Finally sorted :D !

[DannyCane]

 

After saving and saving I'm finally happy with what I've got

 

Public liability (tick)

Waste carriers licence (tick)

Van (tick)

Own tools and signage (tick)

Large number of regular customers (tick)

 

However any suggestions on these topics ??

 

Tips on how to run a successful business

 

Tip prices and how to save money

 

Time saving

 

Suppliers

 

 

 

 

Thanks Dan Cane

[dogman]

Well done !,

 

I'm new to the trade to, not got many customers(but its building up)just need a waste licence now.

 

Rob

[PHAS]

Good on ya, why the waste license? Never bothered... if its green waste it's produce ie logs, chip, compostable! As soon as its on my vehicle it's mine

 

 

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[DannyCane]

Just as a precaution being 21 they pull you over and check anything and everything , I sometimes also carry stuff like plastics etc from garden clearances so for £150 odd pound for three years I thought why not instead of taking the risk

 

Cheers for the feedback guys !

[DannyCane]

Nice one dogman hopefully it all goes well for you

 

I say large number of customers ... 15 to be exact but for just me myself and I it's a large enough number for now although I never turn anything down

[Matthew Storrs]

Well done mate, good feeling when you have sorted yourself out. Nice tidy sign writing too.

[Warners]

Excellent sign writing... nice and clear

[headgroundsman]

Tips?

 

Be reliable

Be tidy

Work quicker and better not cheaper( that way you can do more work for a fair price not lots and lots for next to nothing )

Learn about turf care ( if you don't already know ) so you can give the best lawns ( free advertising ) and not just grass cutting.

There is nothing better for getting work than a very tidy striped front lawn that everyone can see!

[DannyCane]

Thanks guys all helps

 

We'll recommend Magic signs in ash vale for the sign writing !

 

http://magicsigns.co.uk

[kentjames]

Tips?

 

Be reliable

Be tidy

Work quicker and better not cheaper( that way you can do more work for a fair price not lots and lots for next to nothing )

Learn about turf care ( if you don't already know ) so you can give the best lawns ( free advertising ) and not just grass cutting.

There is nothing better for getting work than a very tidy striped front lawn that everyone can see!

 

What he said

 

Well done on getting set up and a client base going. Try and develop those clients as much as possible, maintain what they have and suggest things to do as you go along. Be confident without being pushy.

 

Diversify as much as possible. I diversified into tree surgery and look where that got me

 

Keep a tight handle on finances, do your accounting at the end of each month and highlight areas where you can save money early on.

 

Set aside money for a rainy day fund (apt given the weather today). Putting aside £10 or £20 per week to a savings account soon adds up and then its there if you need to replace a machine or take up the slack of a lean period.

 

Above all, enjoy being your own boss

 

PS - i have a waste carriers license too - as I do gardening as well and we move all sorts of waste off of site at times and its not worth the risk