swinny
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Once of a day i wanted to tender for works like these.... nowadays i couldnt give a toss.... leave it to some other mug
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Do you not t keep in touch with Tcd? I do
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Bit of mulching a few weeks ago
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Elaborate Bob No Good for Alcathene Gas pipe though etc
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Yup some big lumps of beech gone the same way too
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This ash worth milling? Small bit of rot at one end that would need to cut out. shame it’ll go for logs or biomass
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Try Rick Kenyon he’s based your way
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Where in west lancs are you Tom?
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Advice from business owners who full time employ staff
swinny replied to swinny's topic in Business Management
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Yup clocks go back on Saturday
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We start at yard 7:30 every day I’ve had to be all over for 7:00 am when subbing. Sometimes a good 40-50 mile away so get up early and get on also does that read your booked in tomorrow for them, all areanged and now wondering if you can be bothered to go?
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They need to get that back on tv! The Peeky f'in Blinders!
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Hi there, I'm wanting some advice on what is there to consider? What is there to look out for? Anything to consider when looking to take on a full time employee? Is there any way to safe guard your business? Probation period to see if candidate is suitable? What needs to be in an employment contract? Pensions etc.... A few people have said its cheaper and easier having full time staff... ? Am I Mad? lol All info greatly appreciated Cheers
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You do a very good job there! Where are you based? I’ve considered changing the hopper on mine from a sloped to a folding hopper. Lads hate and winge about the sloping one bit its fine for me ?
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Dont think its a bad idea with so many staff. its a level playing field then
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Whats the difference in spec between a 222 and a 252? love my old 252! Ground loads of stumps with it and some huge ones at that! Very capable
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Looks a very nice job there looks a lot better than my old shed!
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Call it criminal but i’ve had and got lots of oversized arb ash and beech that gets sent off for biomass. Too busy contracting to do logs and it wouldnt pay to get someone to do it! silly situation realy but it is what it is
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Boom ? Thank god someone with sence. Good post John also do the sums 400 a day at 220 ? youve gone over vat limit aswell
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I was thinking about putting 4 cooper at3 on the ranger for this back end. Had then before and liked them
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That is true yes but you can definitely tell when they are ahort or dry as the go clackety... grease is cheap. they dont make the decent heads anymore either
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So do you aim your services at start up companies? Its like you assume you would be the most competent on site from that. Back to my earlier statement. People wont want you with all your kit just someone with work ethic, common sence and some experiance. Dont forget most decent firms will have all your kit and more.... thats why i presume you go for start up companies and take all your gear to justify your rate. to a well established firm they wont be botheres about your gear in the slightest. And certainly wouldnt pay you that rate esp when they have their own stuff and most likely other staff
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Lol Im the same ?
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Im sure most folk will allready know the most efficient way of doing the job from the quoting of it and seeing the job in person.
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In fairness most firms will have all the same kit and a lot more. Most would require you to turn up in ppe and a lunchbox and waterproofs thats it. how are you different to other groundies without the kit that warrents the day rate? not being arsey just how i see it
