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When did you decide saturation point was?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Darren Walters Apr 28. 23 Replies 0 Likes
Last year, we lost several jobs because I did not realise when the work saturation point was. If I would have employed someone last year earlier we would not have lost any few jobs. This was my fault…Continue
Potential Part time help receiving housing benefit
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance Apr 8. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Coming near to all our busy season now I will be needing a part time helper. I have found someone I worked with years ago who is like so many people, unemployed. He is a great worker and is desperate…Continue
To service old or buy new?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jonesie @ frjonesandson.co.uk Feb 17. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Out of the mowers we have, we have two lawnflites that require a real big service. We usually have all tools serviced by our dealership each year and everytime the mowers are serviced, they come back…Continue
In winter, how do you work on and build your business?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Rogers Jan 13. 8 Replies 2 Likes
Last year, I learnt quite a big lesson. Although we all have a seasonal business, I didn't start advertising until around March in 2012. At this point though I found out the hard way that a lot of…Continue
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PRO MemberSteve Sonic Grounds Maintenance replied to Rick Mensa-Annan's discussion Thinking of Changing from Honda Pro Roller to Hayter 56 Pro?
"It's not a move I would do IMO. I have only ever run Honda pros or kaaz mowers and yes you are right the service costs are alot but they last us 4 years. In comparison, my old boss uses hayter pros and each mower doesn't even last a full…"
PRO MemberDarren Walters replied to Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance's discussion When did you decide saturation point was?
"Just added up my hours required. Think I'd better start a new thread in "The Hub""
PRO MemberDarren Walters replied to Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance's discussion When did you decide saturation point was?
"It's a good suggestion Jenny and she does help out in some ways. But, she works full time and when I'm working silly hours, looks after everything else in our lives. I could have easily worked today (Sunday) but i'm taking some time…"
PRO MemberJen@A&J Owenwindows&gardens replied to Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance's discussion When did you decide saturation point was?
"Hi Darren, before I even worked with Alan in the business I did all his office stuff; maybe your wife would like to help out? Because Alan does more physical work than me the only none work thing he has to do is phone the odd customer because he…"
Benjamin O'Neill replied to Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance's discussion When did you decide saturation point was?"i have come to a stage in my business were in many cases i would take on anythink simply because i could my philosophy was always to take on work and never turn down a job, but trying to complete every job and on time is impossible with so many new…"
PRO MemberAdrian Noble replied to Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance's discussion When did you decide saturation point was?
"Take on part time staff working for one or two days a week. Then all becomes clear to you, as you then have enough time to go out looking for more work. I recommend reading a couple of books, DOUBLE YOUR BUSINESS by Lee Duncan, and BUSINESS…"
PRO MemberDarren Walters replied to Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance's discussion When did you decide saturation point was?
"I tend to do admin, quotes, research etc on an evening so as not to lose any physical working time. However, you are right and I do need to take a step back. I actually took 20 mins out at lunchtime today (I don't normally stop for lunch, just…"
Geoff Norfolk replied to Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance's discussion When did you decide saturation point was?"I used to have this hectic business where work was scheduled in for every available hour, monday-friday. To be honest, it was a bit of a nightmare!!..... I was always slightly behind... customers that I wanted to visit fortnightly would often end up…"
PRO MemberNick @ NM Garden Services Ltd replied to Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance's discussion When did you decide saturation point was?
"I think at this time of year everyone can run at saturation point. The trick is to then control it (take on help) and then maintain it (the help) and hopefully build on it the following year (more help)
Easier said than done though..."
PRO MemberDarren Walters replied to Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance's discussion When did you decide saturation point was?
"Yes Steve I do need someone, more urgently than I was prepared for. I am in the process of trying to take someone on but have let myself become a busy fool again and am having trouble finding the time to sort it out. I could do with a secretary too!…"
PRO MemberSteve Sonic Grounds Maintenance replied to Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance's discussion When did you decide saturation point was?
"Darren surely 12 hour days incl Saturdays means you desperately need someone permenant on staff?
So true, better to be busy than not. But don't work yourself into an early grave!"
PRO MemberDarren Walters replied to Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance's discussion When did you decide saturation point was?
"Well, I've hit saturation point and it came far too quickly for me to realise. I was/am trying to put something in place to help but it feels like everyone I have ever done a job for has come out of the woodwork in the last two…"
PRO MemberSteve Sonic Grounds Maintenance replied to MWJONES's discussion Waste cost
"Hi Anthony no they didn't ask for waste license. But they note down reg number.
To be honest we never get asked for the license (we do have it by the way) even the council sites we use for bulk waste (fly tipping) have NEVER asked us for the…"
PRO MemberSteve Sonic Grounds Maintenance replied to MWJONES's discussion Waste cost
"Hi Stuart and Anthony.
Here are the details as i read them on the business card.
Greenfields wood waste solutions ltd
Director, Mick Drury.
07789 907190
Info@greenwastecomposting.co.uk
Logs for sale,
Mulch, wood chip, green wood waste recycling…"
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- Sonic Grounds Maintenance
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- 8 Lime Tree Walk
West Wickham
Kent
BR4 9ED
- Primary telephone number:
- 0208-249-8725/ 07730-565-414
- Email address
- mail@sonicgroundsmaintenance.co.uk
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- http://www.sonicgroundsmaintenance.co.uk
- About your business
- My name is Steve Wilkinson, owner of Sonic Grounds Maintenance.
I have been in the grounds maintenance business for over 10 years now.
I started my business, Sonic Grounds Maintenance after building up a wealth of knowledge of commercial grounds maintenance.
And since starting Sonic Grounds Maintenance, we have steadily built a good solid reputation for offering superb standards and an honest service.
Being a member of landscape juice has been a great source of help and has helped me many times in taking my business to the next step.
Sonic Grounds Maintenance has become members of the safe contractor accreditation scheme, which lets all potential clients know that Sonic Grounds Maintenance takes Health and Safety extremely serious.
Sonic Grounds Maintenance offers the following services;
Commercial Grounds Maintenance
Communal area cleaning
Waste Clearance
Landscaping Services
Carpet Cleaning
The bulk of our work load is horticultural based but many of our clients are happy that we offer other service types as it means they have a one stop shop company for all their maintenance needs.
Our clients include;
Property Management companies
Letting agents
Housing Associations
Managing agents
Residential associations
And many more
Should you wish to find out more about Sonic Grounds Maintenance then please visit www.sonicgroundsmaintenance.co.uk for more information.
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Sonic Landscaping achieves Safecontractor accreditation award.
Posted on May 5, 2011 at 17:30 0 Comments 3 Likes
Top Safety Accreditation for Sonic Landscaping.
Sonic Landscaping is one of the latest group of successful companies to join a leading edge scheme, designed to help industry improve its safety record.
Sonic Landscaping proprietor, Steve Wilkinson said: "Sonic Landscaping is extremely happy in becoming the latest company in joining the Safecontractor scheme. This is just one of several government run schemes we are going to be joining and this is a huge step in the…
ContinueComment Wall (8 comments)
- At 19:38 on March 19, 2013,
PRO MemberPhil Voice said… Hi Steve
How's your foot? Hope all's going well and you are getting better?
- At 9:05 on June 26, 2012,
Serena rampton said… Hi there steve thank you for the friend request . We are currently looking for landscapers for fencing jobs , paving , turf and decking but we also need gardeners to undertake general maintenance jobs for domestice and comercial properties. If you may be interested please send me an email and i can email you over abit more information about the company .
Many Thanks Serena
- At 22:58 on March 26, 2012,
Andrew Dean said… Good to meet you earlier, Steve. Speak soon. All the best, Andrew
- At 8:49 on March 7, 2011,
les malin said… Hi Steve,
ex demo Pro51H with grass box around £650 + vat. Should have at least one here on the day.
Hope you can make it
- At 0:23 on November 3, 2010,
AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo said… - Thanks Steve - I like to spread a little happy wisdom now and then!
- At 9:44 on September 11, 2010,
HM GARDENS said… - Hi Steve thanks for link for supplies.
Miranda
- At 9:47 on June 6, 2010,
Justine M. Jobson said… - Hi Steve, I like your website, where are you based?
- At 20:41 on February 15, 2010,
PRO MemberPhil Voice said… - Hi Steve
Welcome to LJN - I hope that you find the site interesting and useful.
Kind regards
Phil Voice
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