"This is always a tricky thing, I state that if a customer wants it monthly I state that my regular rate will increase if it has not been cut by them in between as it takes longer and I do not want to work for peanuts! I try to please the customer…"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian www.mibservices.co.uk Nov 28, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Been Googling and found this great online FREE accounts system which I have been trialing for the past month and it seems to fit all my requirements and there are no limits. Might be worth having a…Continue
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Could not believe this story!!!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Sewell Oct 9, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Bedford couple unwittingly grow cannabisAn officer tweeted it was the biggest cannabis plant they had seen…Continue
*** BREAKING NEWS *** SANTANDER FREE BUSINESS ACCOUNT ****
Started this discussion. Last reply by Classic Gardens Sep 6, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I have just heard from Facebook and Money Saving Expert as I am a member of the campain that Santander have reversed there idea to start charging for the business account. Instead they will continue…Continue
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PRO MemberAustin Powell-Allen replied to Anthony @ JDC Maintenance's discussion Arris Rail Question?
"Well its going to be pricy as your going to have to insert new posts to slot the arris into. If I was you I would give them the two options. I have used a company called AVS fencing, they do what your after.
AVS Fencing Mortice Arris"
PRO MemberAustin Powell-Allen replied to Simon Ray-Kidger's discussion Long reach hedge trimmer
"I have a Stihl Combi and thats great had it for years and you just change heads, trimmer, hedge cutter etc. Stihl are pricey but mine has never let me down its a bit like the BMW of the gardening equipment. When I started out I brought Ryobi form…"
PRO MemberAustin Powell-Allen replied to Robbie @ PremierLawnsni's discussion Painting fences
"I agree sparyers can be a pain I know a friend and there neighbour sprayed there fence and THEIR CAR TOO! as they forgot to stop at the top and it went over the panel lucky a quick car wash before it dried. Sprayers do end up streky and I prefer the…"
PRO MemberAustin Powell-Allen replied to David Benson's discussion Customers' cutbacks
"lol sounds a bit funny although i used to have a few weekly visits but they have been fortnightly for about a year about time we saw some growth in the market! A few have not come back this session and have noticed there homes on the market so looks…"
PRO MemberAustin Powell-Allen replied to Gary RK's discussion Charging Rates - How to work out...
"The links above do not seem to work mate as when you click them it comes up invalid link."
PRO MemberAustin Powell-Allen replied to phil smith yewtreelandscapes.com's discussion closeboard fencing
"Looks great to me how do you not know the neighbours has been treated since? also we have had a lot of rain and the weather can change the colour in wood over time. Have they thought about staining it to match?"
PRO MemberAustin Powell-Allen replied to Fenlandphil's discussion Attempted mugging by the PPL
"tell them to use a ipod or personal radio with ear phones then its not your problem although it might go against h&S lol they trip you up what ever way you turn!"
PRO MemberAustin Powell-Allen replied to Anthony @ JDC Maintenance's discussion Transit van break in with no forced entry
"what model is your van as i have read somewhere about a batch of the new transits having this trouble as you only need to give the door a good bang and it unlocks! but recently they done a bit on watchdog about a batch of BMW and how thiefs can…"
PRO MemberAustin Powell-Allen replied to Phil Voice's discussion I could live on £53 a week says Iain Duncan Smith
"Love to see him try Around where I live average rent for 1 bed flat is £105 a week in Uttlesford Essex as theres is Zero chance of a council place this side of the moon!
Plus Elec, Water, Council Tax, Insurance, Vehicle costs, food etc!"
PRO MemberAustin Powell-Allen replied to Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance's discussion Council green waste bins and council tax
"Uttlesford in Essex have done this for the last year charging £60 plus £20 for the bin!. They used to offer a free skip once a every other week this has now been paid for by town and councils instead so just means the money for this…"
PRO MemberAustin Powell-Allen replied to Able Gardens's discussion Decent spade for digging out roots
"I am on the look out to as was trying to dig out a large grass today the name has escaped me. Which was bedded in deep stones, Oh why is that always the case on the shrub a customer wants removed! when all of a sudden snap and im stood holding the…"
PRO MemberAustin Powell-Allen replied to Nick Black's discussion Do customers require a set day for maintenance?
"I agree some people do like a set day from my experiance although I have said I will try to keep to this sometimes it is not possible and I inform them by phone if it changes although it can be shocking the time you spend on admin, instead of time…"
PRO MemberAustin Powell-Allen replied to Fenlandphil's discussion Alex Polizzi The Fixer
"Great to hear your enjoying it. It makes me gasp when some people think our business is fine and we dont need to change, this can be a dangerous thing as you can quickly end up bust.
I believe the oposite and think we always have something to learn…"
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Beware Landscapers!
Posted on March 5, 2013 at 0:19 2 Comments 5 Likes
Its that time of year where the worms who think up the scams are starting to wake up as have had a call this afternoon about advertising the the police magazine. I always ask them to send me a copy of past magazine for reference, they then just hang up. So beware dont get caught out of your hard earned money.
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PRO MemberPhil Voice said… - Hi Austin
Welcome to LJN and sorry for the late response which was due to being on holiday.
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