Annie Blinkhorn Editor


Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up? The book apparently transformed the households and habits of its readers and Kondo's now back with a Netflix series where the ‘organisation consultant and tidying guru' – who suggests you chuck away possessions that fail to ‘spark joy’ – visits American families in order to help them declutter their homes. Now, I’ve not succumbed to Kondo’s methods myself, as anyone who’s seen my desk could tell you (besides which, I can’t find the TV remote, probably buried underneath a pile of stuff). I do, though, recommend highly the practice


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ere you one of the many people who, a couple of years back, discovered Marie


of jettisoning that which does not spark a moderate amount of joy. Or, to put it another way, meaning. While Kondo applies this to the cardboard boxes currently languishing in your loft, there’s a lesson here when it comes to how you spend your day to day: pursue what you truly value. The reasons franchisees give for taking the plunge are manifold, and while securing a decent living and work- life balance feature high on the list, many speak of how much enjoyment they derive from their work, particularly in comparison with their previous roles. In fact, rarely do I read or hear someone telling of what they miss about life before franchising… Some of the most satisfied franchise owners are those that have a strong sense


of helping others, whether it’s their clients or customers, their employees or even the wider community. There are stories and journeys from


franchisees that changed their lives throughout the pages of this issue. Find out how to join them by turning to page 33 – here, you’ll discover many features, presentations, workshops and, crucially, franchise opportunities available at The British & International Franchise Exhibition (1 & 2 February, NEC Birmingham). And to get a head-start on assessing whether you’ll make a good business owner, see page 20 for the most useful qualities a franchisee can possess. So, get cracking on your research and remember: spark joy! l


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