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STIHL will be showcasing an array of new forestry products at this year’s APF Exhibition, the UK’s largest dedicated forestry and arboriculture event, offering professional users more options than ever
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STIHL has launched a range of service kits for petrol handheld tools that enable professional and domestic owners to carry out simple routine engine maintenance themselves, increasing their tools reliability and longevity.
Developed by STIHL to make r
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Performance like gasoline tools, but 50 percent quieter
New: The 36-Volt garden tools from Bosch
Forward-looking battery technology with 6.0 Ah
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I started my horticulture life as a garden odd-jobber back in May 1984, initially running my little enterprise from the back of a mini car. I had never intended to be a gardener but it was the case of needs-must after having a motorcycle accident for
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I once had a Nissan kubistar which had intermittent starting problems often leaving me stranded on customers drives after starting first time in the morning…"
I once had a Nissan kubistar which had intermittent starting problems often leaving me stranded on customers drives after starting first time in the morning…"
I’m hoping someone might be able to shed some light on an issue, because my local Ford dealership certainly hasn’t been able to.About 18 months ago I bought a Ford Transit Custom with 58k miles from my local Ford dealer. Within four weeks it was off…
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"Totally agree John, that's another major part of it I think the reassurance for locals knowing a professional is working at the property and the sense of customer satisfaction knowing they're in good hands by seeing the effort going into our brand.…"
"I used magnets for a couple of years with the convenience of taking them off at night/weekends and never had blistering issues because you're meant to clean them regularly and luckily not once did they blow off on the motorway (large ones from…"
"Stopped using magnetic signs years ago for reasons stated but last year I thought there might be a good reason for carrying one and attach it once I arrived at the job , not for advertising my services but just to reassure customers neighbours I was…"
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Hi does anyone on here use magnetic/stick on logos on there van/pickup if so are they any good or not any feedback thanks
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Thank you so much for the offer and I will definitely be in touch over the next two years, so will return back to this post. I totally…"
Thank you so much for the offer and I will definitely be in touch over the next two years, so will return back to this post. I totally…"
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Ford Transit Custom Van Issue - Help!!!
I’m hoping someone might be able to shed some light on an issue, because my local Ford dealership certainly hasn’t been able to.About 18 months ago I bought a Ford Transit Custom with 58k miles from my local Ford dealer. Within four weeks it was off…
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Stick on logo for works van
Hi does anyone on here use magnetic/stick on logos on there van/pickup if so are they any good or not any feedback thanks
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Raised bed kits
Just curious has anyone used or during the course of their work come across the cedar and aluminium corner reinforced raised bed kits .? In various sizes they look fit for purpose and reasonably priced .I like the concept once planted up full of veg…
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Price increases
HiAn increase in prices for established customers can be a tricky part of our services. There's always a chance we can lose good business. How do folks respond to objections to an increase?
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