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    Cox Stockman engine swap

    Hi, I have a 32 inch Cox stockman series 3 which is about 5 years old with a briggs motor.
    I need to swap the engine with a new one.
    The only thing that looks difficult is dealing with the drive...
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    Re: HRU216 Chasis Wear Spots

    Yeah I am not complaining, I actually did buy another and will use the old one on roughies,
    But if I can do something with the new one that will make it last longer with little effort, I will.
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    HRU216 Chasis Wear Spots

    My Honda 216 has been running well for 8 years, but a crack appeared in the chassis next to the front wheel and runs right up to the top of the chassis.

    The aluminium has clearly worn thin, so I...
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    Re: Casual Employees

    It's the Landscape Gardener's Award for Western Australia.
    It just says 20% loading for casuals.
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    Casual Employees

    Hi all. I am trying to work out the total hourly cost of a casual employee.

    Here's my calculations so far:


    1. Hourly award rate: $19.05 per hour
    2. Super contribution at 12% : $2.28 per...
  6. Thread: Ride on

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    Ride on

    Hi all. I have a few fairly large commercial jobs that take over an hour to mow with a pushy.
    Looking at getting a Cox Ride on, but not sure whether to go with a 13hp or a larger 18hp.

    I would...
  7. Thread: Data Backup

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    Data Backup

    Hi all.

    Thought I would share an interesting data backup method I implemented on the weekend and it works great.

    It's called 'backup to e-mail'.

    After you install the program, you just...
  8. Thread: Avoid GST?

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    Re: Avoid GST?

    The tax office says you have to register if you have a GST turnover of $75 000 or more.

    I assume turnover means gross business income.

    If the $75 000 is net income after expenses, then I...
  9. Thread: Avoid GST?

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    Avoid GST?

    Hi all, I am just wondering whether it would be worthwhile running two businesses to avoid the whole GST thing, but I am not sure whether there would be any issues.

    From what I understand, a...
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    Re: SMS messaging and Internet payments

    Interesting article... thanks for that info... going to take the bank details off the website.
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    Re: SMS messaging and Internet payments

    Hi, I don't put anything but my BSB number and account number on our website. That's all people need to pay into our business account. They can't access our account without knowing our password, and...
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    SMS messaging and Internet payments

    Hi all. Not sure if this is done widely, but one way I have found useful in communication with customers is using SMS messaging. There's a program called Voipraider (...
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    SMS Messaging and Internet payments

    Hi all. Not sure if this is done widely, but one way I have found useful in communication with customers is using SMS messaging. There's a program called Voipraider (...
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    Glass breakage

    Hi all. I mowed a lady's lawn today. This lady has white pebbles surrounding her garden beds and they spread everywhere. One of the pebbles flew up and broke the front door glass. Probably going to...
  15. Thread: vertimowing

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    Re: vertimowing

    Thanks for that info Cammos. As I said, I have never done it before. Is it difficult to learn? Do you just need a Vertimower... or a Groomer as well? Do you go over the lawn just once with a...
  16. Thread: vertimowing

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    vertimowing

    Hi, I am just curious about vertimowing. Is vertimowing something the average lawnie can take on, or is it a job for someone who specializes in it. I have a couple of customers who have extremely...
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    Sprinkler hole trimmer?

    Hi all. Is there such a thing as a sprinkler hole trimmer that can be used to trim the lawn perfectly around a sprinkler? If so, where can they be purchased?
  18. Thread: Which Bank?

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    Re: Which Bank?

    Below $10, 000 there is no interest. Above $10, 000 the interest is around 6%
  19. Thread: Which Bank?

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    Which Bank?

    Hi all. :wave-hi:

    I've been comparing different Business Bank Accounts available in terms of fees etc.
    The best I've come up with so far is Bankwest's 'Business Bonus Account'.

    The account...
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    Re: public liability insurance

    Dean, could you provide me with an e-mail address or contact phone number so I can contact you regarding public liability insurance?

    Looking forward to your reply,
    Michael
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    Re: Columns for Spreadsheet

    BTW, I will certainly make an appointment with an accountant... just wanted to get a basic idea from all of you before I do...
    I think it's wise to get the accountant to fine tune what I've done...
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    Re: Columns for Spreadsheet

    Ok everyone, here are the columns I finally came up with... in Alphabetical order... taking into account all the comments made.

    Accountant’s Fees
    Advertising
    Bank Fees
    Capital Purchases ...
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    Commercial Vehicle fully Tax Deductible?

    Hi all... just wondering if the running expenses for running a Dual Cab Ute (running on LPG) is fully Tax deductible, or do you still have to run a log book system?
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    Re: Columns for Spreadsheet

    I am extremely grateful for the replies. Now I can fine tune all those categories and make the Taxman or Taxwoman happy. Nothing like a bit of light when you feel like your groping in the dark.
    ...
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    Columns for Spreadsheet

    Hi All... I've decided to run a Cashbook on Excel for the time being. I think it should be more than adequate.
    In my columns I have:

    Motor Vehicle
    Trailer Expenses
    Fuel
    Supplies
    Equipment...
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