How I got started Lessons in Entrepreneurship

Thomas Crummy established Thomas J Crummy Landscaping in Cloonloo, Co Sligo, in 1998. The company employs four people, including three landscape operatives, and has a separate sports ground maintenance division, Thomas J Crummy Sports Turf Management.

**Why did you set up your business?**

I recognised that there was a need in the Irish market for quality, reliable and professional landscaping services. I come from a family of self-starters, so it seemed natural to ...