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CrestClean has just celebrated their first anniversary of cleaning all 63 BestStart Centres in the South Island with very happy clients. BestStart is New Zealand’s largest private provider of early childhood education, with nurseries, preschools, kindergartens, Montessori and childcare facilities from Kaitaia to Invercargill. As the umbrella organisation for over

Taranaki franchisees are helping Crest set new benchmarks in training for the New Zealand cleaning and hygiene workforce. Five franchisees completed the Module 1 training course that was held in New Plymouth last month. The course, which is run through the Master Cleaners Training Institute in conjunction with CrestClean, aims

Understanding customer’s needs and being pro-active about solving their problems are priorities for Robert Glenie. “Promise only what you can deliver and deliver what you promise,” he says. “This is the core of my business philosophy.” The South Canterbury Regional Manager is looking after Timaru, Ashburton and surrounding districts. Born

Franchisees and their families enjoyed catching up and meeting new members of the Tauranga Crest team at a mid-winter Christmas lunch. The lunch, which received a turnout of 46 franchisees and their families, was held at Smart India in Mount Maunganui.

When Orland and Desiree Cudal needed help, three Invercargill franchisees and Regional Manager Glenn Cockroft came to their rescue. Orland, who works on a dairy farm during the day and helps wife, Desiree, clean clients premises at night, was run over by a tractor and trailer in June. As a

Wellington franchisees enjoyed getting to know each other better over afternoon tea. A group of 12 franchisees turned up to the first afternoon tea gathering that was held at Days Bay Pavilion on July 19. Wellington Regional Manager Richard Brodie says it provided a good opportunity for franchisees to catch

Congratulations to CrestClean South Auckland for making the finals in this year’s Westpac Auckland South Business Awards. CrestClean South Auckland was one of three finalists in the ‘Excellence in Marketing’ category alongside Contemporary Glass Ltd and Jet Park Hotel & Conference Centre. The ‘Excellence in Marketing’ category recognised businesses that

The appalling level of training uptake in New Zealand’s $1 billion commercial cleaning industry has prompted CrestClean to call for the introduction of Cleaning Industry Training Standards (CITS). Managing Director Grant McLauchlan briefed the Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee on the introduction of CITS on Thursday. A CITS programme

Mina Hanna is proud to be a CrestClean franchisee. “There is a good system behind Crest which makes me feel very confident and proud to be a CrestClean franchisee,” he says. “Seven years has gone very fast.” The Christchurch South franchisee received his 7 year Long Service Award. During that

North Harbour franchisees Jim McManus and Bura Takinoa have been recognised for their hard work and commitment. Jim and Bura, who have both been with Crest for three years, were awarded North Harbour Franchisees of the Year for 2014. Jim and Bura were thrilled when they received the award. “We

Purchasing a CrestClean franchise was one of the best decisions Chandra Narayan has made. “Purchasing a CrestClean franchise was a good opportunity,” he says. “I really enjoy the work that I do and interacting with my customers. My customers are always very happy. It works for me.” The Hutt Valley

Shared lunches are continuing to strengthen the bond between Rotorua and Taupo franchisees. Rotorua/Taupo/Whakatane Regional Manager Bill Douglas says the shared lunches, which happen once every two months, are a chance for franchisees to network and catch up with each other. “We hold these in Rotorua. It is a great