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    Hourly rate vs flat rate

    IDEA MINDSET PEOPLE 
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    Hourly rate vs flat rate

    IDEA MINDSET PEOPLE 
    Hi so the customers are coming frue a social media website I only have a Facebook page where I have 350+ of customers properties before and after pictures.
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    Hourly rate vs flat rate

    IDEA MINDSET PEOPLE 
    Hi everyone so I run a gardening and grounds maintenance business and all my jobs are fixed rates.When a new customer asks if I charge a hourly rate I say no I only charge a fixed rate they don't reply or want to know.How can I push past this and leave the door open for negotiation I think they...
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    Validating new customer and.......

    EXECUTION 
    Hi everyone so I am starting to look for key words when speaking to a new customer to see if they would be the right fit for my business.When speaking with a prospective client: reasonable affordable budget discount hourly rate if you do the work we take away the waste these types of comments...
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    For those who haven't made a sale yet...

    NOTABLE! CHAT 
    Hi yes gardeners are needed due to the propertys and business grounds that need to be maintained.I ask other gardeners for advice on YouTube and they suggested advertising on social media where I am getting 533 views but no replies.
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    For those who haven't made a sale yet...

    NOTABLE! CHAT 
    So I'm not sure if this comes under your topic but how much more can a person do?.I run a gardening business and always do a good job I have business cards with my facebook link a QR code I'm on two social networking sites with a link to my Facebook page with all my before and after work I...
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    You're from where??

    HOT! INTRO 
    Hertford Hertfordshire "Greetings".
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    Customers trying to low ball me.

    IDEA 
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    Customers trying to low ball me.

    IDEA 
    Appreciate the reply totally get what your saying.
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    Customers trying to low ball me.

    IDEA 
    Apparently this is news to me "yes it is".
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    Customers trying to low ball me.

    IDEA 
    So I thought I would chuck a update out there on my progress.How I advertise is with high volume business cards frue peoples doors and a Facebook page where potential customers can see all my work I have carried out also advertise on my trailer.But I am still struggling to get customers each...
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    Needs to be said... sell the DAMN motorcycle.

    HOT! RANT 
    I have got a full motorbike licence "Obtained in the uk" where there is strict training to pass for a full licence.I will always appreciate my category to ride a big bike becuse I have it for life. I have a full motorbike licence which I will always appreciate and have for life amongst other...
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    Customers trying to low ball me.

    IDEA 
    I totally agree with you on "A quote is a quote. If the scope changes, so does the quote. If they don't agree, then they can keep shopping. Otherwise, upsell them. "That work wasn't part of the quote, but I can do that extra work you asked about and XYZ work (which you didn't ask about but is...
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    Customers trying to low ball me.

    IDEA 
    Hi LateStarter. Hi I need a reply becuse some customers like me to phone them in advance as a heads up I will be arriving at your property tomorrow.So I give them a call to say I am on my way if they say yes that's all good I will not be home of just carry out the work or something then I am...
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    Customers trying to low ball me.

    IDEA 
    HI Dan Hi I gave the customer a quote there and then to do a hedge cutting job to take a percentage off and take away.Then the next day they wanted even more taking off like 2ft I said that would cost more plus yo take away they said no.Another site I walked into a office spoke to a boss to...
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