Investment: From £10k-£200k
The Dublcheck support team: “A great team” says Julie Berry
wanted to, such as going to Australia.” Franchisees can start small with the minimum turnover package of £14,400 per annum for those who want to run their business and start small while retaining the security of their current job. Or a purchase of up to £500,000 of annual turnover, with no upper limit, is available to those who want to run a substantial managed business. The variable investment levels offered by Dublcheck allow franchisees the flexibility to run either a hands- on business, a partly managed venture with some hands-on duties, or a wholly managed business depending on their skills, ambitions and lifestyle.
Franchisee Len Donnelly, previously a retail manager, says: “Since I became a franchisee the work-life balance is great.”
Franchisee Mujeeb Sayeed invested in a guaranteed turnover package of £120,000, which Dublcheck achieved for him in year one. He says: “As you learn the business, Dublcheck builds up the sales for you at your own pace.” He and his wife Maureen have adopted full managerial positions and employ a team of cleaning staff. They were so pleased with their investment they recommended the Dublcheck opportunity to other family members who also invested in a franchise. Julie Berry, franchisee, had itchy feet. She’d been working at an Aldi regional office and was feeling distinctly deskbound. “I also had two children and balancing that with a full-time job wasn’t working out. I really wanted something that would work better around my family commitments.”
The main thing that attracted Julie to Dublcheck was the fact that the company provides all the initial clients to the franchisees. “Getting clients is the hardest bit,” says Julie. “Knowing that I’d have a guaranteed income really swung it for me. The fact they only deal with commercial enterprises also appealed. Business premises will always need to be cleaned, often on a daily basis.” Around two years ago, Julie felt it was time to expand so invested in a further Dublcheck
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growth option – and the business blossomed. “A lot of work came in through word of mouth, but Dublcheck found me loads more too,” she says.
Julie adds: “It’s hard to make a decision to give up your job and secure income, but Dublcheck are a great team. Any queries and they’re just a phone call away – for anything from accounts to sales. They allowed me to get on with things, but the support is there if I need it and I’ve got a really good relationship with other franchisees too.”
Julie enjoys network meetings and connecting with other businesses and is also treasurer of Rochdale Borough Women’s Enterprise Network, which helps other women start up in business.
Julie underwent initial training in commercial cleaning and business management, as well as having a mentor when she started. “I went to a franchise exhibition recently to help out – it’s good to give back,” she explains. “I haven’t mentored anyone yet, but they suggested I might and I thought, ‘Oh crikey!’ But it’s just another one of the fantastic opportunities and challenges being a Dublcheck franchisee brings. It would be a brilliant thing to do.”
In addition, Dublcheck franchisees are equipped with the tools and knowledge they need to uphold the values of the Dublcheck brand, which has resulted in a 90 per cent client-retention rate.
The initial investment covers a training course, ongoing training and support, access to branded uniforms, products, sales and marketing tools, and stationery. All invoicing and cash collection is managed electronically by Dublcheck, allowing the franchisees to concentrate on developing lasting client relationships.
Mujeeb confirms: “Everything is handled by an internet-accessed database, which deals with all aspects including invoicing, documentation, debt management, sale history and general communications. This makes managing the business that much easier and
Julie Berry Dublcheck franchise owner
allows you to concentrate on dealing with staffing, customers and suppliers.” Carol asserts: “With our experience and track
record we can safely say that if you put in the effort and follow the system, the rewards with Dublcheck are there for everyone to see.” The benefits of Dublcheck are: • Sales contracts provided • 19 years’ experience • Low cost entry • Invoicing and cash collection • Recession-proof utility business • Rapid return on investment • Low overhead requirement • Master licences available • Training and ongoing support from head office
• A mentor franchisee to guide and assist. n
DUBLCHECK Carol Stewart-Gill,
Founder and Chairman
Website:
www.dublcheck.co.uk email:
info@dublcheck.co.uk Phone: 0800 317 236 classification: Commercial cleaning services
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