As a busy working mum of two, I know that it is a struggle to achieve a good work life balance so when I was looking for a business opportunity I wanted to find something that gave me the flexibility to work around my family life so Cleanhome offered the perfect solution.

Starting a business is not for everyone and running any business requires hard work, however I have found that doing it through a franchise is a more secure option and allows you to build a successful and profitable business with the backing from a bigger business network. Apart from benefiting from an established brand which has already been tried and tested, there are a number of other advantages with the franchise model.

Being Your Own Boss

One of the best things about running my own franchise is having responsibility for everyday decisions and knowing that the success of the business comes down to me. I have always dreamed of becoming my own boss and so to be running a business successfully has allowed me to realise my ambition but with the security of having a wider network of support behind me.

Flexibility to work the hours you want

The Cleanhome management team encourages us to balance our work and family/personal life as they believe that flexibility really helps bring out the best in their franchisees which in turn helps us to grow the business. The ethos is that the happier people are, the more successful their business. I am a mother of two with a very hectic family schedule so I wanted to find a career which would allow me to work around my family life. Choosing the right franchise who’s business model accommodates it, is a great way to get the flexibility that you are looking for. Like any other job, sometimes there will be busy periods but I feel that by being your own boss you can tailor the hours around your family life and responsibilities which gives you the ability to achieve the perfect work life balance.

On-going training and support

With a good franchise company, you will receive support from the management team who will be in regular contact to ensure that you can share any worries or concerns you may have and make sure that you have all the help you need. A proactive management team also provides you with all the training you need in order to learn how to run a business effectively and implement an ongoing training programme to ensure that you stay at the top of your game.

Cleanhome provided me with an initial two-day training programme to ensure that I had the knowledge and skills I needed to open my business. Two additional training days are organised every six months to ensure that we are provided with ongoing training and support. Running a Cleanhome franchise has been the perfect solution for me, giving me the tools I need to run my own successful business while also allowing me the flexibility to manage my work and home life without having to compromise on either.