Expenses

[TIMON]

You could start by cutting out middle management, let's face it most charities are full of them.

 

 

 

What would someone in your position get in return for their volunteering?

 

 

 

I mean in actual figures. House, vehicle, utilities, living allowance and the likes, I'd dare bet it's a lot more than most tree surgeons/managers earn.

 

 

 

Just I thought, mind.

 

 

We're not that kind of charity

We don't hire staff, managers etc..

Everyone here (apart from a handful) has come through the programme. We're definitely not burdened with too many "managers".

For example... I run a business during the day, do PR work, fundraising and oversee a house with up to 20 guys in it. (I'm not asking for a pat on the back by saying this) I'm just trying to put some context to it.

[TIMON]

Ok, fair enough.

 

 

 

Look at selling the Mog, buying a 7.5 tonne truck and tow behind.

 

 

I've looked into that Mick, I think the mog is cheaper. Certainly more compact.

[Richard 1234]

I've looked into that Mick, I think the mog is cheaper. Certainly more compact.

 

 

What are your biggest expenses for?

[TIMON]

Vehicles and kit... Both a necessity. 🙂

[aspenarb]

It sounds like the expenses are pretty much set in stone Timon as is for most of us. It may be better to look at some of the work and figure out a way of rattling through it all a bit quicker, maybe a few more hands on deck or invest in some mechanical handling. Just thoughts

 

Bob

[Richard 1234]

Vehicles kit and somewhere to put them are always going to be there.

[TIMON]

It sounds like the expenses are pretty much set in stone Timon as is for most of us. It may be better to look at some of the work and figure out a way of rattling through it all a bit quicker, maybe a few more hands on deck or invest in some mechanical handling. Just thoughts

 

 

 

Bob

 

 

That about sums it up. Bob. Trouble is most of our work is back yard domestic so mechanical handling isn't much use. If we did site clearances then if would be worth the investment.

More hands on deck it is then.

Time for a crew cab then!

Oh crap... We're overweight again!

And on it goes 🙂

[skyhuck]

Presumable your don't pay your "workers", staff is normally the biggest cost in most businesses, so I'm surprised your costs are too high??

 

Are you charging enough??

[Joe Newton]

What is your weekly net target for a team of lads? 2 or 3 man team?

[TIMON]

Presumable your don't pay your "workers", staff is normally the biggest cost in most businesses, so I'm surprised your costs are too high??

 

Are you charging enough??

 

 

It's not that we're not producing income, we're competitive but not cheap like some firms out there.

My original question was to people who run businesses and how they have managed to cut expenditure in certain areas. To get some tips.