tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post5980256293518566296..comments2024-03-28T09:25:14.379+00:00Comments on Veg Plotting: Book Review: Design, Grow, SellVPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-48965046319543795192013-03-17T15:01:34.493+00:002013-03-17T15:01:34.493+00:00Hi Anon - thanks for that, I'll update the pos...Hi Anon - thanks for that, I'll update the post with that info :) For anyone reading this, here's the link to <a href="http://www.outset.org/" rel="nofollow">Outset</a>.VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-70543886130129303022013-03-17T14:40:16.062+00:002013-03-17T14:40:16.062+00:00Hello,
Eerything that was done by Business-links i...Hello,<br />Eerything that was done by Business-links is now done by Outset. Just took a business start-up course with them. Highly recommended. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-12892429449490889452013-03-13T09:01:11.579+00:002013-03-13T09:01:11.579+00:00Hi Hannah - thanks. Honest and fair reviews are wh...Hi Hannah - thanks. Honest and fair reviews are what I'm about :)VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-21147967834132055402013-03-12T19:25:31.770+00:002013-03-12T19:25:31.770+00:00I was really interested to see your review of the ...I was really interested to see your review of the Country Living, 'Design, Grow, Sell'. I'm a subscriber to the magazine and used think that everything on it's pages was perfect but I think I'm becoming slightly disillusioned with it, it's view of reality doesn't really match mine anymore. It was lovely to see some of their work being given an honest and fair review.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01890255701898337810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-20366168768754051882013-03-11T12:16:29.752+00:002013-03-11T12:16:29.752+00:00Karen - I've found Judy's website really u...Karen - I've found Judy's website really useful, enjoy. I was thinking of you when I wrote about Derry's course - it was so lovely having you to stay :)<br /><br />Gwenfar - that's a really good idea. Not only will you get a really good idea of whether it's for you, you'll also build up lots of contacts - especially important seeing you're moving to a completely new part of the country. Good luck with the move and your musings - I look forward to hearing how you get on :)VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-53462642771423918322013-03-10T18:04:37.567+00:002013-03-10T18:04:37.567+00:00This is a really helpful post and thanks for the r...This is a really helpful post and thanks for the review and suggestions. I've been thinking about having a plant nursery on and off for years, but not sure if it is right for me. Aiming to try getting work, even if voluntary, at a specialist nursery near Sheffield once we move to see first if I even want to work in that environment, before I think about having a business. I've already contacted Derry Watkins about the 'grow your plants for sale' course and she got back to me very quickly. Will follow up the books. too. The points raised in your review (particularly the practicalities and costs) and the links/further reading you provide are just what I need at this very moment - thanks VP! Gwenfar's Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07326735419091325096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-17069471307862960012013-03-10T17:28:22.926+00:002013-03-10T17:28:22.926+00:00Interesting review VP and a very useful list of re...Interesting review VP and a very useful list of resources. From your list I found Derry Watkins course very useful. <br />I shall have a look at Judy Helminsley's blog/website - as I have not come across that before.<br />KKaren - Artists Gardenhttp://www.artistsgarden.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-42822070466558012392013-03-10T13:12:27.739+00:002013-03-10T13:12:27.739+00:00Hi Helen - I had you in mind when I wrote this pos...Hi Helen - I had you in mind when I wrote this post :)<br /><br />Your talk could have been Chamber of Commerce or Business Link. The latter used to do really good talks and courses and also used to offer free one hour business start-up advice clinics. I believe they were disbanded just when they were needed the most.<br /><br />As you say, finding the advice can be hard, that's why I decided to put quite a long resource list at the end of the review based on what I've found to be really helpful & from talking to a few people :)VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-24613031496581965642013-03-10T12:54:26.930+00:002013-03-10T12:54:26.930+00:00As you know I toy frequently with the idea of set...As you know I toy frequently with the idea of setting up a nursery but I know the reality if that the income I would derive would be sufficient to cover my mortgage and other costs so for me this aspiration is a long term plan and something maybe to supplement my income.<br /><br />I did have my own business some years ago doing inventories in the property rental market and I remember going to an excellent talk for potential new business which must have been run by something like the Chamber of Commerce. There is information and advice out there for small businesses but I think its hard to locate plus it helps, as you say, to have financial experience or contacts. I'm lucky to have some accountancy qualifications so tax etc dont scare me.<br /><br />My biggest issue is whether to go for an online nursery or to do plant fairs. I favour the former but am still pondering the packaging and payments issues. I might get the Nursery book you mention above - it might help crystalise some thoughtsHelen/patientgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164036792673009326noreply@blogger.com