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  1. Thread: Hi Pages

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    Re: Hi Pages

    thanks for the replies. I had 3 leads sent to me in a few hours, problem was they were either so far away or one offs. I noticed the lead fee was 8 dollars (not charged during trial). Ive just...
  2. Thread: Hi Pages

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    Hi Pages

    Has anyone had any dealing with Hipages.com.au

    http://www.hipagesgroup.com.au/

    also listed as http://www.homeimprovementpages.com.au

    I just got a cold call offering 45 day trial for free. ...
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    Re: Honda Blades

    Ive just put some of the old blades, purchased from Dean on the new Honda 197, just cut my lawn as a trial and it did a good job, with catcher, if anything it seemed to a better job at filling the...
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    Re: Alternate mower than Honda

    Thanks for all the replies. Just spent a few hundred fixing the Honda 197 so that will get me through summer I hope.
    Ive done a bit a research and checked a few mower shops out and they all still...
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    Alternate mower than Honda

    Ive been using Honda mowers for 10 years with no problems until this latest version I purchased this time last year. Its falling apart from the wheels to the handle bar.

    The big question is...
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    Re: Advice on buying a pole saw

    thanks for the advice, ive been giving a tree lopper work for years but finally have decided to do the work myself as I know how much he charges now. The hedger is mainly for one job that has...
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    Advice on buying a pole saw

    Im just after advice on pole saw's which come with the option on a hedge trimmer attachment. Can anyone recommend/not recommend any. After a commercial grade (stihl/husky/echo ect) that has a...
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    Re: Yearly Income whats a decent amount?

    Ok Scoob, how about you start the thread with your gross income to start the ball rolling, just ball park, it doesnt have to be exact. We will use yours as the bench mark and comment on that
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    Re: Who's working Australia Day?

    No work for me, just about to head out to a bbq. Heard a few mowers going in my area though.
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    Re: Yearly Income whats a decent amount?

    I dont think this is the place to be putting down this info. Just my personal thought though.

    Its hard to call like this as well. Im sure cities charge more than country. Different cities...
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    Sticky: Re: hows the weather

    Im with you Bluey, just finished for the year. 60 lawns done in 3 1/2 days. (help from my wife and son). All days over 30, today must be mid 30s, but finished at 1pm. About to walk up to the...
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    Re: For Getting Payments

    Collingwood,

    I used to get my knickers in a twist about payments. I think the late fee will only upset people. Its sounds like its documented on the invoice well but is charging 5 dollars going...
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    Sticky: Re: hows the weather

    Hope everybody in Sydney and surrounds is getting this rain. Must of had at least 10 mil where I am and its still coming down.
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    Sticky: Re: hows the weather

    You have to love the coast Stripes. Only about 30 on the Northern Beaches, with a nice sea breeze. Rain moving up the coast but it doesnt look like much, or even if it will hit Sydney. Fingers...
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    Re: Blower needed!!!!

    Ive had two popes in my time mowing. The first one lasted about 23 years. Thought he would die pretty quick but he just kept on going. The one now is 4 years on and still going strong. I call...
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    Re: Blower needed!!!!

    I have used the Stihl blowers for a while, the 85. Always a pain in the ass to start, even when warm. The choke lever is always coming lose, to the point the mower mechanic has quite a few in stock...
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    Re: Where is the big money in the game?

    Im all for that, thats what Im here for as well. My point of view is that before putting down your income (dont get this confused quoting per job, tips on quoting, what an average lawn is worth...
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    Re: Where is the big money in the game?

    Your reading too much into it Bluey. I just said it would be a shame if putting down your earnings here on the forum caused someone else to start up in direct competition to you that would impact on...
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    Re: Where is the big money in the game?

    Firstly this post was a bit tongue in cheek but I hope with a message that putting down your earnings is frought with danger, and its something I wont be doing. This information is out in the public...
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    Re: Where is the big money in the game?

    Stripes, sorry mate but I think your mad for putting down what you earn. If you are earning this your mad for listing it in the open. The cowboys will be following you round, undercutting you, the...
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    Sticky: Re: hows the weather

    Sydney just had it hottest November in 40 years and lowest rainfall in 26 years. It rained last night and its still wet now at 9am. Hope its enough to get things growing
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    Re: Where is the big money in the game?

    1. VJ, you have your goals set at clearing $60.00 to $100.00 per hour going by what you have said here. Thats clearing $125,000.00 per year based on 50 weeks work. That must grossing $200k (sorry...
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    Re: Where is the big money in the game?

    VJ, you have had your business set up for under 6 months. I suggest you work on that. Get some good customers, start liasing with various people who can get you work. Its all been said to you...
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    Re: Where is the big money in the game?

    Sunday work must be double time, $10.00 vj :russ:
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    Re: Where is the big money in the game?

    $5.00 for everyone of vj's questions is still a nice income :read_this
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