not there when we visit. Yes specify weekly or fortnightly but once they start asking how long is a visit answer it will vary according to what work is nèeded,…"
13 hours ago
Andrew B replied to Andrew B's discussion Quoting yearly and billing monthly for domestic clients?
"Thankyou for the insight Peter. For your domestic clients, do you find it works better to inform the client you will be in their garden for x amount of time E.g. 4 hours fortnightly or do you organise the visits by task to allow more or less time…"
15 hours ago
Peter sellers replied to Andrew B's discussion Quoting yearly and billing monthly for domestic clients?
"Andrew been at it 40 plus years, we use the same system for both commercial and domestic. Price yearly pay monthly. Specification at outset for what is included and what is not, anythingnoutside spec is chargeable.
As to rates, yes £100 hr plus is…"
15 hours ago
Fusion Media posted a blog post
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18 hours ago
Andrew B posted a discussion
Hey all, just completing my 3rd year as a gardener and have benefited from lots of great advice here in the forums so i've finally paid for premium to get full benefits of the forum! I’ve just dropped 3 days private estate work a week year round due…
18 hours ago
Adam Woods replied to Helen Fresson's discussion Day rate for landscaping?
"By all means Helen... give me an email to send it to, I'm on 123adamwoods@gmail.com
At my peak I had 3 staff + me - that only lasted for around 18 months. There were so many quality issues having a 2nd van on the road, I spent my weekends and…"
yesterday
Helen Fresson replied to Helen Fresson's discussion Day rate for landscaping?
"Hi Peter, 
this is helpful, thank you. We've been considering making a change to aim at more comercial work for a year oir two now, it is interesting to hear that it has worked for you. 
The domestic gardens alow more scope for creativity though I…"
yesterday
Helen Fresson replied to Helen Fresson's discussion Day rate for landscaping?
"Hi Honey Badger,
thank you for your responce, It is good to hear that gardening proffessionals are charging a decent rate. It can feel like a race to the bottom in this area! Refreshing to hear your thoughts!"
yesterday
Helen Fresson replied to Helen Fresson's discussion Day rate for landscaping?
"Hi Adam,
thank you for your responce. It sounds like you know the challeges well!
Yes please, if you are happy to share your template I'd be greatful. 
Did you have staff previously and how many? I am concerned about staff jobs if we raise too much…"
yesterday
Adam Woods replied to Helen Fresson's discussion Day rate for landscaping?
"Helen
I charge more than that (ok no VAT) for garden maintenance -- - and all  kit is supplied by the clients. But I know COrnwall isnt the richest part of the country... and there are probably loads of "gardeners" who have basically dropped out and…"
Wednesday
PATRICK CAHILL-GRANT is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
Tuesday
Honey Badger replied to Helen Fresson's discussion Day rate for landscaping?
"Hi Helen, 
I'm based in Berkshire. I do note care for employees nor am I vat registered. I've been doing this job for 22yrs.
I do mostly domestic gardening, I also do hard and soft landscaping. 
Some old garden's I do confess I work on hourly which…"
Monday
Paul Errington replied to Marc Ollerenshaw's discussion Insurance
"......and if you hire equipment, don't forget Hired-in Plant insurance either as a stand-alone plolicy or, if you are able to get it, an add-on to your Combined Commercial policy."
Monday
Tracmaster Ltd updated their profile photo
Monday
Tracmaster Ltd replied to Edward baker's discussion Rough cut mower recommendations
"You could take a look at our Bluebird Wheeled Brushcutters - they're very reasonably priced and will easily fit in your van. You can see them here: https://www.tracmaster.co.uk/collections/bluebird-wheeled-brushcutters"
Monday
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Van security

Wondered what others are using in the way of physical, not electronic or technological  security devices. We are only concerned with overnight security to deter the the vehicle being stolen and the serious consequences of a complete van and contents…

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