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That was my thinking I believe they really are looking for the cheapest price They'll be asking discounts for cash discounts for early payment. Beware:sneaky2:
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I find the natwest pretty good you get a business manager who you have a mobile number for and they actually pick up most of the time. Faster payments works Theres a branch about 500 yds away plus one in town charges are now a bit steep but i suppose they've got to make a living. Never had an overdraft Wouldn't want one.
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£20 per hour is an absolute minimum for 1 man band Thats not profit as you then have to take out costs leaving yu about £8-10 per hour. Thats pretty crap for the danger involved Whatever you do don't undercharge or you'll end up disenchanted:thumbdown:
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OK I will get an answer in the new year as FRJones have shut for xmas No mention of recall on the net so lets hope if not a recall then it will be a guarantee item:001_smile:
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In 30 years I have had only one non payment- and that was because we walked off site- customer upset the guy I was working with. Everyone eventually pays- some even phone to ask when the invoice will be coming. I really believe that if you are too pushy with expecting payment then customers will resist- and this can sour a relationship. Turnover last year was 250K - no bad debts Fingers crossed it's the same this year
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septic tank damage-ideas for planting
likeitorlumpit replied to likeitorlumpit's topic in General chat
Thanks all Interesting stuff about medlars/fruit roots I'm going to find out exactly what sort of tank it is -
I have customers who have had laurel damage their septic tank and want something that will not be too invasive yet they would like the tank screened It is below ground so all you can see is the plastic top(about 12sq. metres.) in a bit of a hollow Soil is quite poor- a lot of flint and a bit of clay- dries out badly in summer. Yet a walnut is growing nearby Pyracantha survives- they wouldn't want that Laurel is a no no as that caused the damage earlier. I'm wanting to put in a tree but don't want anything too invasive. My thoughts are birch I would love to put in paulonia- I like the tree but have never planted it Maybe underplant with spireas/bay/french stoechas lavender/phlomis even an olive tree (smallish) Anyone have any other thoughts? Oh.. its a fairly sunny site with a tall (20ft) high wall behind(about 20ft from the tank
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Yes I believe so- I wasn't using it- one of the lads was on his cs31 unfortunately- Not really what you want when under that sort of pressure- he did pass though:thumbup1:
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I've heard mad as a box of frogs Any advance......................
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Can you tell me if there is a recall on Stihl 261's as we have a shattered needle bearing on ours (only 3 months old) supplied by yourselves
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I have been informed that there is a recall on 261's recently bought(about 3months) ago from FR Jones. I didn't get this from the supplier or stihl. Anyone else out there with problems - needle bearing in the clutch shattering being the recall apparently
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You should have said- I can do it quickly but I will want paying on completion. You will hopefully learn from this experience. Some people naturally expect time to pay
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You can't run a business worrying about 1 or 2 late bills. In the end they all get paid so knuckle down and get some money in the bank then you will be more chilled when someone makes you wait. In fact- you probably won't even notice it Fall out with the customer and thats a lot of hard work down the pan
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I didn't see real violence used Just reasonable force The fare dodger deserved it- period (as they say in America)
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well spotted:lol:
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funny how first impressions last He probably was trying to convey that he expected you to work hard for your (good) money A bit clumsy but you still remember the comment!! If he's paid you before for the extra travelling then no reason to think he won't this time though I would definately ask -before- you start in Reading- Don't think ' I'll start working there then ask for more so he's over a barrel
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thats a long way to fall hope he's OK
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we inject roundup without the proper tool you would need to spray- hoping to miss nearby important subjects. I think the best time is next summer- may be wrong we inject about september time
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echo leaf blower
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maybe she wasn't really a nurse folks just used this as a way of gaining credibility:sneaky2:
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Thurrock Council broke my windscreen strimming and refuse to pay!!
likeitorlumpit replied to Simonsnr's topic in General chat
now we've got a battle It may even work causing them to sue you and you can just defend your position -
Thurrock Council broke my windscreen strimming and refuse to pay!!
likeitorlumpit replied to Simonsnr's topic in General chat
I agree you shouldn't have to cough up but it may just be the easiest option then forget it (but swear every time you pass one of their vans) -
Thurrock Council broke my windscreen strimming and refuse to pay!!
likeitorlumpit replied to Simonsnr's topic in General chat
£65 I know it may be a lot to you but do you want a battle= stress for that amount solicitor won't be cheap Either accept it or expect a lot of grief We get this with debris from chippers that floats in the wind onto peoples cars Give them a tenner to get the car washed and they think you should pay more quote' coz if you thought you could get away with as tenner then you must think it worth more' I hate this mentality. Shame someone from the council couldn't just slip you £65 and job done but in truth if this happened it's an admission of liability and you ( or shall i say some people) would be claiming for all sorts New window/damaged paintwork/time off work/ stress/ Think about it- their best position is the one they are taking
