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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 turn the loss of a key member of staff into a positive
Losing a valued member of staff can be a positive opportunity for change rather than a disaster, Alan Sargent suggests.
Sargent's solutions - proper assessment of the site can help ensure smooth project delivery
Failing to carry out a thorough external site assessment at the start of a job can lead to big problems, warns Alan Sargent.
Sargent's solutions: How to create the right impression
Honesty, research and forethought are all essential when applying for a job in this industry, says Alan Sargent.
Sargent's solutions - how to make a successful landscape business acquisition
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
There is a way to ensure your clients appreciate that you are more than just a general dogsbody, Alan Sargent advises.
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