Balancing work and family can be tough, but Irene Abalajen found a way to prioritise both by taking a leap into entrepreneurship. After four years working at a Catholic Parish, Irene sought a career change that would allow her more flexibility. In December 2018, she found the ideal fit with
“If you have any cousins, send them down to Invercargill because I really need more help,” says CrestClean’s Regional Manager Glenn Cockroft. “I’ve got so many new contracts starting this month and I’m just finishing up yet another quote for another building.” Glenn says the expansion of the Invercargill region
Nityanand Sharma never expected to be able to purchase his own home, especially not in the high-priced Wellington region, and certainly not within a year of buying a CrestClean franchise. However, two weeks ago he moved into his new house in the Wellington suburb of Johnsonville. “If I didn’t have
CrestClean is now providing cleaning services to the Hamilton sites of Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC). Waikato Regional Director Nivitesh Kumar says he was approached by LIC’s procurement manager several months ago and that CrestClean’s solid reputation with other dairy industry clients helped to secure the contract. “They’re extremely happy with
Spirits were high as cheerful CrestClean Franchisees gathered at the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce’s Smart Business Centre for a luncheon Team Meeting on the 4th of August. For the past several months, CrestClean Managing Director Grant McLauchlan has been travelling throughout New Zealand, meeting with franchisees face-to-face to discuss their
After 12 years as a CrestClean Franchisee in Christchurch, Jason Dalziel says, “The thing I like the most is the people I work for.” “Like anyone, sometimes I feel like I just don’t want to go to work, but for example, I clean New Brighton School in Christchurch and after
Several North Harbour Franchisees eager to advance their careers and add value to their businesses attended a special Hard Floor Care Training Course on the first weekend in August. The training course was held at Montessori Beginnings Childcare in Stanmore Bay and was conducted by Jim McManus, who covered all
CrestClean Managing Director Grant McLauchlan had the opportunity to personally congratulate many outstanding CrestClean Franchisees at a recent Team Meeting in Hamilton. On the 23rd of July, several Long Service Awards were given to Franchisees who hit their 5, 7, 10 and 11 year marks with CrestClean. They include Gayaneshwar
Regional Manager Yasa Panagoda brought together both Christchurch North and South for a combined Team Meeting on 25th of June. “There were many issues to discuss, such as reforms to Health and Safety and the overall positive growth of the country and our regions,” says Yasa, who adds that bringing
The Room 5 students of St Patrick’s Primary School sure are a clean bunch of kids. They beat out the older students for the term’s “Cleanest Classroom” award. The children worked hard all term and consistently proved that they were able to keep their classroom the cleanest in the school.
When Ashveen and Kamini Raju borrowed $20,000 to purchase a CrestClean franchise, they set themselves what sounds like an impossible goal – to reach $150,000 turnover in a year. Nine months on, the Rajus are nearly there, with $130,000 turnover and 18 customers keeping them amongst the busiest franchisees in
Three years ago, Ashneer and Durgeshni Datt broke away from the hectic pace of Auckland and took a chance on a CrestClean franchise in Invercargill, hoping they’d be able to enjoy a more laid back lifestyle in the deep south. “I’m very happy with the decision to move. It’s much
Owning and operating a CrestClean franchise has given the Fisks a lifestyle that really works for them. After 10 years with Crest in Dunedin, they say the built-in flexibility has been paramount to their happiness. “It fits in with our lifestyle and the things we want to do in our