FRANCHISE
Life FINDING FREEDOM
Minster Cleaning Services gave Simon Vamplew the fl exibility to be there for defi ning childhood moments
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Like most parents, Simon Vamplew’s life was turned upside down when he had children. But he’s found that the freedom and fi nancial security of owning a franchise have helped him
get the best of both worlds. Simon had been in charge of Minster Cleaning
Service’s Gloucester franchise for 10 years when the fi rst of his two sons arrived. “Having children changes you and you have to change your management style. I used to do a lot of things myself but it forced me to delegate and that was great. Putting a structure in has actually helped the business grow in the long term.” Being his own boss, with a trusted team behind
him, gives Simon the fl exibility to be there for those defi ning childhood moments. “I can work my diary around school events. I was there on their fi rst day, and I can get to sports days and parents’ evenings. I wouldn’t be able to do that as someone else’s employee. “I tend not to leave the house until 8.30am and I’m back by 6.30pm. So I was there for most bath times when they were little. Sometimes things come up, which, as the boss, you have to deal with. But generally you’ve got that fl exibility.” His family has also benefi tted from the fi nancial security that comes with owning a commercial cleaning management franchise. It’s a low-risk industry that allows you to ride out economic peaks and troughs because of the essential business-to-
business nature of the work. And it’s what attracted Simon to Minster in the fi rst place. “Funnily enough, it was my dad that encouraged
me to do it. I was in my late 20s, but Minster showed me a 10-year business plan and I could see a long- term career. It was a new territory and down to me to drive it, but Minster has a proven formula with a track record of success.” Since Simon started, training and support has
become an even more crucial part of Minster’s success. Franchisees are given ongoing support with operational management, administration, bookkeeping, marketing and IT, as well as professional advice in complex areas, including employment law, health and safety and environmental legislation.
For Simon it’s a decision that’s really paid off. He’s built a career that’s enabled him to give his family everything they need and more. “I’ve got an income I wouldn’t have working similar hours in another company. We can help the kids through university and set them up in life to do what they want. The great thing about running your own business is, if I want something for my family I can go out and get it by increasing revenues rather than waiting to go up a pay scale.” l
minsterfranchise.co.uk minster@minsterfranchise.co.uk 0121 386 1722
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