This is a video blog issued by Diamond Home Support in February 2016.

Yes Diamond Home Support has had a terrific start to 2016 with 7 franchisees joining our network in the first 7 weeks of the year.

Why has this happened? In simple terms it is because 7 people have realised the significant potential there is in running a Diamond Home Support franchise business.

When I think back about those 7 who have joined us they all had their own motivation and drivers, but there were some key factors which I think helped them make their decision and these might also be factors which help you in deciding if our franchise might be for you too…

1. Domestic cleaning is a genuinely in-demand service. No longer is it seen as a luxury. For many it is now a necessity and something they would not, and could not, do without. For the busy family it gives them time at the weekends together. For the stressed, hard working professional, it gives them something less to worry about. For the elderly, it means they can relax in the knowledge that others can now do for them what they can no longer do.

2. Our franchise business model includes three revenue streams. That is: cleaning; home help services; and gardening. Our new franchisees recognise that this is effectively three businesses in one. In our home help service we are tapping into a gap in the market where demand is rising and where we believe the competition is still relatively low.

3. Our start-up fee is low compared with the sector average. Indeed for many this initially is concerning. Will I get everything I need? Will I get the support and training? Am I going to be missing something that I would get if I paid £5,000 or £10,000 for a similar business model? All of these concerns are frequently shared with me by people like you. In the last 7 weeks, at least 7 people have spoken to me and realised – hey yes in fact you do get a complete package, training and full support. We don’t leave anything out. So rest assured. The money you save when you join us is just that – money saved in your pocket.

4. They recognised that our monthly fee is fixed and relatively low for the sector. That means we don’t take a percentage of your turnover. As your business grows you get to keep more of it. Over the lifetime of a business that can mean thousands of pounds saved. Our recent joiners recognised and appreciated this point.

5. Finally, when joining Diamond Home Support they are joining a family of businesses all supporting and learning from each other. As a franchisor we believe in constantly developing our network of businesses and often this is as simple as holding a mirror up to the network and saying – look this is what is working and this is what isn’t working. 70+ businesses all working together makes for a strong team. Our new franchisees recognise this and see the value in it.

7 people in 7 weeks can’t be wrong!

If this has got you thinking why not find out about becoming a Diamond Home Support franchisee in your area. If you would like more information you can download our prospectus immediately here. Then drop us an email at info@diamondhomesupport.com to see if your area is available…or ask me here.

Laura is the Aberdeen franchisee for Diamond Home Support and this is what she thinks about the franchise opportunity:

” I had researched many franchise opportunities before deciding on Diamond Home Support.  I wanted to work for myself and needed something to fit around my young family and part-time employment.

The simple business model and costs involved were perfect for me, and after speaking with Andrew I felt comfortable that I could build this in to a successful business.

The start-up and management costs are better and fairer than any other franchise that I looked at, so most of the money you make goes in your pocket!

It was hard work at the beginning, but after a couple of months it started to feel routine, although you never stop learning!  Andrew’s help and support is there whenever you need it, and has been invaluable in helping me at times.

I am so glad I went ahead, and know that I can count on the support, experience and encouragement of Andrew, as well as all the other franchise owners.  I certainly know I made the right choice.”

If you are interested in joining the Diamond Home Support cleaning franchise take a look here: www.diamondhomesupport.com/cleaningfranchise