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    I'm with you on this- We have to obey rules and so should he. Bigger fine would have been appropriate to the offence. Theres too many of these guys around leading to undercutting which is not in our interest. I'm not into the grassing up thing taking hold but how else are they going to catch these guys.
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    Instant garden and a cheap job= tell him you're too busy and he'll have to wait till November. That'll get him wanting you.
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    Didn't realise there was a 5L limit per hectare on glyphosate. Surely there is no limit- whats needed is whats needed.
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    More fool them I'm still convinced a big majority of customers prefer to use a tradesman they have used before- provided they were happy with the work obviously. Is it really worth the aggro of getting in several quotes to save £10. Statistically though if new customers get in 3 quotes then to make sure you are charging competitively you should get 30%- if you're getting more then up your prices. Likelihood is they are only getting two or just one and that explains 75% conversion ratio. IMO:001_smile:
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    back to the thread. I've been contemplating this % stuff They call it 'conversion ratio' in the lingo. Expressed as a % though but at least it's easy to understand. Whats not so easy is considering the types of quotes/customers. I can see 3 types of customer -existing -referred -totally new from advertising/web etc. I would expect a different conversion ratio from each and your overall % will be determined by the proportion of customers from each area. So I would expect - existing customers 95-100% conversion -referred say 80-90% - new - well it depends on how busy you are but it could be as low as 30% so don't panic- most people get 3 estimates and if you get 30% you're about on the money. The key is getting existing customer base as high as possible. Look after them and they will look after you. New customers are potential long term but will probably still shop around until they find someone they trust.
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    We stayed on a campsite in Austria where the hedges were closely planted xmas trees- olde style ones
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    I love tickets Can't get enough of them:lol:
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    Not everyone is going to agree with you Tony. Some are going to disagree just to get a reaction. Look what happened to Tom Daily the diver. Doesn't mean the majority are gunning for you In fact probably the opposite. Nursing over.
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    To pay to tip chip is going to dye out. People increasing aware of the value of the stuff- much like farmers straw which used to be burnt in the field. It's useful for bedding cattle/ mulch/ showground vehicle access/ fuel/ chickens Uses will increase in time.
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    Really enjoyed the race and feeling frustrated for team GB. This sport and cycling is going to even more boom now. Eldest (looked like) competitor winning's good to see.
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    Best practice involves a lot of writing vs working practice that often involves none
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    Looking at it I would have guessed 2 men 1 day to fell. 1 man half day to replant. It's a tough call you were there I always aim to retain the tree. Specs allowing but usually felling is the simplest and best option. I would like to see an alternative but as Mark says- that is a spec from hell. Would not fell/ replant be a better option long term.Still admire the skill in what you did
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    SIR danny Boyle Hero Never expected that- just exactly what british is. Feeling proud and a little bit emotional
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    Na.. This guy has been made an example of to set the bar. We've got the message which was the purpose of the fine. The worlds a safer place yippee
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    It's a spatial awareness thing- no wiskers you see:biggrin:
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    Well - Two heads are better than one and together we decided it was a tough call. We're going down the whole Network Rail thing just for the experience really as I expect they'll say we arn't ticketed to do it. It's just got this 'potential' for disaster and I don't need the work but I like a challenge- something to get buzzed up for. I'll keep posting when I know how they want to do it- hope you don't get to see it on the 6 o'clock....
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    Thats who you reminded me of Mick:biggrin:- I couldn't place a name but you're spot on-
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    Lets face it- big trees and especially conifers do often intimidate/bully neighbours even though the intention may not be for that- It would be nice to see people getting on- weave the web. My neighbours conifer has been topped badly and is now heading my way- it's going to be a problem sometime in the next few years.
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    I'm thinking the remaining foliage will have stomata that have developed through being inside the canopy and not used to dealing with drying wind. Now exposed they may not cope. Just a thought- could be wrong- a long time since we did all that stuff. 2 days of hot weather may make a summer:001_smile:
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    An interesting way of doing it. I'd like to see that survive- this dry spell may not help especially if it gets windy. When you work outside the box you risk ridicule but someones got to. We've probably got to wait till next spring to see the outcome of this.
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    Just found it Looks like it would work well:thumbup1:
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    Whats a shredder blade? Hope you don'#t mind me asking but we're trying them all to see whats best for brambles
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    Thats what I was looking forward to. Working at night on this estate might generate a few shall we say issues.
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    Yea cheers- got that and contact plus start of e mail trail but I'm now going to meet Mick tomorrow and we'll see. It's not that I'm nervous about trees- I mean we've done plenty but never this close to the rail and thats what makes me hesitate.... I'll update tomorrow.
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    Sounds like a real pain to do it by the book. Mick- thanks for the offer. I know you're only up the road. It's in Cavell Way Sittingbourne. Can I PM you my number?- I'm in Faversham & Gillingham tomorrow so could meet up say after lunch.

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