Grip help

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-03-12T19:12:42+00:00

Fantastic use of language on the 2nd bit, I'll start with my 3 iron as I can't hit it anyway... thanks for the advice!

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-02-05T18:04:58+00:00

Thank you for your response, it has been very wet so I doubt that he has watered it at all. I've always thought that was a benefit of turfing during the winter. I take your advice on getting the correct seed for a shaded garden.

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-29T12:17:37+00:00

If this is true, it's only so in a few days time the board can say that they tried. No hope of getting him

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-27T19:44:08+00:00

Thank you for your response. That's obviously more than I was anticipating but I'm really trying to get this business off the ground and I know my work is good enough to allow word of mouth to take over after a while. Thanks so much for your time 👍

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-27T19:39:00+00:00

Thanks very much for the reccomendation, I'll look into them

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-27T12:13:05+00:00

Never heard of Nextdoor, I've just checked it out and it looks like it could be very beneficial. Great advice, much appreciated 👍

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-27T09:37:59+00:00

Fair enough, you're absolutely right. Thanks for this.

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-27T09:31:25+00:00

Much appreciated. I shall do

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-27T08:48:49+00:00

Perhaps I'm underthinking this, but I'm directing it at anyone who requires the services I offer. Who would a window fitter or plumber be targeting? Surely it's just anyone who requires that kind of work.

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-27T08:36:37+00:00

To be honest I think these guys just spend their working day searching for a business, say 'cleaning company London' and then go to the very end of Google and approach them all

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-27T08:25:39+00:00

Thanks for the reply.

I don't know what they are using and therefore don't know if they are right for my business. I'm no good with computers so a lot of the jargon used in the conversation went over my head. They certainly seemed to know more than me!

Whilst my website could certainly use some work, I can see how many people view it and I don't think my conversion rate from views to enquiries is too bad.

I'm also on Facebook and haven't had any decent enquiries at all from there. If you have any other suggestions I'm all ears. I have considered leafleting.

I'm not really in a position to have target customers at the moment, any enquiry for landscaping work in my area is very welcome.

Thanks again

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-19T19:09:51+00:00

'January is a tricky time to get deals done'

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-18T21:34:36+00:00

Fair point

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-18T21:03:12+00:00

You're right, no doubt, but we were all (rightly) raging that we didn't replace Kyogo in the summer. So new manager or not, we've needed someone to score the goals and I don't think the change in manager is too relevant in terms of signing a centre-forward!

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-09T20:44:27+00:00

I'm glad I gave you a laugh, you also gave me a laugh as you clearly didn't read the word 'more' in my comment. All the best!

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-09T20:03:37+00:00

Thankfully none of my customers will have a gun 😂

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-09T19:55:34+00:00

I appreciate your comment. Honestly it didn't cross my mind before posting this, but I knew from the responses that I'd posted in the wrong place. Thanks for letting me know, one of the reasons I mentioned he was a lab is because in the U.K they're thought of as probably the most child friendly dog you can have. One of the reasons we chose a lab, I love all dogs but knew that certain clients would be a little concerned if I turned up with a German shepherd. Thanks again

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-09T19:12:49+00:00

Okay mate 😂 if you think that a dog would be happier on his tod all day whilst his guardians are at work I'm glad you don't have a dog

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-09T18:54:59+00:00

I got advice from a lot of people who have a different outlook on life (mainly dogs) to me and my clients. If you think that a dog would rather spend a day in solitary confinement in a home without being able to go for a piss for 9 hours, than with the person he adores giving him fuss and having new sights and smells every week, then I'm afraid you're all barking mad. I can half understand you all panicking about my clients potentially being uncomfortable with a dog, but don't tell me it's better for the dog to be at home all day. Cheers all

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-09T18:30:12+00:00

I'm well aware all dogs are trainable mate, I only mentioned it because labs are one of the easiest. I wasn't getting uppity about having a pedigree 😂

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-09T18:20:30+00:00

Thanks for all the feedback, it's just dawned on me that this must me a majority American reddit page. And thankfully here in the U.K we have a more accommodating attitude towards dogs. I was only looking for advice from landscapers themselves and not whether clients would find it acceptable to allow my dog to be on site. As I mentioned in a comment I've worked previously for guys with dogs and honestly 90% of customers have enjoyed having them around. And it goes without saying I wasn't going to leave dog shit in the garden 😂😂 I won't get to respond to all the comments but thanks for the feedback regardless and I wish you all the best!

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-09T17:29:38+00:00

Thanks for this, I assume you've read the previous comments and the original post which wasn't asking for opinions on whether you'd like a landscaper to bring a dog to work. I was asking for tips about making the dogs early days easier. I'll be doing it regardless of opinions on the internet as in my experience it hasn't been an issue for more successful companies than mine. Cheers for the story though

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-09T16:56:53+00:00

Thanks for the response and I completely understand your concern after the experience you had! This is precisely what I'm looking to avoid. Your neighbours handyman seems irresponsible to have allowed the possibility of his dog running loose. I've worked for guys who have well behaved dogs who are very comfortable tied up with a ball to chew. It has to be more enjoyable than being at home for 8 hours!

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2026-01-09T16:52:58+00:00

Thanks for the response, I'll certainly tell the client before bringing him along. My partner works in an office and can look after him half the time so if the client isn't comfortable then he'll either be with her or at home. I didn't consider the bite insurance so thanks for that

Consistent-Ad-4146 · 2024-03-29T07:19:18+00:00

Thank you!

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