Kev Stephenson
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Arbtalk mankini's modeled by the 2 newest moderators. NO THANKS!!
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Good point Andy, if it's going that well employ a foreman or promote the employee and do the consulting as another part of your own business
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Usually you look at between 1 and 3 times the annual profit plus assets. Will you not being at the helm of the business be a real problem or could the employee plus the new owner be able to run the business the same, will a number of your customers leave with you so to speak? If you can prove a run of repeat business e.g you have been doing this customers hedges for 5 years and they love it then you could be OK
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Gettin rid of a load of woodchip. I spoke to the lads on the Stobart Biomass stand at the AA show and within a week I had a wagon there to take some away. Not been paid a great deal but covered my loading costs and I know it isnt the cleanest stuff (loads of conifer etc). Hell of a truck, chipped for an extra 100hp and all silencers removed. Sounded a monster leaving my place up the long hill full to the brim.
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Is it a ltd business or sole trader? Is there any repeat custom / companies or councils you have contracts with? Will you sell the kit with it and is there any staff involved If it is sole trader subbing to other businesses and the main asset of the business is you then it is unlikely to be worth very much (if anything) as you are not selling the main asset just a bunch of saws and a list of phone numbers. If you are a ltd company running 2 teams with a full order book, good reputation and a contract with the local housing association (for example) for the next x years, provided the HA will let the contract pass to another director then the company has a decent value. We need more info
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Using a platform with operator...problems!
Kev Stephenson replied to conkers's topic in General chat
The proper way of doing it is putting up a mesh screen so it isn't possible for you to contact the operator if you have an issue with the saw. We have rigged one up from broom handles, zip ties and heavy gauge weld mesh before -
Sub contract labour to use when you need. Usually costs a bit more per day or hour but you have the flexibility.
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If there is 800 acres of ancient woodland what is the issue with loosing one. These hippies need something the cook there bean burgers on anyway. Nice bit of firewood by the sounds of it!
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Had an operated 20m cabstar a couple of weeks ago, £404+vat for the day. It worked out cheaper than getting a 20m self operated one delivered and collected and you don't need to insure it as far as theft etc goes There are much cheaper 15m ones out there but I didn't have time to shop around and needed 20m
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so where did you stick your morning glory?
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extra large pile of woodchip on the bedroom floor Either that or get a quick carving done this afternoon
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That goblet is excellent, saw loads of stuff at the Honley show at the weekend.
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I've seen a few with a donkey engine that just use the mini digger for maneuvering. They do not need a high flow rate as the donkey engine is turning the wheel
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when you look at them they seem fairly light, decent materials etc but they are warm. Could be the fact that like most pairs now they are black. I'm happy enough with them, just need some ballistic shorts for the really warm days
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The new stein revolutions appear really hot. Only worn them for a couple of days but I was hoping they would be a lot cooler than they are
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He's not looking, he's sat on his bed sulking because Keeley threw it better than he did!!
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Andy there is north and there is north!! A show in the Leeds / Manchester area would attract an awful lot more people than one about as far north east as you can go without seeing blokes with skirts on. I wish I could go to all the shows but can't afford the fuel or the time, I would have probably gone to the northern show if I hadnt been told about the poor turn out of traders. However it would have meant one of the other shows would have been missed. 1000 miles in 2 months for shows is pushing the limits unless there is something special on. Kev
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Andy , If iwas that northerner then then arb fair north was 140 miles north of me and reports from the Friday was it was a poor show and to wait for another. The aa was 165 miles south of me so financially no real difference and an established show. For me the apf has enough to do stall/display wise to justify camping over and Jonesies has been the one with the best social side to warrant camping plus at 245 miles each way is a bit far for there and back in the day For me the aa was good, a bit more wood turning, chainsaw carving etc would be good but I will be there next year Kev
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Just about any of the suppliers listed on the right will be able to kit you out. I have seen people asking for size 14 and 15 chainsaw boots before.
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THE OLD SPANNERS DO THE BAR NUTS ON THE 200T AND 201T (and yes I know thats shouting but how many times do I need to say it!!)
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You can just use the old style ones for chain tension, I built my new 201 and didn't use the new spanner
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The cure is generally found next to the lettuce etc which is known to most as the garnish. It can also be found on most BBQ's or walking in fields wearing leather jackets and fleeces. Kev
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As said Justin matched prices on the day and reduced his displayed prices if anyone else was cheaper Petal rope grab £10 - last years colour Cutnand climb smock - 1/2 price as last years colour and not many sizes left 201T £369 all in If you want a 201T from Justin be quick, when we left he said he would probably be sold out by mid day tomorrow. There are others there up to £425 It didn't seem as big as last year, parking is a long walk unless you get there early and the food situation is poor to say the least. It's no APF but it is a good day out
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John, You have a PM Kevin
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Both!!
