From the Landscape Juice Network

Commercial contract tenders 
Where do you look if you want to add a few commercial contracts to your business?

Walking straight lines with a knapsack 
Members pass on their tips in ensuring a straight line is kept when spraying, from metal rods to small cones; blue dye to fence posts.

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More from the forum and blogs

Marketing a landscaping or gardening business 
A member of the site with experience of helping smaller businesses promote their services is keen to hear from others.

Strim before weedkilling 
What tips and techniques do you have to deal with weed growth on a gravel path, especially in reducing the risk of flying stones?

Going eco-friendly, needing advice 
A change of equipment from petrol to battery powered, but what other parts of your business do you change to help the environment.

Commercial grass cutting 
When measuring up a large area of grass to supply a quote, what elements should you be taking a look at?

Help with pricing a hedge trim 
A new member of the site, who has just started out, is looking for some advice on pricing up a job.

Greg Norman nearly loses left hand in chainsaw accident 
Former world number one golfer suffers terrible accident while using a chainsaw.

Happening in The Hub

Finding customer "Hotspots" for leafleting & more work 
How a feature on a property website may help you target new customers.

Winter work and Ice Watch 
Thoughts and ideas on making sure income levels are kept ticking over during the winter months.

News headlines

Online details of the air quality near where you live and work 
Defra provides health advice and a wide range of information to the public on air quality so you can take appropriate action where necessary.

2014 Saltex visitor numbers decline 12.95% on last year 
Saltex has lost nearly 50% of visitors since 2005.

Press releases

Etesia UK announce Pellenc ‘Out with the Old, In with the New’ promotion
Etesia UK has announced a special offer which will enable anyone to trade in their old petrol machine which can be used as a cash discount on a brand new Pellenc battery-powered model.

Dennis and SISIS appoint new export sales administrator 
Due to the continued success of the Dennis and SISIS brands, the company is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Ambler as export sales administrator.

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