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  1. Hodge
    I had a 3120 and it was ok but I prefer my 395 XP on 36" bar as its easier to move around and use, the 3120 was a big num thing. Sent from Outerspace.
  2. Hodge
    That's what I thought, mine has a lever to drop the handlebar, that looks as though it is adjustable. Sent from Outerspace.
  3. Hodge
    Why are you having to hold it like that? Looks very uncomfortable. Sent from Outerspace.
  4. Hodge
    I stick 2 days on it. I am pretty good now at judging a job and pricing accordingly, I know exactly how much I need toile each day and know my costings down to a t. If I go and look at a job and its a I'm getting a load of quotes and I will choose the cheapest then I put my price in and leave, some I get some I don't, but most of my work is where I have been recommended so I can have a chat and talk them through what needs doing etc and the give them a price reflecting my teams skill and quality of work. Most time it works. Some times I get the folder out of the van with insurance and certs in but most of the time its about just talking to the customer. If there is a job I want and I have to be a bit canny with the price then so be it. It all about knowing your business and knowing how to deal with people. Sent from Outerspace.
  5. Hodge
    It's all right saying £200 per man day but what happens when there is someone who will do it loads cheaper, they get the work and I loose out, then after a bit I have no work and I'm out?? In reality you just gotta get what you can for a job and not be greedy. Sent from Outerspace.
  6. Hodge
    I started out using abbey national business banking when I started and after 12 months I changed to a proper bank as abbey were shockingly poor. I started with Barclays as I knew my small business advisor and he set me up an account, I got an over draught and they changed all my standing orders over for me, there were a few teething problems at first but other than that they have been ok. Yes I get charged for the over draught, yes I have to pay to withdraw and deposit but they are a business out to make money as are we the user. I found free banking have poor service so I moved. I don't see the point of moaning about paying for a service if the service you get is acceptable. My advice would be to look at all the banks have to offer and pick one that you can put up with as I don't honk there is a bank out there that will give,give,give and not take something in return. Sent from Outerspace.
  7. Hodge

    Turfing

    Hodge replied to Dunney23's topic in Landscaping

    Work out your costs add them to what your wage is and there you go. As has been said before with turfing its all in the prep! Sent from Outerspace.
  8. Hodge
    And why highlight my post trying to help the guy instead of some of the posts where there telling him his rate is crap or whatever?? Sent from Outerspace.
  9. Hodge
    Some of us are just tryin to help the guy..?? Can we not try and help someone out? Sent from Outerspace.
  10. Hodge
    Dunno John, I didn't think of looking, I will look on his website. Sent from Outerspace.
  11. Hodge
    Hi All. Does anyone have a roller dog for a 576 lying around that the want rid of please? Sent from Outerspace.
  12. Hodge
    Fair enough Magnus Tree. Maybe "bump" the thread and someone will respond hopefully. Sent from Outerspace.
  13. Hodge
    If hiring in a chipper why not just add the hire cost on if eating into profit? If you buy one you will have to cover buying it into your jobs cost anyway. Sent from Outerspace.
  14. Hodge
    I'm not trying to tell you your business but maybe it would be better to advertise the job but not any rates and just get freelancers to contact you, that way the thread doesn't get into a slanging match of what climbers are worth etc. hope you get sorted:) Sent from Outerspace.
  15. Hodge
    Hi, yes I have heard of him and seen him about. Sent from Outerspace.
  16. Hodge
    I use trust for my stuff. Very good service. Sent from Outerspace.
  17. Hodge
    I reckon he should do a stand up routine at jonesies show, paid in Stella of course. I would come down from oop north for that. Sent from Outerspace.
  18. Hodge
    Wouldn't know where to start:) Sent from Outerspace.
  19. Hodge
    Wise words, there is always gonna be busy fools with knackered kit found ng jobs for peanuts. I am happy if I get what I need for the day with truck and chipper and profit. Sent from Outerspace.
  20. Hodge
    But you wanting someone for 2 or 3 weeks so they arnt gonna realy benifit from an hourly rate. You maybe should have asked for a contract climber for 2 weeks cover, £150 per day or whatever they charge down in London. All the climbers I know who bring own kit etc and are contract climbers are easily worth that. Sent from Outerspace.
  21. Hodge
    Shame its in Kent, I reckon someone should put a decent show on in the North West. Sent from Outerspace.
  22. Hodge
    I have a cannon and its a belter. Sent from Outerspace.
  23. Hodge
    I totally agree! Sent from Outerspace.
  24. Hodge
    I like the days of a few small jobs and nice pay at the end. Big jobs are cool, you just gotta price right. Sent from Outerspace.
  25. Hodge
    We're not all like that so I think your a bit silly for taring us with the same brush. Get over it. Sent from Outerspace.

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