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IC provide the security of owning a business that is largely unaffected by economic
conditions or trends and franchisees are not cleaners, but business-owners with the drive to build a scalable, profitable, successful operation combining their management skills with NIC’s proven business model. Manchester-based franchisee
Nusrat Ali says: “I was looking for a secure business that would offer me a good return on my investment. After a significant amount of research, I decided that the NIC management franchise was right for me. The training is invaluable... NIC provide you with ongoing support from a Business Development Manager throughout your journey.” With an 80% repeat business rate, the
cleaning sector is estimated as being worth circa £8.8billion per annum and continues to see year-on-year growth as businesses increasingly see the need for those services as a necessity rather than a luxury. There are potential
clients everywhere you look – offices, hospitality and leisure venues, hotels, retailers, factories,
doctors’ surgeries, and schools all have requirements for regular contract cleaning services. Franchising since 1995 and an
Established Member of the British Franchise Association, NIC has been trading for over 50 years and is one of the UK’s largest privately owned facilities management businesses providing leading services to thousands of satisfied clients, many of which are leading household brands. As a management franchise, the role of an NIC franchise owner is to work with experienced Business Development Managers to identify new business opportunities, tender for and win new clients whilst recruiting, and leading, a team to deliver fantastic services to clients. With top-performing franchisees
operating multi-million-pound turnover businesses with strong margins, NIC offers you a fantastic opportunity to build a substantial business with clients who increasingly have the need for daily cleaning services. NIC will provide you with
comprehensive support including an intensive initial training and nurture programme to give your business the best possible launch; marketing, business development, and tendering support for new contracts, including client retention, staff recruitment, HR, payroll, and invoicing. The support NIC provides allows you to focus your time working on your business rather than in your business, with the comfort of being part
of a powerful brand and supported by a team experienced in all disciplines. As full training and ongoing support is
provided, NIC aren’t specifically looking for people with prior facilities management experience. John Spencer, NIC Services Group Chairman explains: “We are looking for people with the ambition, energy, and drive to build a substantial business. People who share our strong sense of business ethics and values, have great communication and management skills along with the self-discipline to follow a proven, successful business model.” NIC Wrexham franchisee Chris Marsden identifies some of the main advantages of the cleaning industry: “It's an essential service, there are opportunities literally everywhere around you. When you attend networking events or meet someone new, they are a potential client as they will more often than not own or work in a premises that requires cleaning.” Chris is working to build up his existing
client base and then looking to explore opportunities to introduce additional services to them including one-off cleans, builders' cleans and so on. Chris adds: “Maximising opportunities
with my clients is very much at the forefront of the NIC mantra so I know I will get the support and guidance I need to achieve this.” “I would say that if you’re prepared to
work hard there are massive benefits to be had in owning a franchise. I would certainly recommend an NIC management franchise.”
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