She’s the queen of quality with a stack of accolades as testament to the high standards she prides herself on delivering. Sophie Chase has just picked up another Certificate of Excellence, the third such award this year and making a grand total of 14 since she joined CrestClean. The latest
Dunedin couple Aaditya and Diksha Shrivastava couldn’t be happier with their decision to buy a cleaning business. “We wanted to invest in a sustainable business and after some research we found CrestClean,” says Aaditya. “We like the flexibility of the job and it’s given us more security.” It’s just six
After moving to New Zealand, electronics engineer James Yun soon realised it would be almost impossible to carry on working in the same profession. “It was too difficult to get a job because there were no electronics factories here,” he says, recalling what it was like after arriving from Korea.
CrestClean’s Olly Boss has been delighted with the uptake of tax management software that will make life a whole lot easier for the company’s business owners. He says franchisees have been quick to click on to the many advantages offered by MYOB, which is currently being rolled out. Olly says
After 15 successful years with CrestClean, Vince Fisk is not thinking of quitting anytime soon. In fact the Dunedin business owner still enjoys the job and the freedom that comes with being his own boss. “It feels great working for myself and not for someone else,” he says. Vince cleans
It’s what they are saying about her work that’s putting a big smile on Josephine Gudoy’s face. Normally she comes in after everyone has gone, but Josephine is now highly visible at Oamaru’s Northside New World supermarket, where she can be seen sanitising areas frequently touched by customers and staff.
Generous CrestClean personnel are helping to spread some festive cheer to Dunedin’s less fortunate families. An office tradition of swapping small gifts among the company’s administration services staff was replaced by a collection of goodies for a local charity. Rachael Hanna, who works at CrestClean Support Services in Moray Place,
Former butcher Steve Kannewischer is proud to have staked a claim on being the first CrestClean franchisee to own an electric vehicle. Steve loves the fact that his Nissan Leaf is not only pollution free and good for the planet, it’s very cheap to run and is extremely reliable. “It’s
Since joining CrestClean, Joby Joseph has grown his business fivefold – but he still finds plenty of time for his young family. The father of two says running his own company has brought a strong feeling of independence. “I like the flexibility of the hours and I can adjust the
After seven years with CrestClean, Amol Prakash can be hugely proud of his achievements in building up a successful business. From a modest investment, Amol has worked hard to achieve a fivefold increase in the size of his franchise. He’s highly respected for his work ethic and loyalty to his
CrestClean’s managing director had high praise for his financial controller Sharon Churchill when he presented her with an award to mark 15 years’ service with the company. “She gives the directors a whole lot of confidence in the financial well-being of the organisation,” said Grant McLauchlan. Sharon’s long association with
CrestClean’s Dunedin business owners celebrated Christmas with a buffet lunch at the Otago Golf Club. As well as a get together, the occasion included the presentation of annual awards. Top honours went to Amol Prakash and Leslie Anthony, who picked up the Franchise of the Year award. The couple, who