I joined the Royal Armoured Corps in 1983, aged 20. I was in a Tank Regiment, The 17th/21st Lancers ( later to become The Queen’s Royal Lancers). I had a very enjoyable Army career, finishing my 23 years as WO1 RSMI at the RAC Driving & Maintenance School at Bovington in Dorset.
After gaining electrical qualifications on a resettlement course, and taking various Plumbing courses, I eventually became a self employed Plumber, mainly fitting new bathrooms etc. Quite daunting to go it alone after being on a payroll for so many years, but the forces experience gave me the confidence to do it.

After 4 years, I had a good feel for running my own business, and the paperwork etc. that goes with it. Although it has given me a decent standard of living, the work is physically demanding and unforgiving on the body, and I must admit that as I get a little older, the appeal soon fades when your knees are hurting on a night !

I started to look for a long term solution, for my knee joints as well as my bank balance ! Franchising had always had a certain appeal to me, mainly because the proof is already there that the business works and there is a support system in place to help you when you need it, therefore, I have always kept my eyes open in that area. After coming across the “Maid2Clean” franchise package, the more I looked into it, the more boxes it ticked. I see it as an excellent long term opportunity, which allows me to naturally use many of the skills gained through the forces (Discipline, confidence, communication, to name but a few).

At the time of writing, I have been running my Maid2Clean franchise for 4 months. Already I can see that it will work for me, as my business is growing at a steady rate. I am very optimistic about the future, you certainly get out of it what you put in, which is another selling point for me. There are very few overheads to worry about, which is why it can easily be run from home. The backup and support is excellent, there is always someone there who can answer your questions.

I believe that ex-forces personnel are well suited to this type of business as it utilises many of the skills that we have, and it puts you in control of your own working life.

Mike Padley - Maid2Clean Franchisee for Bournemouth & Poole Dorset.

I started with Maid2clean 5 years ago. I hadn't been working for some years due to family commitments and I wanted something I could do from home and still not be too tied up... I quickly built up to approx 90 clients which I have maitained with minimal effort. This suits me at the moment.... but I realise that if I put a bit more effort in I would get more out... The business model does work. M2C has provided me with a useful income for a part time job! I have had good support from Mike and the Maid2Clean Franchise Team and enjoy the business..

Liz - Maid2Clean Antrim

Thanks Mike for your hospitality today.

The training was extremely useful. You answered all my queries and have really inspired me.

I now feel able to 'jump' into the business with renewed confidence.

Elaine Hall

Two years ago I decided I needed to diversify my existing business but I knew that I did not want to start anything from scratch – too much effort and risk (at my time of life).

Purchasing a Franchise made sense and I decided it must involve a business in a market with a proven track record and a perpetual demand for its product or service.

Domestic cleaning appealed to me – dust never stops falling and people lead increasingly busy lives.

I researched and visited the head offices of six franchise businesses altogether and chose Maid2Clean for 4 key reasons, Firstly, a very good return on capital invested, secondly, the benefit of not employing vast numbers of people directly, thirdly, the consumer proposition is pitched at the right level and fourthly, the flexibility of growing the business as much and as quickly as you wish – without pressure from head office.

In the 18 months since I started I have had few surprises and if you follow the basic principles “it does what it says on the tin”

Don Morris

One of the things that most impresses me with the M2C Business is the level of reward gained against the level of effort required.

Lyndon Pieroni - Maid2Clean Derby

Today, Tuesday 17th November, six and a half months after launch, Maid2Clean Woking & Guildford has registered its one hundredth paying client. This is a great business with a fantastic business model – way beyond my original expectations. I’d like to thank you, Mike, for allowing me to participate in this success and thank both of you for the great support you always provide. Now for the second hundred!

Allen Lever - Maid2Clean Woking & Guildford

My name is Wendy Davies. In 2006 I found out about ‘Maid2Clean’, and felt with my working situation at the time I could take on the franchise on a part time basis. I felt this would not impact on my other form of employment. Little did I realise how quick things change. In the three years I have been doing the franchise I decided to resign from my other position as the work grew. I enjoy the work, I meet and speak to many new people and feel that I am providing a valuable service. I have a good group of ladies who I find the work for and also believe the business can grow more. As with the present economic climate I have seen that people have tightened their purse string, yet there are those who situation has changed and are welcome of some domestic assistance. I feel that taking on the franchise was very worthwhile and I do fell it gives me a lot of self satisfaction.

Wendy Davies - Maid2Clean West Glam 

I bought Maid2Clean Manchester in November 2007 and a year later bought Oldham as a second territory. If you are dedicated, motivated and focused then this is a perfect opportunity to buy a business that will grow each month and give you a better quality of life. I wanted to dictate what I earn and to ensure that I have a future well into my pension years and not have to worry about the future. This is a business that you can still manage when you retire due to the style of the business plan and all the support and great facilities that is offered to you. If you need help or advice, you only have to ask and all franchisees are very supportive to each other, so you never feel like you are on your own. I started my business whilst working full time as it gives you the flexibility and support to do that if you are not in a financial position to leave your current job. Once I hit a certain target I was able to go full time on my Maid2Clean and I am now steadily increasing my income each month which is something that you cannot do in full time employment. You do have to work hard and keep your foot on the pedal, but the rewards are well worth it and I would highly recommend a management franchise like this to anyone who is determined and wants more from life than just a job.

Justine and Mark Cooke

My partner and I were fed up with the thought of working 9-5 for the rest of our lives which led us to looking on the internet for a way out. We weren't even sure what we were looking for. We looked up various franchises, but a lot of them needed a lot of money and time to start. We were both working full time, had a family and not much spare time or cash . We came across the Maid2Clean Franchise and decided to find out more, and Maid2clean ticked all the right boxes. We started our Franchise in September 2007 and have never looked back! We have had some challenges along the way, but with help from Elaine, Mike and the Forum we have always found a solution. I have now managed to go part time in my job and looking forward to being able to run the business full time in the not so distant future. The training and support is continually on offer and you never feel you are on your own. Every house needs to be kept clean and the demand is out there. Maid2Clean is without doubt the best decision we have ever made.

Chris and Jackie (Mansfield)

We started to look for a business to work together when Candy was made redundant and considered many of the options in the market. We had not run a business before and were apprehensive but after our meeting with Mike and Elaine, who were so open in showing us how they were achieving their goal, we knew we wanted to go ahead.

We felt that we would not alone in this new venture.

We were promise help and guidance and that is exactly what we get. Not only from Mike and Elaine, but also from the operational manual which covers every aspect of the business and of course from Mikes training sessions.

There is also the on line forum where franchisees can share their experiences and learn from each other and great IT support available

People may be feeling the effects of the current market conditions and we may have to work a little harder, but there is always going to be a requirement for domestic cleaners and because of that we can continue to grow the business and improve our future..

Remember the old adage "You only get out of life what you put in" well this applies to business as well so if your going to put the effort in, do it with Maid2Clean.

Candy, Richard, Phillip (Yorkshire)

I had spent a long time looking for a business that I can start at the right price, with a potential income to allow me to be comfortable in later life. I tried probably the same ventures as most people, things like online businesses, such as eBay, online stores, affiliate schemes, all of which returned a very small reward, no where near the promises they advertised. After eventually coming across Maid2Clean I was very pleased that i could obtain a real business that will afford me a comfortable living. I met with Mike & Elaine, talked over the business, the fact that it is residual income and will grow each month is very appealing. They are not offering you a pipe dream, but a real opportunity, that i only hoped I'd found sooner. But as the saying goes (better late than never). If you are prepared to put in the effort and listen to not only Mike & Elaine, but other franchisee's from the forum, there is no doubt in my mind that you will become successful. (As will I)

Brian Sheppard Maid2Clean (Wilmslow)

We took out our franchise in October 2007 and, without doubt, it was the best move we have ever made. You must be dedicated to making it work, we were, and our business has grown.

As we write we are in recession as a nation, last month we had more enquiries than ever! Very few franchises let you see your income grow month on month. Get out in the fresh air and get fit!

David and Glynda Savage – Franchisees

The two of us, after successfully running our own businesses for the last fifteen years decided the time was right to face a new challenge. Not wanting to put all our eggs in one basket we decided on a totally new venture - that's Maid2Clean. We can definitely say that our first year of running Maid2Clean Cambridge has been a real challenge and test for us but has also been rewarding in many ways. Being part of the Maid2Clean family has helped us develop new skills and opportunities. We are going from strength to strength and are beginning to reap the rewards. The Girls from Cambridge.

Eliza and Irina (Cambridge) 

Maid2clean provides a great comfort to me on top of my Pension. I can help my two sons a great deal in their lives, and take the time to master my laptop. With Maid2clean you do not “stand-alone.” The Franchisor has herself experienced all the potential problems that a Franchisee will come across and every question I have asked to date has been immediately dealt with. I have found over the years that Elaine is contactable by office phone, mobile and email to offer advice and support.” The three-day on-site training at head office was very professional and covers the day-to-day running of the business. The Operations Manual is a complete training course in itself. Ready at a glance and for reference always. Written by the Franchisor who is operating and continually improving the business regularly.

Philip Harrison Maid2Clean Hull

Mike and his team are a treat to do business with, would recommend this franchise to anybody, it will take around 12 months to get things going unless you are great at putting out leaflets which I am too lazy to do! Don't be scared jump in you won't regret it easy to run and the rewards are there.

You will find that reliable cleaners are the key.

Eric Forbes Maid2Clean Aberdeen Ltd 

Keith and I started Maid2Clean Belfast in September 2005 and since then we have grown to 140 clients whilst predominantly operating the business on a part time basis.

 In April 2009 Keith will take on the business full time and I have no doubt this will lead to even greater numbers of clients coming on board. The business not only prospers in good times but also retains and gains clients during difficult economic times, a true test of a recession-proof franchise. There is good support and assistance not only from the franchisor but from the growing network of franchisees, through a private online forum - joining Maid2Clean is not just about owning your own company but also about becoming part of a greater family network.

Maid2Clean is a sure-fire winner for anyone wishing to take a step towards owning their own business, who are prepared to invest time and effort to secure their future and who can follow a tried and tested formula for business success.

Mark Wilton and Keith Brunt - Maid2Clean Belfast

We had decided after very careful thought to go into business for ourselves, Dave had previously had his own business but always said if he went into business again it would be a franchise.
So we began the long task of looking at what was available. Having sought advice and read a lot that domestic cleaning was the thing to get into. Then it was a matter of deciding on which one…!
We looked at Molly Maids, My Home, Merry Maids…etc etc..! and stumbled upon Maid2Clean at a franchise exhibition. We drove home from that exhibition thinking how easy and relaxed Maid2clean seemed to be and thought maybe it was too good to be true, as we had rejected the others for being too rigid and formal.
After a couple of weeks careful thought we decided to look more closely at Maid2Clean and rang Mike to make an appointment.
We arrived at the arranged meeting full of doubt and apprehension about what we may be getting into as £10,000 is a lot of money for us. We were made to feel very welcome at Mike and Elaine’s home and felt very comfortable, also we got the impression that Mike and Elaine had nothing hidden from us and were very open and honest. (and the bacon sandwiches went down very well).
On the drive on the way home we made the decision to buy into Maid2Clean. Although we didn’t want to appear too keen so waited a few days before calling Mike.

We started the business with Carole still working part time for her employer, and it became apparent quicker than we had anticipated that Carole needed to be in the ‘’office’’ at home more and more and now really enjoys working full time (well almost)…. for triple the income she had previously.

We are now coming up to our second anniversary of trading and all we can think of saying is why didn’t we do it sooner..!!
Our growth has been very steady, on the up every month without very much effort due to the Maid2clean system being very foolproof.

Mike and Elaine are always very helpful and full of enthusiasm for us to succeed. Also help and advice from fellow franchisees on the forum is always available and because of this we have not had any real problems or worries.

As for the question ‘’would we do it again’’….Answer….without any doubt or hesitation. Best thing we ever did.

Carole & Dave
Maid2Clean (NW Kent)

We were looking for a management franchise – something where the goal is build up the business to a certain level and where semi-retirement would be possible. Also we were looking for something where there was no “selling” involved and where there was no need for skilled staff.

We settled on a cleaning franchise and had meetings with all the main players but settled on Maid2Clean because we liked their business model. Also the computer software that came included in the package particularly impressed us. There was plenty of opportunity to talk to existing franchisees, from which it became clear that this was something that really could not fail if you followed the business model provided.

We are now is our second year of trading and have two territories – one owned by myself and one by my wife – with the objective of building each business up to the VAT turnover. At the moment, we’re nearly half way there and while it has not always been easy – South-East London is a difficult market – the support from Mike and his team has always been fantastic.

I would be certainly happy to talk to anyone thinking about investing in the franchise.

Bob Lambert (Maid2Clean Beckenham)

I’m Jennifer, based in Glasgow, and starting my own Maid2Clean business is the best move I ever made. Now in my third year of trading, the business has been a great success with steady growth each month since day one. The bank reckon I am the best sole trader franchise business in the area, and they deal with literally hundreds of businesses, so I am well chuffed.

Success has come through a combination of hard work from me, and expert guidance from Elaine. Elaine’s initial training is straightforward and easy to understand, his operating manual covers every aspect of the business in great depth, and, if you do hit a problem, Elaine’s help, advice and assistance is right there 24/7. It’s always reassuring to have someone with that much business experience just a phone call away! Also, we’ve got a brilliant Maid2Clean forum for franchisees, where you can pick up tons of useful tips on running your business successfully.

All in all, Maid2Clean has proved a tremendous opportunity which I have grasped with both hands. I’m already making twice my old salary and the business continues to grow month on month. A huge demand is out there. Its hard work, but, with Maid2Clean, IT REALLY DOES WORK!"

kind regards

Jennifer - Maid2Clean Glasgow

I came across Maid2Clean by accident really. My other half was posted to an AFCO (Armed Forces Careers Office) in Coventry and I’d recently left the RAF and needed a little part-time job to keep me occupied while the kids were at school. I started as a part-time admin assistant for a chap who had bought his own franchise but was struggling to answer all of the calls by himself. To be frank, I was simply amazed at how people would pay the franchisee shed-loads of money each month, when somebody else was doing the cleaning!!!

I worked there for four years and met many a new franchisee, fresh from their induction training, and watched as their businesses grew and grew each month. The difference between their job and mine was that I got paid by the hour and they got paid regardless… AND they earned much more than me!

So, I wanted a successful franchise but wasn’t sure I had the “business head” to do it. I’d served in the RAF for seven years in Air Traffic Control and although I had always been fairly switched on, self-motivated & well disciplined, I wasn’t entirely confident in my ability to go it alone in he civvy business world. I had no business qualifications or experience whatsoever and I also felt quite vulnerable after having the safety net of the military for the majority of my working life.

But that was and is the beauty of this set up… at no point have I ever felt out of my depth or that I’m on my own in this. I have all the benefits of being my own boss - I decide what time I get out of bed in the morning, I’m making the decisions….(and the money) but at the same time I still feel part of a bigger organization and have bags of support as and when I need it. The initial training package is really thorough and makes sure that each new franchisee knows their stuff before starting out. Then, once launched, there’s an internet forum, several get-togethers each year, and always somebody on the end of the phone to offer up advice when its needed.

I’ve been operating for a few months now and so far so good. My other half is due for his resettlement in two years so the race is on for me to get this franchise well established so he can use his gratuity either for his own territory or maybe we’ll be able to afford for him not to work at all by then.

Jo and Craig Apted

For me discovering Maid2Clean came about by accident…….

I was working full time, long hours (including weekends) and travelling in excess of 1000 miles per week back and fore to work. My husband and I were desperate for a cleaner so we could spend more quality time with our family. Having ploughed through the internet, and yellow pages I soon discovered there was a lack of cleaners available in our area, and more importantly the quality of service offered was poor and very expensive ! - hence, I started to look at opportunities to start my own domestic cleaning business without doing the cleaning myself of course! Having met with Elaine, I decided very quickly to take the leap.

I am now running this business full time and without any doubt if you are prepared to work hard at it, this business does work. Despite having a very rural territory, focused effort together with the invaluable advice and information available on the franchisee forum has delivered the desired results.

I made a brave decision but without doubt it was absolutely the right one for me.

Good Luck in whatever you decide to do.....
 

Ann Lewis - Maid2Clean Cymru

My best pal Linda had asked me to attend a meeting with her and her husband Adrian, to look at yet another business opportunity, I made sure that there was no misunderstanding between us; I was not in any way interested in this opportunity. However I would be more than happy to pull it apart and ask the questions that she may not wish to.

So why did I buy a Maid2Clean Franchise you may ask yourself?

We met Elaine Hanrahan of Maid2Clean, and very quickly we understood that Elaine had been working her own Maid2Clean agency for over 13years she fully understood the business inside and out, (seldom do you see the franchisor working the exact same business alongside there franchisees)

This proved to me that this was a truly good solid down to earth opportunity. she went on to say that she simply saw franchising his business idea to others as a natural progression and growth of the Maid2Clean brand, she continued with his explanation of her business and how it had supported her and her family further more the business was proving to do just the same for other Maid2Clean franchisees, there was no reason why it should not do the same for us.

Ok I thought here comes the big sales pitch, but there wasn’t one, Elaine was more interested and passionate about showing us a successful duplicable system that she had developed over the years that would and does work for anyone that’s prepared to put in the effort.

I had to ask the obvious question; So Elaine when would you want our money (Got her, she will have to hit us with his sales pitch now)

No she didn’t, her answer came as a bit of a surprise to both of us, she said well guy’s only when you are ready and if you feel that Maid2Clean is the business for you I would be delighted to work with you both, she went on to say if you wish to reserve one of the available territories left that’s fine just let me know.

Linda began trading in the North Manchester area on the 5th September 05, I quickly followed and purchased Fylde coast territory and began trading October of the same year, Two years on and there can only be one question, would we do it all again today that’s easy Yes we would.

Thanks’ to Elaine for all your help and support, Hey and thanks to my best pal Lindy Lou.
 

Peter Atkins - Maid2Clean Fylde

Coming up to the end of our first year MAID2CLEANING it has been amazing, must confess at times frustrating, both cleaners and clients (and computers) have annoyed, angered, astonished & flabbergasted us not forgetting the all important leafleters!!!!!!! As we are on the wrong side of 50 we have found the business both mentally stimulating and totally engrossing, but you have to hand it to Elaine you cannot improve on the system, the formula is second none, its 'oldfoolproof' in other words if we can do it, anybody can do it. We had a shaky start for various personal reasons, and have had again, just lately, but these two old diehards are hanging in there, you just watch this space.
 

Sheila Bishop - Maid2Clean

I have just completed my second year in business as a Maid2Clean Franchisee, I have now got 135 regular paying customers and by the end of my third year I expect to have over 200 customers with a turnover of around £45,000. This will pay me far in excess of what I was earning as a Senior Production Manager in the pottery industry.

Growth in my business has been maintained every single month and I see no reason why it should not continue to grow for the next few years, particularly as I shall be targeting the elderly where more and more people are requiring our services.

The business concept really does work, the residual income means that I can take 3 or 4 holidays each year and the money keeps coming in, and the way that I manage the business means that the majority of my time is spent acquiring new customers, consequently this should lead to continued growth.

One piece of advice I would certainly give to any perspective franchisee, is to listen to Elaine, she is very experienced in this field and whatever problem the franchisee has they, will have had themselves, and I have always found them very willing to help.

My aim, in a couple of years time, is to rent an office and employ someone to manage it for me, enabling me to take semi-retirement.

The only regret I have is that I did not do it a few years earlier.
 

Paul Daley - Maid2Clean North Staffs

I always had ambition to run my own business but lacked confidence to take that important first big step. After much thought and deliberation I decided to buy a Maid2Clean franchise. It was the perfect opportunity which I could start part-time and still keep my job to pay the mortgage etc. and very affordable. Meeting Elaine for the first time gave me more confidence. They put my mind at ease and I knew I had made the right decision there and then.

After 9 months of trading I still work full-time as a postman and run the business part-time. Yet, month after month the business continues to grow. My income from Maid2Clean has just superseded that of my full-time employment. So, now my family and I can look forward to a more prosperous future, and one where I get the rewards for all the effort I make.

The support and advice we have received from Elaine has been invaluable, and the back up of the website to air and share views is brilliant. It was great to meet other franchisees at the annual conference, which added to a sense of belonging to a fine group.
 

Philip Watson

I was looking for a residual income business and scanned the internet for a franchise opportunity. As an ex-cleaner and agency worker myself I knew that this type of business would yield the income I was looking for. I telephoned them on a Saturday and on the Monday I was in the office talking to Elaine about the area I wanted to purchase.

I started to trade in January 2006, part time for the first few months but started full time in April 2006. In just over a year I have 130 paying clients and have a very nice little income coming in, a lot more than I would have working anywhere else! You can choose your hours and work as little or as much as you like but with proper care and attention you can grow your business very quickly. I work full time at my agency and it is my sole income. I have not looked back and I am glad that I took the plunge. It was a very minimal outlay and training and support is continually offered if you want to take it.

Angie B - Maid2Clean North Northants

Having searched long and hard for a business opportunity that would give me the freedom from bosses and the independence to set my own income, I never dreamed I would find what I was looking for. Everything I tried promised great riches and financial freedom but it was never forthcoming and I became so sceptical with everything that I thought I was going to be stuck as a nurse forever in a job that had changed so much, it was no longer what I wanted to do.

Then whilst browsing through a franchise search engine I stumbled upon Maid2Clean. I visited the website and made the usual enquiries but knew it wouldn't be for me, nothing would work anyway so why bother.

I received a phone call from Maid2Clean, who invited me down to see them to take a look at what they had to offer. This became a bit scary now because this was face to face and I was quite sure they would take my money that day and leave me in the same old situation I'd been in before. So I put them off, decided not to go and said I'd speak to them again at a later date. Some time later they rang me back and we got chatting and I thought, well, let's go and see it to put this lady out of her misery because I know for a fact I won't be doing this business.

I dragged my mate Pete down with me for moral support and because, like me, he was looking for something and had also been bitten in the past. He was so wary at the invite and all the way there kept telling me he was only going to give me an opinion, he wasn't going to buy a franchise...really!

We met Elaine and felt immediately at ease with her. She were very warm and we both felt very comfortable there. We listened intently to what she had to say and by the time we left we were so excited and impressed by what we had seen that I bought my franchise and Pete bought one a couple of months later.

I have been trading since September 05 and have steadily grown my business in that time. I work with my husband, he delivers the leaflets and I work in the office and in that time we have managed to get 72 clients and 40 cleaner. We also have 15 clients that we are outstanding so in total that gives us 87 clients in just over 12 months.

Many of my friends, including my father, have ridiculed me for spending money on a franchise when this was something I could quite easily have set up on my own. Little do they know that without the support and advice that Elaine has given me over the past 12 months, I know I would have failed at the first hurdle. As it is, I have no doubt that this business will give me everything I have longed for all these years and I am now building a great future for myself and my family.

Maid2Clean is without doubt the best decision I have ever made in my life and I would like to thank Elaine for giving me this fantastic opportunity and helping me along every step of the way.

Linda Kenyon - Maid2Clean North Manchester

I started Maid2Clean in May 2005. I hadn't worked for a long time and wanted something I could do from home. Maid2Clean was the perfect answer.

After a few teething problems things are going well. I built the business up slowly and now have approx. 100 clients. In the long term my husband and I plan to concentrate on my business more and develop it accordingly At the present I earn myself a good wage and am happy working part time.

Liz Geddis - Maid2Clean Antrim

I've known Elaine for many years and have appreciated the passion she's had for developing a successful and sustainable business.

With Maid2Clean she has demonstrated what can be achieved with determination, focus and hard work. The system he's developed means you don't have to make the same mistakes she made in order to achieve success. Her lifestyle is proof that the Maid2Clean system can help make people's dreams come true.

Paul McGee - International speaker and author of the best selling book 'S.U.MO... Shut Up, Move On. The Straight Talking Guide to Creating and Enjoying A Brilliant Life'

I found the operating manual very easy to follow and Elaine was always on hand to answer any queries.

I started to get phone calls within two days of my first leaflet drop and the phone has kept ringing since. The great thing about Maid2Clean is that the service really sells itself - there's no need for stock and very little administration.

As the Maid2Clean system allows me to price extremely competitively, I find I always have a waiting list of customers. I can't recommend Maid2Clean highly enough.

Tony Ingles - Maid2Clean (Peak)

We have been Maid2Clean franchisees for 12 months now and still loving the experience. At the beginning we were extremely apprehensive about taking on a new business and was not sure quite what to expect. We were soon put at ease after meeting Elaine who put any worries to rest.

Our business has gradually grown over the past 12 months and we have been surprised by the massive response to our ongoing advertising (via leaflet drops). The business is still growing rapidly with only a few areas covered from our territory. Phone calls happen on a daily basis from both customers and cleaners and the most memorable phone call was at 8.ooam on Xmas day morning from a young gentleman wanting a cleaner before his parents came home on boxing day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We have both been amazed by the way things have taken off in our area even though Sheffield has a large number of cleaning agencies already. We are able to offer customers a very competitive alternative which has been very successful. We would not hesitate in highly recommending an opportunity of purchasing a franchise from Maid2Clean to anyone and friends of ours are considering this option. All in all becoming part of the Maid2Clean group has been one of the best decisions we have ever made.

Andy & Paula - Maid2Clean Enterprises (Sheffield)

Having spent 12 years bringing up children, the prospect of returning to employment was not an attractive one. Over a period of 3 months, my husband and I looked at just about every franchise available in the UK as well as a few established business that were up for sale.
We quickly concluded that the Maid2Clean proposition was right for us. The prospect of flexi bible working hours with good, residual returns and a relatively low investment was particularly attractive. 9 months later I am in charge of a successful and profitable business. I still have time to 'do lunch' with my friends while earning a respectable income. More importantly for me, my hourly rate is much higher than I could ever have hoped for in a 'proper job'!

Karen Hawes - Maid2Clean Northampton

I bought my franchise from Maid2Clean about 10 months ago, and launched the business 8 months ago. Like many other people, I have been in “normal” employment all my life, but reached the point where I had enough of working long hours for other people – I wanted a better quality of life with more time for family, and I course I want the rewards of hard work for myself!

I looked at all sorts of franchise opportunities – and there’s no shortage these days - it seems that almost anything can be franchised now! Domestic cleaning seemed to be one thing that there will always be demand for as long as there’s dust! I looked at quite a few different franchisors but to be honest made my mind up during my first meeting with Elaine Hanrahan – who exudes enthusiasm for the Maid2Clean system. There are lots of cleaning franchises, but Maid2Clean have a proven system that works, and the fees are very reasonable.

When I started looking around I had the mindset “how hard can this be?”, I thought I would go for a look then consider just going it alone. But like any other business there’s a morass of little but important things that need to be in place – all of this was provided by Elaine, meaning all I had to do was get on with it! This is a people business, it’s about organization, determination and people management.

After 8 months, I now have almost 100 clients and revenue around £3000 per month. Every month grows by around 20%. There’s plenty ups and downs of course but there’s a great team of franchisees who meet at the conferences and freely share their experiences with each other whenever possible.

Have I done the right thing? Without a doubt!

Graeme Pirie - Maid2Clean Walcote

Having just turned 40 I decided it was about time to start working for myself. I had spent the best part of 15 years in the Leisure and University sectors and was tired of the daily grind. I looked at a lot of options until I found Maid2Clean. First impressions were that it was almost too good to be true. Cost, ease of setting up and simplicity of operation all appealed. After lengthy conversations with Elaine I decided that it was the way forward for me.

I started in earnest about 14 months ago and have already built a client base of nearly 100. Lessons are learnt every day, but the back up from Elaine and the other franchisees is excellent. As with any business there are hassles, but these are balanced by watching the business grow on an almost daily basis. You get out of this what you put in to it, which means it grows faster if I work harder!

Stewart Ferris (Maid2Clean York)

I am a full time worker and also a franchisee of Maid2clean in Wimbledon. I realised after working for 37 hour a week, there was only so many free hours which could be put to use. So, upon much consideration, I contacted Elaine to view the business. After discovering the unique way about how the business works, I was so excited and decided to go for it. My husband Dennis is also a full time worker but always free in the afternoons so that if I am at work there is somebody to cover me. We started operating fully at the begenning of 2008 and we have seen a gradual growth ever since. We are operating on a very part time basis and happy at our modest growth rate for now. I know that we can increase our growth and revenues when we make time for it. The good thing is that the system definitely works. I still enjoy doing it and will continue to grow the business.

Lucy - Franchisee