Alistair Grieves, ServiceMaster Contract Services, Exeter
I originally worked for a Contract Furnishing company in London, neither my wife nor myself wanted to continue working in London so we decided to move to what we considered was the best part of the UK for us, Devon.
As I was experienced in the tendering process, I thought I would use my strengths and look for a franchise, which best suited my abilities. It also enabled me and my family to move to the country and out of London.
What attracted me to contract services, or daily office cleaning was the idea of regular invoicing, whatever I billed I knew I should be billing the same amount the next month, it was a regular income.
As money was tight initially, moving into a new house and buying a new business it was important for us to be able to forecast our income and plan our future.
The best thing about being my own boss is you make decisions and are able to take responsibility for that. I also have the flexibility of working when I wish and taking time off when I wish.
The other nice thing about an established franchise company is there is plenty of advice, new ideas, and other business's to liaise with. It is nice to have other franchisees around you who are doing the same role but not in competition with you.
My wife works in business I find it very important to have a reliable financial colleague, she looks after the accounts side of the business, invoicing, credit control payroll etc.
I would never have had the flexibility or life style that I now enjoy without taking the plunge and investing in my own franchise.
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