Reap what you mow: started in 1982 by Australian, Jim Penman (yes there really is a 'Jim'), Jim's Mowing has 2000 franchisees operating throughout Australia, New Zealand, Canada and now the UK.(FRANCHISE FOCUS)

Richard Harrison, UK operations manager, reports that the

British operation of Jim's Mowing was launched in 2005 and that the business already has franchisees operating from Sussex to Scotland.

'We are crying out for franchisees in the UK,' says Richard.

'There is an abundance of work and a tremendous opportunity for people to build a valuable business. The hard part is finding the right sort of people. Mind you, some of our best franchisees had no landscaping or gardening experience at all when they started. Practical skills can be learned, but you can't teach someone to be reliable, friendly, courteous and professional.'

For a 15,000 …