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Post by: *thomas james on December 10, 2006, 12:48:31 am
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Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: Sir Squeaky on December 10, 2006, 02:09:34 am
I'm willing to join if I get free ladders. :D
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: jeff1 on December 10, 2006, 10:12:22 am
Never heared of them? do you have a link?
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: ducky on December 10, 2006, 11:01:46 am
laddersfree.co.uk   :)
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: S.A.J on December 10, 2006, 11:43:02 am
Take a look at this jeff, It was a while ago though.

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=16520.0

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=14946.0
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: jeff1 on December 10, 2006, 12:37:28 pm
Cheers SAJ, Make Interesting Reading.
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: Jon T.C. on December 10, 2006, 12:57:59 pm
Did a few jobs for them this year, not the greatest paid work by any means. But I needed the work at the time and was gratrful for it. Always paid me on time though ! However, I have not renewed my membership.

Regards Jon
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: WavieDavie on December 10, 2006, 01:14:42 pm
Jon

To save me going through all the T+Cs, can you give a quick rundown on how it works?

Do they price the job and sub it out, or do you give them your price.

Do they pay you after taking their cut, or do you send them a commission.

Is the customer yours for all time, or do you hand them back if you don't renew.

Thanks in advance if you're allowed to tell.
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: poleman on December 10, 2006, 02:05:19 pm
Wavie. Both, if they get the work in then they ask you to quote or if they have the work they say thats the price would you like it?

Andy
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: WavieDavie on December 10, 2006, 02:30:55 pm
Thanks Andy,

How about the payment side of things and who "owns" the customer?

Come along man, pay attention!  ;)
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: poleman on December 10, 2006, 03:21:44 pm
They have the work so its def there work and they only pay when they get paid and as we all know commercial customers do take there time  :-\ I use to do a lot of work for ladderfree (10k a year) but as you know I have downsized my business because of a life changing situation and I am no longer a member 

Andy
PS I would say laddersfree are very professional at what they do 
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: WavieDavie on December 10, 2006, 03:42:33 pm
Thanks again Andy,

Might give them a go.
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: Roy Harding on December 10, 2006, 04:26:24 pm
You pay ladders free a membership fee it was a £100. Then you supply trade reference's and choose what 3 counties you are willing to cover.

They normally get two qoutes for the job, offer the contract to the lowest but charge the higher fee to the company.  This bit I was told buy someone who did work for them.


Roy
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: Majestic on December 10, 2006, 06:21:43 pm
I was with them for 2 years, I did not even quote for 1 job. For me it was a waste of time
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: matt on December 10, 2006, 06:23:55 pm
Tbut as you know I have downsized my business because of a life changing situation



Andy, i hope your not ill or anything as it wouldnt be as much fun having you not bite all the time ;)

seriously, hope your well ( as you have entertained me a little in the past)
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: poleman on December 10, 2006, 06:53:51 pm
YES my health BUT don't let that change the way we feel about each other  :-X  ;D

Do you still go to Weymouth only because we are there every 8 weeks now?

Andy
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: matt on December 10, 2006, 06:59:51 pm
YES my health BUT don't let that change the way we feel about each other  :-X  ;D

Do you still go to Weymouth only because we are there every 8 weeks now?

Andy

so you have been ill, you ok now then or what ?? ?? ??

yes, still go down to weymouth, picked up a pub / hotel type of place a few weeks ago,

i have a RO setup on-site now, saves me dragging water down
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: poleman on December 10, 2006, 07:06:56 pm
Dont wont to say on open forum but beating it  ;)

We have a contract with Wards and do 3 big blocks of flats and they pay well, if you ever wont me to cover for you or if you wont to sell the work you know I am more than happy to help  :)

Andy
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: matt on December 10, 2006, 07:14:31 pm
Dont wont to say on open forum but beating it  ;)

We have a contract with Wards and do 3 big blocks of flats and they pay well, if you ever wont me to cover for you or if you wont to sell the work you know I am more than happy to help  :)

Andy

cheers for the offer :) if i ever get stuck, i will get in touch

you havent got a sore lip from biting them hooks have you ;)
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: poleman on December 10, 2006, 07:44:45 pm
Hehehe nope

Here is where we are every 8 weeks at Weymouth if you are in there area, come and see a pro at work  ;)

http://www.workhouses.org.uk/index.html?Weymouth/Weymouth.shtml

Andy
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: matt on December 10, 2006, 07:50:49 pm
Hehehe nope

Here is where we are every 8 weeks at Weymouth if you are in there area, come and see a pro at work  ;)

http://www.workhouses.org.uk/index.html?Weymouth/Weymouth.shtml

Andy


should be easy to find, just follow the trail of wasted money, afterall you love to waste money by buying a system and not going DIY ;)

oh and i guess the gold plated van will be shining like a beacon for all to see, thats right isnt it ?? ?? ?? you money wasters use gold plated vans ;)
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: poleman on December 10, 2006, 08:30:32 pm
Well you would say that, but its payed for its self with in the first year and still has a life span for 7 years, so only one winner the pro system

Think we better stop there, dont think everyone once to read our banter  ;) 

Andy
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: Moderator David@stives on December 10, 2006, 08:44:16 pm
Andy

I want to hear it, you are one of the guys who have really inspired me over the years.

People like you, D Woods, Paul Smith, Steve K etc , have really helped to turn my business around, I am now on the road to success and cant thank the likes of you enough.

I am sorry I have not mentioned everyone, but these guys really stand out and if you benchmarked yourself against these people you will not go to far wrong.

Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: Roy Harding on December 10, 2006, 08:55:07 pm
Andy

I want to hear it, you are one of the guys who have really inspired me over the years.

People like you, D Woods, Paul Smith, Steve K etc , have really helped to turn my business around, I am now on the road to success and cant thank the likes of you enough.

I am sorry I have not mentioned everyone, but these guys really stand out and if you benchmarked yourself against these people you will not go to far wrong.



Yes Andy your are a fine example of what many of us would like to aspire to.

Roy
Title: Re: laddersfree members
Post by: matt on December 10, 2006, 09:07:06 pm
Yes Andy we all love you mate


and we know you love me ;)