gardeners finders fees for tree work

[kcstevens]

Take a business card from them and give them your business card in return

[kcstevens]

But I'd never say no to a pint if one gets offered ( only human after all )

[Mick Dempsey]

Just in case there was any confusion, "A Drink" is an unspecified amount of money, usually (but not exclusively) £20 or a £50.

[Vespasian]

Well A drink in my eyes is offering up a thank you, without money changing hands...

 

I suppose a small token might be acceptable, maybe frame it as petrol money for their days usage....somethin like that might constitute a thank you of sorts..... 20 quid or so....!!!!

Edited March 12, 2016 by Vespasian

[Mick Dempsey]

Well A drink in my eyes is offering up a thank you, without money changing hands...

 

You're the only person I know of that would think that.

[Vespasian]

You're the only person I know of that would think that.

 

Yes, I have my ways.... I refuse to take on jobs if someone wants a cut from them... I return the favor by refusing to accept financial reward if I get someone else a job...

[Mick Dempsey]

Tbh I'm not interested in your business ethics, nor was my post reference to it.

"A Drink" as in "there's a drink in it for you..." is money.

Edit. I see you've edited your own post, we're singing from the same song sheet it seems.

All good.

Edited March 12, 2016 by Mick Dempsey

[Joe Newton]

You wouldn't give them a penny?.... nice attitude there ain't it?...

 

 

 

 

 

Offering a drink aught suit both parties. no need to offer money when good will is far more valuable than money...

 

 

 

Yes, I have my ways.... I refuse to take on jobs if someone wants a cut from them... I return the favor by refusing to accept financial reward if I get someone else a job...

 

 

Which one is it?

[Vespasian]

Which one is it?

 

Its a concession, for the most part a thank you will do, I think...

 

But here an there, maybe a token of goodwill offered in the form of a Drink, "a small sum".. will do as well......

[Starscream]

I offer my services to garden companies as a climber. Let them take on the job, deal with all the crap I don't want to, take my day rate and go home

Sometimes it's been less than ideal in the sense that some are numptys, but on the whole it's ok.

Send out a few emails explaining your quals and your day rate. You might be surprised at the response. If they feel they can diversify to earn a bit more money they might just bite.

And 20%? What if it's a £1000 quote? You're gonna hand over £200? Sod that!!!