http://www.interiorscape.com Interiorscape Forum http://www.interiorscape.com/Scaper-Talk-Discussion-Forum/General-Scaper-Talk/Any-thoughts Clem: Be careful about removing anything before you get this resolved IN WRITING...many states' laws pass title to personal property as soon as an invoice or delivery receipt is signed by the customer, and therefore the property may not be yours to reclaim without written agreement by the client. That said, you obviously have a client you cannot trust. Since there is no "handshake" relationship with this client, in the future all transactions MUST require a signed purchase order prior to installation, and a signed delivery receipt stating that the items sold and received by the client are in agreement with the terms of the P. O. and are satisfactory to the client for that purpose. And you might consider putting them on COD for the installs, even if you have them "on account" for service billings. Just sayin'. Clem Fri, 04 May 2012 05:58:08 -0700 General Scaper Talk http://www.interiorscape.com/Scaper-Talk-Discussion-Forum/Industry-Calendar/OFA-Short-Course MichelleOFA: The 2012 OFA Short Course offers an interior plantscape educational program for those in sales, for technicians, and for owners. One day of sessions focuses on boosting your sales success. The second day’s highlights are an advanced plant care workshop for technicians (partly held at Franklin Park Conservatory) and education for owners. From hot new plant varieties – especially those that are easy to incorporate and maintain in interior settings – to educational sessions focused on business development, you will have a chance to listen to and network with the industry’s best and brightest as you discover ways to expand profits and attract new customers. The OFA Short Course is July 14-17, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio. www.ofa.org/shortcourse. Wed, 02 May 2012 05:46:28 -0700 Industry Calendar http://www.interiorscape.com/Scaper-Talk-Discussion-Forum/Holidays-and-Special-Occasions/Holiday-Rental-Pricing GreenDog: Thanks Clem and David. I appreciate your help! Tue, 01 May 2012 06:01:35 -0700 Holidays and Special Occasions http://www.interiorscape.com/Scaper-Talk-Discussion-Forum/Promote-Your-Company--Service/DISCOUNT-PRODUCT-ANNOUNCEMENT NewPro: The following Mega Pots Plant Containers are for sale at a substantially discounted wholesale price. 266 x Mega Pots Faux Stone Planter 13 - (13.5" OD) 266 x Mega Pots Faux Stone Planter 15 - (15.5" OD) 500 x Mega Pots Faux Stone Planter 20 - (20" OD) 252 x Mega Pots Faux Stone Planter 24 - (24.5" OD) 330 x Mega Pots Faux Stone Planter 30 - (30" OD) 12 x Mega Pots Faux Stone Planter 36 - (36" OD) 41 x Mega Pots Faux Stone Planter 42 - (42" OD) These large planters come completely sealed for indoor use. Drill drainage holes for outdoor use. These commercial planters are constructed of a heavy duty plastic using a rotational molding process. The end result is a lightweight plant container with a natural stone planter appearance. The Mega Pots Faux Stone Planters are designed to withstand even the harshest of climates. Its durability lends itself well to high traffic areas. Available in Charcoal Granite (see color online at [url=http://www.newprocontainers.com/outdoor-planters/mega-pots-outdoor-planters]NewProContainers.com[/url]). Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:55:44 -0700 Promote Your Company / Service http://www.interiorscape.com/Scaper-Talk-Discussion-Forum/Plants/Exterior-containers Rick: Did you actually proposed a MONA (MPS) system and they rejected it? It certainly will solve your problem. Rick W Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:41:44 -0700 Plants http://www.interiorscape.com/Scaper-Talk-Discussion-Forum/Plants/Live-Wall-Logos GreenDog: Anyone have experience in using a live wall to create a companies logo? Any suggestions? I have two pretty awesome proposals I'm working on and I really think that something like this could seal the deal. Any input is appreciated!! Thanks! Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:29:00 -0700 Plants http://www.interiorscape.com/Scaper-Talk-Discussion-Forum/Introductions/greetings-from-North-Carolina Clem: If you would like to access the archives of the original 'Scaper Talk forum sponsored by the now-defunct Interiorscape Magazine, you can go to the Wayback Machine at www.archive.org and search interiorscape.com as far back as you like. You'll find hundreds of threads and posts on every subject imaginable that relates to this industry. Clem Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:01:10 -0700 Introductions http://www.interiorscape.com/Scaper-Talk-Discussion-Forum/Holidays-and-Special-Occasions/Christmass-Supplier GreenDog: GKI, Meravic, Melrose International, Raz Imports, Dekra Lite are a few.. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:52:39 -0700 Holidays and Special Occasions http://www.interiorscape.com/Scaper-Talk-Discussion-Forum/Legal-and-Contracts/Simple-contracts Clem: Some clients want a new contract document every year and others don't. Some will supply their own contract boilerplate and ask only that you supply addendums that show service inventories and related site-specific info, and maybe price sheets for things like rotational color, add-on costs for plants, containers and additional per-unit maintenance costs, holiday, etc. It's always best to have a written agreement that will pass legal muster in the unlikely but possible event of a dispute or claim against you for non-performance. As my dad, a longtime union official, always said, "if it's not in writing, it doesn't mean s**t!" Clem Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:10:12 -0700 Legal and Contracts http://www.interiorscape.com/Scaper-Talk-Discussion-Forum/Sales-and-Marketing/How-to-buy-a-company gop1971usa: Thanks You. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:14:01 -0700 Sales and Marketing