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Just starting out!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Annette Showler Jun 22, 2010. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Hi! I'm thinking of starting my own small gardening business and employing my two sons who do hard and soft landscaping between them. (Both are keen to work with/for me on this!).As a stranger to…Continue
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Annette Showler replied to Annette Showler's discussion Just starting out!"Thanks for your input Dave and everyone else.
My eldest son has worked for 3 landscape gardeners and only 1 was worth his salt. High charges for clients and late paydays for the men - not good!
Listening to what's been said I think we'll…"
Nick Donaghey @ Garden Gurus replied to Annette Showler's discussion Just starting out!"I have to echo what most have said and I think Dave's statement regarding the business' raison d'etre sums it all up.
It would be difficult enough to do what you are intending if it was even just for yourself, but with two extra…"
Dave Sewell replied to Annette Showler's discussion Just starting out!"‘Both sons have been working thru personal issues recently, and I feel this would be a useful confidence builder.’
It could also destroy their confidence for a long time if it goes wrong...
Annette,
You're getting some sage advice…"
PRO MemberDavid Cox replied to Annette Showler's discussion Just starting out!
"We started up earlier this year and to be honest - I dont think aiming to have something "even for a season" is going to work out. It has taken us 4 months work to get to a point where things are starting to happen - and at no where near a…"
Annette Showler replied to Annette Showler's discussion Just starting out!"Both sons have been working thru personal issues recently, and I feel this would be a useful confidence builder. One son has a small network of elderly clients he visits regularly and the other has access to old clients from way back when he was…"
Annette Showler replied to Annette Showler's discussion Just starting out!"Thanks to all for your input!
Our situ is a little different in as far as I am retired and write Christian songs/articles/poems. My husband is also retired and enjoys working with wood ie planters/bird boxes/troughs/plaques etc.
Our two sons are…"
PRO MemberPhil Voice replied to Annette Showler's discussion Just starting out!
"Hi Annette
As well as looking at Business Link as suggested by Martin, I would talk to an accountant too."
Classic Gardens replied to Annette Showler's discussion Just starting out!"All you need to know
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home"
PRO MemberPhil Voice left a comment for Annette Showler
"Hi Annette
Thanks for joining LJN. I hope you find the site useful and get the asnwers to your question.
Good luck with your new venture.
Kind regards
Phil Voice"
Annette Showler posted a discussionJust starting out!
Hi! I'm thinking of starting my own small gardening business and employing my two sons who do hard and soft landscaping between them. (Both are keen to work with/for me on this!).As a stranger to business full stop - can the members give me some advice on how I go about registering the business (what's necessary and what isn't!) and some links please?Best wishes and thanks in advance!AnnetteSee More
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- Business name
- Dreamspace Gardens.co.uk
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- 01525378358
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- annetteshowler@yahoo.com
- About your business
- Retired wife and mother. Passion for writing/evangelism/gardening
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- Writer/plant lover
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- 2A Chelsea Green, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Beds. LU72PU
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- At 17:36 on June 21, 2010,
PRO MemberPhil Voice said… - Hi Annette
Thanks for joining LJN. I hope you find the site useful and get the asnwers to your question.
Good luck with your new venture.
Kind regards
Phil Voice
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