I think there is a general opinion amongst independant stump grinders that something that brings us together to have a national face is a good thing...I think there is a sceptisism about if it is possible and how it would be funded. There are a few routes
route 1) my original idea of a non profit cooperative. i like this idea a lot but do not know how members spread all over would make this work, and then the costs have to be shared with some perhaps feeling like they may be not getting as much out of it as others...tricky one..
route 2) well.............. ideas required.....i intend to set the site up and advertise it from my own pocket to start, i am local but in theory instead of putting my own business directly (on google clicks) i will put a simple national website
www.nationwide-stump-removal.co.uk up instead..and if my idea works, i should get work out of it...and so should those also listed. so if you want in on the 'free for you' trial let me know.......i guess this is me putting my money and idea where my mouth is!!
Feedback has been good. this is a long term project and it will be created from feedback and active participation.
The idea is a worker and is what we as independants need for more work, a saving in advertising, running costs and a means of bringing stumpgrinding to the publics attention. Be good for us to mesh up and bring some continuity to the world of stumping..
Its all good....
Feed back..get listed on the updated national map and lets see where it takes us....
Rob