Women in Franchising
Greensleeves
How did you find out about franchising and Greensleeves in particular? Shortly after having my two children I decided to set up and run my own bookkeeping business so that I could spend more time at home; my husband already ran a successful accountancy practice. When we had our third child I began to develop a real love of gardening again, and when we decided to move to Shropshire, I looked for my next big challenge. I had been a customer of Greensleeves for many years, and that is where the idea started. My local lawn care expert explained what being a lawn care franchisee involved, the benefits of being your own boss and how Greensleeves provides its franchisees with ongoing support. That is when I contacted head office to arrange a meeting with the directors.
Describe the process for getting on board – how long did it take? It took around three months from deciding that I wanted to join Greensleeves as a franchisee to signing my contract in March 2008. However, there is no timescale or pressure from Greensleeves to sign on the dotted line. They ensure that the agreement
Before joining the Greensleeves franchise network as the owner of Greensleeves Shropshire, Ros Webb had a successful career in accountancy. After starting family life, Ros rekindled her love of gardening and the rest is history.
is perfect for both parties before allowing you to join the network. As I’d been a loyal customer to Greensleeves for many years, I already knew the process well and was confident it was the right step for me.
What attracted you to this franchise opportunity? One of my first memories as a child is helping my grandad on his beloved allotment, which then continued with my dad, so my love of gardening was nurtured very early on. When the opportunity arose for a franchise in Shropshire, I jumped at the chance.
Being a franchisee meant I could be my own boss and manage my hours instead of working a nine-to-five job, so that I could be around more for my children. I love that I had the freedom to attend my children’s sports days and still grow my business.
What was the initial training and support like? The training I received from Greensleeves was exceptional. Once I was comfortable with the initial training, I moved on to setting up my office, purchasing a van and equipment. Director Phil Paddock accompanied me on my customer
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