Fifteen years ago, Tony and Nicky Kramers took a leap that would reshape not only their own future, but the entire Dunedin region for CrestClean. What began during one of the busiest chapters of their lives with two little boys aged just 1 and 4 has grown into one of

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

Master Cleaners Training Institute is pleased to announce a new training venue for South Auckland CrestClean Franchisees. Pulman Lodge has been selected for its excellent location and will be used as an alternative to Hub West. Modules 1 and 2 of the Cleaning Professionals Skills Suite (CPSS)and Annual Up-skilling will

Congratulations to Leo Li and his wife, Annie Yang, on the arrival on their new family member – a baby girl. Emily Li was born on Tuesday, the 15th of July. Both Annie and Emily are doing well. Originally from Datong, China, for the past three years, Leo has been

Today is Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the fasting for the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims. This holiday celebrates the conclusion of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan, and is also a time to reflect on the Muslim goal of unity and forgive and forget any

Murray Strutton has always been a specialist of sorts, first as a professional restorer of vintage cars and now as the go-to guy for Pure Water Window Cleaning in Tauranga. In the five years that Murray has been a CrestClean Franchisee, he says one of the biggest changes for him

Regional Director for Nelson and Blenheim Barbara de Vries was happy to donate a voucher for a Pure Water Window Cleaning Service to a fundraiser for Hampden Street School. The Pure Water Cleaning was one of many donations to the “monster auction” held during the Annual Quiz Night, which is

For 18 years, Faleni Apati had a fine skilled trade as a welder, however when his wife’s uncle offered him a partnership in a West Auckland CrestClean franchise, he decided to give it a try. Seven years later, he says he enjoys cleaning as much as he did welding. “If

Health and Safety inductions for large, complex workplaces can be very involved, especially when two different company policies come together. However, for CrestClean and Villa Maria, it’s been a smooth process, even on the verge of New Zealand’s new WorkSafe law coming into play. Three South Auckland CrestClean Teams are

Franchisees in Hawkes Bay are hoping to improve their business management skills through a special programme with Workforce Development. Communications, computers, business development, how to complete forms and meet deadlines, and improving English skills, are all part of the specially designed course. “We’ve had three sessions with Angela Sparks and

The Wellington region’s first three CrestClean franchisees have been honoured with their Five Year Long Service Awards. The veteran franchisees were awarded their certificates during the area’s Annual Team Meeting with Managing Director Grant McLauchlan. Wellington’s Regional Director Andrew Alleway says it’s a good sign for Crest to see his