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    Sticky: Re: David's bookkeeping corner.

    David, that was awesome!! Your an absolute kingpin at this, it's been really helpful, thank you!
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    How Much/ What to Setup??

    Hi Guys,

    I'm just wondering, How much do you need to spend to get setup??

    I was thinking of getting secondhand gear, but doubling up with a different brand, so I was thinking of getting the...
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    Re: Trading Customers???

    Good thinking Jay, I knew I left something out
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    Re: Trading Customers???

    Not a bad idea Andy, we'll just need a certain format to advertise the customers,

    Like -

    Area:
    Cut:
    Time:

    or something like that, so example:
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    Sticky: Re: David's bookkeeping corner.

    Hey David,

    Whats the best method of working out running costs of equipment you haven't purchased yet??
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    Sticky: Re: David's bookkeeping corner.

    David, I gotta say that your tips have been nothing short of amazing, keep them coming!!
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    Re: Dehydration on the job

    Sports Drinks:

    Be careful of these, they're great for replacing lost electrolytes amongst other things, but they're loaded with sugar. The better stuff to get is Staminade, as Its much lower in...
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    Re: Lawnmowing Marketing what works or not

    Don't know if this has been said before, but market research goes a mile!!
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    Re: Medical problems as a contractor

    Problem i've got is that ive just been suspected with epilepsy.

    Now trying to be a sole lawnie and not being allowed to drive has its issues..
  10. Re: Stupid People (i would like to call them something else)

    Hey Everyone,

    This probably refers to page 2 of this thread, But I've been in Customer Service for all of my short working life. And I have heard many times the Statistics:

    If Someone is happy...
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    Re: Yearly Mowing Schedule

    I've very interested in this method Redback, you seem to have the right idea when it comes to working out how to retain your customers year round, and in this industry its a bloody brilliant thing!! ...
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    Re: Poor Old Jim.. ;)

    If Wombat's link doesn't work, try this one:

    http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/franchising/jims-franchisees-want-to-cut-and-run-20091019-h511.html

    I know some who was burned by Jim in one of...
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    Re: angus mac burger

    I thought it was delicious.

    But one con - there was no good Red Wine to be seen!

    apparently the only Vintage they had was some coke a customer had left behind 4 days ago.

    And before you try...
  14. Re: Newbie Question: Charge Low to get the customers?

    Hi VJ,

    I'm also another Newbie of a similar age. What I plan to do, is have a lowest prices guarantee that will say be in effect for only a few weeks or 'limited time only' like what maccas have...
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    Re: Work Experience

    Yeah I saw that thread but I thought it was more of a 'thank-you' thread dedicated to holdenhead for his generosity for Cranbourne Mowing so i didn't wanna ruin the dedication ; )


    But would...
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    Work Experience

    Hi Everyone,

    I posted this on another topic heading, but I thought this was more the place, hoping to reach more of you :)

    I was wondering if any of operators would like a work experience...
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    Re: Work Experience Mornington Peninsula

    Thanks you very Kindly Dean, I really Really appreciate it :)


    I'm just looking for the finer tips of mowing lawns, like how determine the height setting of the blades, and questions like do you...
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    Re: Work Experience Mornington Peninsula

    Exactly, I'd probably be arriving near the end of the day because of my other job, I mean, who could refuse cold beer after a busy afternoon, delivered straight to your job site? :laughing:

    So...
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    Re: Work Experience Mornington Peninsula

    So if i offer beer, then i'd get a chance?? How about a slab for 10 hours work?? appeal to anyone?

    Otherwise what are my other options?

    Cheers
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    Work Experience Mornington Peninsula

    Hi Guys,

    As some of you may have seen I'm looking at starting just a lawn mowing business to begin with, but was wondering if any good hearted indie would take me on as a work experience guy and...
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    Re: "Beat the Price" Guarantee

    Thanks for the feedback guys, I really appreciate it.

    I was thinking of redbacks "reasonable price" clause, that way i'd give myself a buffer.

    The problem is here, is the area is full of...
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    Re: "Beat the Price" Guarantee

    Ok so what sort of ranges (per hour) do people quote generally??
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    Re: "Beat the Price" Guarantee

    Thanks Redback,


    Any other tips? Even general marketing tips??
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    "Beat the Price" Guarantee

    Hi all,

    Has anyone tried or see anyone actively using a price match or price beaten advertising model?

    I was wondering if anyone puts something along the lines of "Will match any price*" or...
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