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Lawn query

Started this discussion. Last reply by Cesare Harradine May 7. 7 Replies

A customer recently emailed me concerning her lawn (about 20mx20m) , she has a well known lawn care franchise doing there thing but is not overly happy with the results and is considering telling…Continue

Chainsaw license

Started this discussion. Last reply by Phil Voice Nov 28, 2012. 102 Replies

Hi people,I've been asked to cut down a couple of small rotten cherry trees (honey fungus) they are about 10ft high and no more than 8" in diameter , I was going to take down the main branches with a…Continue

 

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Cesare Harradine replied to Ben OBrien's discussion Lawn query
"I've had about three such enquiries this year alone. Clients are not happy with the services they get from these franchises but when I put in my price they say it's too much. Well, you pays your money and make your choice. Continue paying…"
May 7

PRO MemberPaul McNulty replied to Ben OBrien's discussion Lawn query
"The prices the lawn treatment franchises near me charge are unbelievable. Their franchise costs must make the earnings pretty low for the turnover, so no-one wins. Hollow-tining, without top-dressing, and leaving the plugs so smear over the lawn?…"
May 6
Lawn lover replied to Ben OBrien's discussion Lawn query
"I feel you can compete on price and still be better off than a company that is a franchise You are applying the service not a member of staff /wage saving You are not VAT registered after claim back you are still approximation 11% better off Do not…"
May 6

PRO MemberDan Frazer Gardening replied to Ben OBrien's discussion Lawn query
"Why would you try and compete on price? If you want a quality burger you go to a gourmet restaurant...you don't expect it for £2.99."
May 6
Colin Hunt replied to Ben OBrien's discussion Lawn query
"Firstly, don't email back with anything derogatory regarding the ‘well known lawn franchise’ - or any other contractor come to that! It could be that the ‘potential customer’ is just looking to pick your brains for…"
May 6
Ben OBrien replied to Ben OBrien's discussion Lawn query
"I'll try and add a pick although its not a close up of lawn so is quite useless but here goes anyway."
May 5

PRO MemberRobbie @ PremierLawnsni replied to Ben OBrien's discussion Lawn query
"Pictures are always helpful!"
May 5
Ben OBrien posted a discussion

Lawn query

A customer recently emailed me concerning her lawn (about 20mx20m) , she has a well known lawn care franchise doing there thing but is not overly happy with the results and is considering telling them where to go.She has asked me for advice about the lawn which although not in a terrible state the swords are very thin .The thing is I can't compete on their pricing especially the hollitising and scarifying. I could tell her to contact a more dare i say reputable lawn care outfit but I think she…See More
May 5
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Ben OBrien replied to Chris Love's discussion tryng to get work
"go to netmums click on local services ,look for garden services."
Apr 8
Ben OBrien replied to Chris Love's discussion tryng to get work
"When I first started I put an advertisement on Netmums and got some really good leads and then great reviews which led to more leads.."
Apr 7

PRO MemberPhil Voice replied to Ben OBrien's discussion Chainsaw license
"Comment I am sure that everyone - me included - has learned and gained something from this discussion?  Can I just say to everyone (and this isn't aimed at anyone directly) that this thread is a classic example of a quality discussion on…"
Nov 28, 2012
Ben OBrien replied to Ben OBrien's discussion Chainsaw license
"Luckily I purchased a silky saw as recommended by a fellow 'Juicer' and took the tree down with ease as it was riddled with honey fungus and I have just checked my insurance and Gary you're correct I don't think I'm covered…"
Nov 28, 2012

PRO MemberGary RK replied to Ben OBrien's discussion Chainsaw license
"Personally, I've got to the point of saying...just get on it. All I can say is do what you feel is relevant to your business if people feel they are being lectured, preached at or won't take advice from experienced members  (gold…"
Nov 28, 2012

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Business name
Dragonfly Garden Care
Address
40high street , Greenhithe ,Kent
Primary telephone number:
01322352380
Email address
Ben.obrien@dragonflygardencare.co.uk
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http://Www.dragonflygardencare.co.uk
About your business
After printing in London for 25yrs I decided to do the job I would like to do rather than the job I do, so I started with simple gardening jobs when off shift these jobs gradually grew to a point where I could stop the press (so to speak) and take up gardening full-time. I enrolled on a RHS course in plant selection and maintenance and am now running Dragonfly Garden Care
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Landscaper, Domestic Garden Maintenance, Commercial Grounds/Garden Maintenance, Lawn Care
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