Davescay
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Hi Thanks for the replies. I use freeagent and can add my customers on there. But have around 400-500 last time I checked and it would clog up the accountancy software plus I can't run sale reports from there. I'm text messaged based at the minute and export messages into excel. Then sort from in there to get unique numbers with logs/ firewood as key words. I'm dreading the day I have to manually input it all into a database. With regards to gdpr I think I'm fairly safe. Nothing too complicated about it for us. Keep things secure. Offer opt out ways if you're marketing to customers
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Hi Do you guys use any software to manage your firewood customers. I'm getting to the stage where I need to start recording addresses, orders etc which I can then search to help with marketing etc. I need something more advanced than a spreadsheet. I would create a access database but I use Macs and can't use it on them I've looked at various crm software but can't find any to suit my business. I do both online sales and phone. Most are done via text Many thanks
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I've found that using spray grease in the gear housing seems to work best, have the blades running whilst spraying in the grease, you hear the noise change to something smoother. I tend to do this after 3-4 charges. I did have issues with one of mine from new as it was never properly greased when PDI'd it wore out the lobes and got replaced under warranty. Basically plenty of lube and you'll be fine
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Hi Just to give you the heads up that if you get a email from [email protected] (Emilio Gonzalez) this is a scam They are offering cheap firewood from spain, Company is called Biomamsa Forestal, which does exist and legit but only sells pellets I made enquiries to go and see them. I spoke to the factory direct and they only sell wood pellets and confirmed that this is a scam and that Emilio is not connected with them in any way Hopefully no one has fell for this and sent money
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Scamans Ltd is looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to undertake Grounds Maintenance works on various retail, residential and commercial sites. You will be working on your own and as team leader. Must have experience Full time £9.50hr Based in Sunderland Call/text Dave 07789487698
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Sales are up this year. quality, consistency and availability is good of the imported logs. Just a shame the exchange rate is so crap but you can't have it all
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Anyone tried a panel van for delivering logs?
Davescay replied to Woodworks's topic in Firewood forum
I deliver all my logs on one of my vans, either a transit custom or Citroen Relay. I only supply nets and can get a good load each time. Around 100 nets a trip. I only sell Kiln dried so i think its important that the logs arrive dry. I saw one of my competitors yesterday with 4 dumpy bags on a bag of a dropside in the pouring rain, not covered getting wet. Although it won't effect the logs that much it doesn't make a good impression in my opinion. -
Anyone based in North East England. I get through about 2000 meets a season
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Hi First of all import firewood from latvia and know that the guys doing the cutting processing are poorly paid compared to us. However they still use the same equipment or very similar from previous trips I'm off to this show to see what and how they work across there and any further business opportunities. Just booked my flights from sheffield £35 inc baggage in cabin with WIzzair, i've flown with them before and found them excellent. Is anyone going or thinking of going and we could meet up? Cheers Information for Participants Dave
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This came up on my Facebook feed https://mobile.twitter.com/gmptraffic/status/765850928528367616/photo/1
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Just found this for anyone who has the cordless hedge trimmers. I'll be taking mine back for some new shiny ones HSA 65 & HSA 85 recall | STIHL
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Hi Do any of you guys look after willow structures in schools/nursereys etc? Here is the one i'm tasked with looking after. What would be your recommendations? Treat it like a hedge? Hard prune each winter? Any help appreciated
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Hi Of those of you who've got gasification boilers/ farm 2000 etc do you find you clocking up the kwh on the heat metre as predicted? I'm looking at installing a small farm 2000 and just want to see what returns others are getting. Thanks
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I import. There may well be a trade tarrif imposed amongst other things. There's a 2 year negotiation before anything happens. What hurts me at the minute is the exchange rate. If I could buy local for the same quality and price then I would. If imports were restricted there would be quite the shortage of wood. The UK just doesn't have enough to be self sufficient
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I'm fairly sure that if the logs had any signs of radioactivity it customs would soon pick up on it. However if you were offered cheap glow in the dark logs from the chernobyl forest i might be a little concerned. On a more serious reply, look at this map. Basically don't buy from near the pretty colours. Latvia, Lithuania which are the main suppliers will be fine
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We've managed to have a few days of good drying weather. I'll be using my viking roller later. Sunshine and good wind for cast for today tomorrow not so good though
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I'm going to cut the grass at home today. Anyone else cutting grass before the end of the year. We've a little dry spell
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Sorry wasn't critising the rhi because the numbers don't add up but based on the fact claims of being eco/carbon neutral. When if that was the fact you would aim to make the most efficient kiln possible utilising heat exchangers insulation etc so that your using the minium heat input to dry the logs as opposed to the most heat input to claim rhi. On a separate note about the UK has plenty of wood. We have by area around 12%. Lithuania 32%. Latvia 50%. It's certainly noticeable driving round those countries that they have a lot of wood. From looking on the forums sourcing hardwood can be difficult and expensive. It is surprising that with all the people who import that prices aren't lower. If people didn't import I would think there quite a shortage of wood Source from 2011European countries and their forest cover | Gabriel Hemery
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as much as it would be nice to sell local logs etc. I'm here to run a business and it numbers that count, for me importing is very cost effective. drying logs using a kiln on rhi payments in the most inefficient way possible in order to get as much money back in subsidies surely isn't eco/carbon friendly The kiln setups that i've seen in latvia/lithuania are very efficient setups from what i've seen.
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I've bought the 580. Was using a stihl backpack one before but thought I'd try a new manufacturer. Got it from fr Jones on next day delivery. No local husky dealers near me. I'm impressed with the machine. My guys who've used br600 before reckon this one has more power. It does like to use the fuel but it works hard and does a lot of work for the fuel it uses so I don't really mind
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Hi A quick question for those of you who sweep. What vacuum do you guys use? Any recommendations would be appreciated Many Thanks
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How do you find the long reach, i have 2 of the HSA 85 and love them. I did look at the log reach and found the balance off putting, any feedback would be appreciated. With regards to the battery, i have 2, normal battery and i have the back pack which lasts for ages, 3-4 days on average, battery a few hours. I carry my charger with me and normally charge it up at clients sites, only take about 30 mins for a charge
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I've got the fsa85. Not a huge fan of it mainly due to the feed on it which I don't think can be changed easily. Its now a pain to refill and doesn't bump the line well anyone. When it was new I did quite like it. Now it's in the corner of my unit. I have 2 of the hedge trimmers which I love
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I use worldpay. I have a portable card machine that works off phone signals. Costs £22.50 a month to hire, 24p for debit and 1.2% for credit. I'm looking at moving over to net pay with costco as they are slightly cheaper. I purely use my machine for logs only. My accountant knows this so saves on loads of receipts, all items are firewood at 5% VAT. Customers really like it. I probably put through roughly £15-20k this winter. 2/3 on cards, 1/3 cash. Its a bit of a pain paying for it during the summer but it more than makes up in the winter. One thing with these machines is that you can take payment over the phone. I don;t think you can with Izettle/paypal etc. I use that quite a lot for customers who aren't going to be in
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Seen similar stories on Facebook, if it on there it must be true. Seems anyone can write any old bollocks on a blog and share it and the followers think its all fact.
