Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

treevolution

Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    495

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Everything posted by treevolution

  1. treevolution
    Thanks. Will try that first. Would you recommend any brand of oil.
  2. treevolution
    Can anyone help. The cable seems to be sticking on full and not returning when I let go of the throttle. I have taken apart and looked inside the handle and also the carb and all springs seem to be working. The cable does not want to return on its own and I can only push it back from the carb end. Do I need to replace the whole cable or is there something I have missed? Thanks in advance.
  3. treevolution
    Can you let me know if you have any luck. Like to get some new tree climbing trousers. Thanks
  4. treevolution
    https://www.honeybros.com/Category/Arborwear This is a link for the last of their stock.
  5. treevolution
    I'm sure that Arbor wear UK have stop importing and are just selling the last of the stock that they have. If you go to the honey brothers website there is a link at the bottom left that is the last of the stock they have. There is some Arbor wear gear on Amazon.
  6. treevolution
    Bump
  7. treevolution
    Has anyone brought or used one. Just after reviews as looking at an alternative to the Alpine Magnum grinder. Thanks
  8. treevolution
    Where are you based.
  9. treevolution
    On a different note does anyone grease their cordless long arm trimmers. Can't find anything from Stihl saying that you should. Thanks
  10. treevolution
    I have used the 160 in very heavy rain for a whole morning before we pack up because it was too wet without any problems. Is it recommend not to use the cordless gear in wet weather. Thanks
  11. treevolution
    Set up a separate bank account. All money that you earn will be payed into this account giving you your turnover. Anything that you buy which can be an expense, use the bank card for this account so you have a record of outgoings, also keep receipts. The bank statements can then be used by an accountant to do your return, remember that you can also put down any cost of training you have done. Most importantly set up a savings account which you put 20% of your turnover in weekly as a standing order to have the money to pay your tax bill. Remember that money is never yours, you are just holding on to it for the tax man.
  12. treevolution
    Where about are you based. I have a ms361 that I'm looking to sell. Will come with as 20 inch bar but will need a chain. Thanks
  13. treevolution
    That's what I have seen when looking at Instagram, tree firms using it to network their services and skills. Something that would worry me is putting your kit on show could make you more open to theft. I also seen irresponsible things like posting a photo of overloading a truck before driving on the road. Would really look at only posting photos of work we have done to link with a website.
  14. treevolution
    Just wondering if anyone uses Instagram as a form of advertising. What pros and cons people have found. Do people also link it with their website to get more hits Thanks
  15. treevolution
    I have found the easiest way is to take the whole job on yourself as the company, and ask how much the staff member would like as a finder's fee which you could add at the quote stage. If you get the job then book it in to your work schedule and hopefully the staff member will be happy with the extra income from the job.
  16. treevolution
    Willow reduction on a beautiful day. Hope this weather last a bit longer.
  17. treevolution
    Been stopped once on the roadside and had to produce one which I had. I have the lower tier licence which is fine if you don't take away any soil from stump grinding and also the only waste you take has been produced by your work. So if you take away waste that the client has made then you need the higher tier.
  18. treevolution
    Would that set up be useable for green teeth or would you need a small wheel. Thanks
  19. treevolution
    You don't pay VAT on wages. I looked at different ways round it and unfortunately I was better off leaving the scheme. It's a shame as when I was on the flat rate I was better off financially and a lot easier to do your own return and less hassle. I think the government change the rules as a lot of companies had been using it for their own financial gain.
  20. treevolution
    You have to be a limited cost trader to stay at 10.5% which I am not and you will find that most trees firms will also not qualify unless they buy in materials for fencing or landscaping jobs. What is a limited cost trader? Limited cost traders are defined as one whose gross expenditure on relevant goods is either: Less than 2% of their VAT inclusive turnover or Greater than 2% of their VAT inclusive turnover but less than £1,000 per year The figure should not include the cost of the following items: Food and drink for the business or its staff Capital expenditure Vehicles and fuel
  21. treevolution
    Sorry you lost me. I just found that I'm better off not being on the flat rate anymore since they changed the rate you could be on.
  22. treevolution
    The flat rate is not worth doing anymore since the rate moved from 10.5% to 16.5% of your turnover. It would be good if the VAT threshold was reduced so that everyone was in the same boat. Being a tax collector for the government does lose me a lot of domestic work to firms that have just started up or stay under the threshold.
  23. treevolution
    I have found that the QRM teeth are not as aggressive on a stump as the originals but last longer and if you hit hardcore you don't lose half a tooth as you can with the originals. If you are working in sandy soil the greenteeth will grind the stump faster and last just as long but if you spend most of your time grinding stumps around bricks and concrete then the QRM teeth are the best.
  24. treevolution
    I felled a Eucalyptus this week and the client has phone to say she now has a lot of warps flying around and landing on the stump. Does anyone know if something that could be used on the stump to stop this. Thanks
  25. treevolution
    Just need to remember to take the photos.

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

Articles

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.