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Whether you’re looking to run a management franchise or perhaps a more hands-on one, a cleaning business could sweep you off your feet (in the business sense!), writes Flora Neighbour


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rom commercial cleaning to domestic cleaning, management to hands on, there is a wide range of opportunities out there when it comes to investing in


a franchise in the pristine sector. Estimated to be worth more than £60billion in 2016, the cleaning industry is thriving, with experts predicting a steady growth to continue through 2017 to 2020. So, dust off your preconceptions,


it isn’t simply Mr Muscles and Marigolds, with technology constantly changing and evolving, there will always be opportunity to stay in the game. These developments can affect the equipment your company uses, safety updates affect the chemicals you clean with, and there will always be ways you can enhance your managerial skills. What’s more, the commercial cleaning sector is particularly doing well with advancements in technology, as well


as new businesses creating brilliant environments to work in, and, in turn, requiring regular cleaners. If you’re looking to run a successful business, starting a cleaning franchise will give you the additional support, established network and proven structure for that head start you need. Here, Flora Neighbour speaks to three franchisees in the cleaning industry about their experiences of the sector…


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