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Works been slow now since May with very few calls. Have one more weeks worth of work and then off on holiday and will worry what to do when I get back. One positive thing is the very few jobs I do quote I seem to get 80% which is a big increase from 54% at the start of the year and 27% due the mad covid rush. So least time wasted 👍
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Both were not accountants but since posting my accountant has come back to me saying the same thing. Will just take a hit on the money I get for it. Had it for 15 years so doesn't owe me anything and its worth more then before covid. Would have kept it if it was not for the ulez expanding next August
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Thanks guys for the replying. Looks like its plus VAT
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Hopefully someone will be able to help. I'm selling my 15 year old Cabstar which when I brought it, I was not VAT registered and paid the full price. Even though I'm now VAT it was past the four year point from which I could claim the VAT on the truck. I was lead to believe that because I paid the VAT and never claim it back, that when I sell the truck I will not have to charge VAT on top. I'm asking here as I have been given conflicting advise from two partys. Thanks in advance.
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Schisling 6 inch chipper runs a 3 cylinder 23hp engine and is a fantastic chipper. Greenmech evo 165 will out perform most 6 inch 35hp chippers just like the Schisling. Its short sighted to think that 6 inch chippers need to run at 35hp when 25hp is all you need with the right engineering. All the Evo needs now is a turntable👍
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Its worth knowing that if you start working for a company paye then they will provide your climbing kit. You might also be able to rent gear from the place you are doing your training. £1000 with get you a fair amount of gear but I would hold off till you know more about what fits you best as a climber.
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Fuel card. Need to check before posting.
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Fuel card. Need to check before posting.
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Can I ask which cars you are using. Thanks
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Two weeks left here with no new leads. Only calls I have had is from existing customers for work. I got a feeling its going to be a very slow year unfortunately. Shame as it started really well.
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2 rope climbing are we sticking to the rules
treevolution replied to Thesnarlingbadger's topic in Climbers talk
Not only can you bring in a subbie climber for the AA test you can use a third party company to do all the paper work for you. As a company if you need to outsoure to gain AA approval how would you be able to keep the standards you needed to past. The AA really need to look into this as being approved is seen as a bit of a joke within the industry and seen as box ticking exercise rather then trying to encourage a higher standard of work and safety. -
2 rope climbing are we sticking to the rules
treevolution replied to Thesnarlingbadger's topic in Climbers talk
I remember being taught by Glen. He did rub a lot of people up the wrong way at college but looking back I throught he was just trying to teach the safest way to carry out tree work. I don't climb on two ropes myself and have yet to work with a single climber that does. Do you have to use two lines if you work for an aa approved company. -
Making sure you are running a business
treevolution replied to Clutchy's topic in Business Management
What do you consider a climber/owner company profits should be on a year. Have only had a chance to watch half but so far some really good points. -
And bog roll 😁.
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First time I have got to the end of April without May being completely booked for years. Few good sunny weekends should get the phone going again.
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Climbing The Ladder When You're Tired of Climbing Trees
treevolution commented on KateH's blog entry in Member Blogs
I run my own gig. I have more holidays then if I work for someone, a very good pension from the company and more benefits then I could ever get being paye. It has taken me a long time to find a business model that works well for me and make a good profit but in tree work having your own thing is the only way to make real money. I have yet to see a job advertised that puts you in the 40% tax bracket working for someone else. It is a good idea to look forward in any career, especially something like tree work that does take a toll on your body so thank you for some very helpful links.- 15 comments
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Can I ask what is the reason behind the poll. Thanks
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I would move into London in a heartbeat if I could. Everything on your doorstep and so much to do. Its the place I could easily retire to if I had the money.
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55 Years with Saws and Wood without Serious Injury and then…..
treevolution replied to Billhook's topic in General chat
Now is the time to realise that the nhs is pushed beyond limits and its our own responsibility to look after ourselves so we don't need to rely on it. I know that if my life needs saving then there is nothing better then the nhs to do that but I don't want to have rely on it for ongoing health problems that I coupd avoid from a change in lifestyle. -
How people finding work at present. I noticed a drop in quoting the last few weeks but I have put it down to all the news on the cost of living. Got work booked in but just seems a bit quiet for this time of year.
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Completely agree that its more suited to work for a company in your younger years. I found that the people pricing for the work had spent to much time off the tools or lack of experienced to quote correctly, it would then fall on the staff to make up for their mistake. I use to hate getting sent to an all day reduction as a two man team knowing full well that two good climbers and groundie would get the job done in under half the time.
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Started at 18 and now 40 and looking forward to getting to 55 and still climbing. I work for myself so can choose the work load and how jobs are done so I don't spead the weekend recovering. I dont think I would want to work at this age for a company as a climber full time as to much is expected of you.
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It took me 3 years to get it right, but fingers crossed I seem to have got it right. 😊
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I heard the the Isuzu is built as a 5 ton truck but down plated to 3.5 ton. Even if your are overloaded by law your truck isn't. Fuso are good but a lot wider then the cabstar.
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Completely agree. Below is a Cedar reduction I did a few months ago. Reason was to reduce the chance of snap outs and for the client to feel more confident in keeping the tree. Also a large Poplar in the back ground which I reduced the regrowth for the same reason.
