Industry Spotlight

Industry Spotlight

Written by Business Franchise Magazine
This article appeared in Issue 3#3 (March/April 2009) of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand CLEAN UP WITH ONE OF THESE FRANCHISES! A cleaning franchise can make an ideal first-time business opportunity. Among the most affordable both in terms of upfront and ongoing running costs, a cleaning franchise is typically either a mobile franchise and/or managed from home. Franchisees therefore save on the costs of commercial rentals and the stress of dealing with landlords. Largely choosing their own working hours, franchisees also enjoy a good work/life balance that offers freedom and flexibility. A wide variety of sub-sectors are available within the cleaning umbrella, which include residential home cleaning, and commercial cleaning such as medical centres, shopping centres, office buildings and building sites. Cleaning franchises can also be more specialised, concentrating on carpets, upholstery, blinds and other household items; and even motor vehicles and animals.
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Written by Business Franchise Magazine
This article appeared in Issue 3#3 (March/April 2009) of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand GET INTO BUSINESS WITH YOUR BEST FRIENDS! Australians place enormous emotional value on the relationships with their pets. Not only do they provide many social and health benefits to Australians, pets also contribute greatly to our economy. The Petcare Information and Advisory Service cite that pet care is one of Australia’s largest industries, contributing some $4.62 billion to the Australian economy and employing 44,700 people. Whether it’s operating a shopfront business, a mobile unit or working from home, the following pet-related businesses are currently searching for people interested in running their very own lucrative franchise. Aussie Pooch Mobile offers franchisees a complete change of lifestyle. Operators do more than hydro bathing; they interact with customers, and provide additional services such as grooming and trimming, retail products and friendly helpful advice. For a flexible lifestyle and rewarding career, Aussie Pooch offers low entry costs, minimum overheads and immediate brand recognition. Strong teamwork, leadership, proven systems, a great product and committed support help ensure business success. Ideal for dog lovers with an entrepreneurial spirit who are seeking a flexible lifestyle, Aussie Pooch presents a rewarding career.
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This article appeared in Issue 3#2 (January/February 2009) of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand GET MOVING WITH A MOBILE FRANCHISE Are you continually frustrated travelling to a meaningless job, working long hours and not being financially rewarded? Does your family forget what you look like? Perhaps a mobile franchise is for you! Offering flexibility and variety, most mobile franchises visit assorted destinations, continually collecting new customers. Heavily signed vehicles, whether stationary or in transit, are readily visible by potential clients. Generally substantially cheaper to buy and run than their fixed counterparts, mobile businesses are unaffected by landlords, premises and rental challenges. Ongoing costs are reduced with limited overheads.
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