Having always had a keen interest in all things horticultural, choosing a TruGreen professional lawn care business was simple. And having done the research Mr Davy also knew that it provided an opportunity to grow his own business from scratch in a region that he knew had serious potential.

The only regret, he says, is that he didn’t do it 10 years earlier.

He said: “The old adage ‘you get out of something what you put in’ is especially true when you work for yourself, but there is a greater sense of satisfaction in knowing that what has been achieved is down to your own efforts entirely.

“The level of  involvement and support from ServiceMaster is excellent, but not over bearing. I work hard, but still make time to enjoy my golf, as I believe that flexibility within your working hours is a key element of self employment.”

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