Author: Edward
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Lawn care franchise UK: what to look for before you buy
If you’ve been searching for a lawn care franchise UK, the options are a mixed bag. Some are genuinely good businesses. Others are little more than a treatment programme and a brand name. Here’s what actually separates them, and why a broader garden maintenance franchise often beats a lawn-only one. The short version A good…
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How to start a gardening business in the UK
Search “how to start a gardening business” and you’ll find no shortage of advice. Most of it is generic — buy a mower, get some business cards, put a few thousand pounds aside. Here’s what it actually involves, step by step, and where most people trip up. The short version You need the right kit,…
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Stuart Thackeray reflects on his first year with Ed’s
Stuart Thackeray came on board to run an Ed’s business in the spring of 2014. Let’s hear what Stuart has to say about his first year with Ed’s. “Before I joined Ed’s I had an established career in London and outwardly I guess my life looked very successful. The reality was I was bored with…
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New recruit at Ed’s North and West Norfolk
Ed’s latest recruit is a working lab called Angus. His owner Stuart covering North and West Norfolk says “although he is in uniform he still finds time to play ball.”
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Spraying Course PA1 and PA6
Ed’s Garden Maintenance Operators Mark (Bournemouth) and Nigel (Worthing) were out training last week at Sparsholt College, Hampshire. They were taking a course to gain their PA1 and PA6 Spraying Licenses. Mark said “The course went well, we have both passed PA1 and now take our PA6 exam next week” – we wish…
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Ed’s First Business Split Releases Capital to the Franchisee
Ed’s franchisee John Marshall has successfully split his business generating a capital sum that exceeds his original franchise investment. John who started an Ed’s franchise in the Chobham area only three years ago has developed a large enough customer base to enable him to sell half of these generating a significant lump sum whilst retaining…
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Great Training at RHS Wisley
We had our best ever turnout at our training event earlier in the week at RHS Wisley; always beautiful, the grounds looked particularly stunning with the autumnal colours. Led by one of Wisley’s horticulture experts our operators had the chance to get their questions answered and expand their knowledge. Our expert Ray discussed treating and disposing…
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Ed’s Garden Maintenance Welcomes New Franchisee for Norwich
Ed’s Garden Maintenance welcomes Ian Waters who has taken on a franchise business covering Norwich and Broadland. Ian, a father of two has spent 25 years working in London. He has a background in IT project management, and for the past three years has worked as an IT contractor. On joining Ian said, “My five…
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In the daily mail
Operator Guy Lilford of the Bracknell and Maidenheadareas appeared in the Daily Mail recently to discuss his success of buying an Ed’s Franchise. With the businessand marketing help of Ed’s along with Guy’s hard work, Guy’s business flourished. Due to the successof his business, Guy is now looking at selling a sectionof his franchise in…
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HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards Finalist
Ed’s Garden Maintenance Operator Matthew May is through as a finalist in the HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards which are supported by Express Newspapers. The winner is to be announced on October 2nd. Matthew May Brian Smart (BFA), Suzie McCafferty (Platinum Wave) Mathew May (Ed’s Garden Maintenance) Cathryn Hayes (HSBC) and Sean Hammond (Express…