Sargent's Solutions

Alan Sargent is an independent gardens consultant. His latest book, The Landscaper's Survival Manual, is available from www.alansargent.co.uk.

Sargent's solutions - how to make a successful landscape business acquisition

11 April 2018 , By Alan Sargent

Buying another business can increase your own offer but there are important questions to consider, says Alan Sargent.

Sargent's solutions - regulations and legislative requirements underline the professional status of landscape contractors and gardeners

14 March 2018 , By Alan Sargent

Regulations benefit individual gardeners and landscapers as well as the wider industry, Alan Sargent explains.

Sargent's solutions - tips on how to optimise your application for a gardening job

9 February 2018 , By Alan Sargent

Making your job application stand out can be key to landing a senior or head gardener position, Alan Sargent explains.

Sargent's solutions - how to avoid the traps of 'professional non-payers'

11 January 2018 , By Alan Sargent

Be wary of unscrupulous clients who may look for loopholes to avoid settling up at the end of a job, Alan Sargent warns.

Sargent's solutions - avoiding potential pitfalls when accepting extra landscaping work

7 December 2017 , By Alan Sargent

Taking a considered approach can help prevent welcome requests for extra work becoming a curse, Alan Sargent explains.

Sargent's solutions - take care of the T&Cs to ensure contract clarity

16 November 2017 , By Alan Sargent

Clear terms and conditions and contract security can help smaller operators to avoid payment issues, says Alan Sargent.

Sargent's solutions - how to attract the best staff for your business

11 October 2017 , By Alan Sargent

There are ways to find quality candidates for horticultural jobs if you widen your search parameters, Alan Sargent suggests.

Sargent's Solutions: What is the difference between a head gardener and gardens manager? Part 2

22 September 2017 , By Alan Sargent

In the second of a two-part article, Alan Sargent looks at the functions of today's gardens manager.

Sargent's solutions - the benefits of CPD for your business

19 July 2017 , By Alan Sargent

Continual learning is an essential part of the job and professionals should embed it in their work process, says Alan Sargent.

Sargent's solutions - what you need to know and do before becoming a sole trader

26 May 2017 , By Alan Sargent

Careful preparation is essential for anyone moving from a full-time job to being self-employed, says Alan Sargent.

Sargent's solutions - self-employed vs employee status? The pros and cons

31 March 2017 , By Alan Sargent

Think long and hard before deciding to switch from self-employed status to a full-time position, Alan Sargent advises.

Sargent's solutions - protecting your professional integrity

20 January 2017

There is a way to ensure your clients appreciate that you are more than just a general dogsbody, Alan Sargent advises.

Sargent's solutions - this issue he works through the pros and cons of rebranding

25 November 2016 , By Alan Sargent

Rebranding can be very useful but avoid confusion or clients could think that you have ceased trading, Alan Sargent warns.

Sargent's solutions - pay attention to detail to avoid contractual pitfalls

28 October 2016 , By Alan Sargent

A focused and thoroughly professional business approach can help to prevent potential disputes, says Alan Sargent.

Sargent's solutions - caution advised in signing up to perfection

30 September 2016 , By Alan Sargent

Any request from a potential client for a 100 per cent clean and tidy job should set alarm bells ringing, Alan Sargent warns

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