Thinking of going employed

[David_chainsaw]

As alot you already no iv been trying to get a look into the trade what i would like to do is go self employed starting off doing hedges and small trees but i dont know where to start

 

 

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[s.varty]

Ad in the local paper works quite well

[wicklamulla]

parish magazines are good, i just started advertising with one which covers a fairly large area and is only £50 per year ! Also stick yer business cards up in garden centers, supermeerkats, kwik fit, etc.

[chrisj]

Develop a good rapport with your local garden centre(s). I have a local garden centre that regularly recommends me to people and I've had loads of work through them.

[padman]

Leaflet drops worked for me. Also i would drop of a card at any house that looks like the garden needed attention

[michael larder]

You need equipment to do it ( obviously ) ,transport and i way of advertising like people have mentioned and insurance. Try grass cutting aswel because that is a good way to get your name out there. I know a guy who started mowing peoples lawns . Hes built that up over the years and now runs a successful tree and lawn care business but he got his name out there through grass cutting.

[David_chainsaw]

Thanks guys ovs im going have to get a van and driving licence would be good idear as well i have got basic tools even tho they are cheap mcculloch but they will do for the time being untill i can afford stihl /husky also i no i will have to do a busniss plan dont really no where to start with that and also need to try and get the funds to get started but i have very poor credit due to a big debit im paying from which i had from when i was working

 

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[michael larder]

Thanks guys ovs im going have to get a van and driving licence would be good idear as well i have got basic tools even tho they are cheap mcculloch but they will do for the time being untill i can afford stihl /husky also i no i will have to do a busniss plan dont really no where to start with that and also need to try and get the funds to get started but i have very poor credit due to a big debit im paying from which i had from when i was working

 

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after reading that id say your best off finding an employer. if your in debt how are you going to afford a driving license, van, other equipment etc? even if you cant find an employer within this trade find something else to fund what you need to get started. hope it works out for you pal.

[eddiegts]

Hi David,

Like I've said to you a few times you really need to try & get some time on the ground working for some one (full time) trying to set up on your own is really hard & doubly hard with no money Did you give CGM a call as they have some jobs going which would be really good for you! I know the money is not great but it is a start!

 

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[David_chainsaw]

Yes i have but they want people with a full clean driving licence and michael iv tryed with a job to save up but just does not work theres not saving after iv paid all the bills and because i live in a village its hard to get any where

 

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