A growing number of people who dream of owning their own business are increasingly turning to purchasing an existing franchise. With today's global and highly competitive market, starting a brand new company from the ground up can be extremely risky. It takes time and money to complete reliable market research to ascertain whether or not your product or service will be well received in and around the area you wish to do business. Even once this is completed; securing prospective and repeat customers again takes time. For these and other financial reasons, most new businesses do not survive their first few years. Purchasing a franchise business that has already proven their products' or services' marketability as well as establishing a recognized brand greatly increases your chances of success as a new business owner.
In 1989, Shelly Barless started a modest home-based business providing house cleaning services in her Edmonton, Alberta community. As an entrepreneur, her dream was to build a company that she could be proud of and one that her clients could depend on. She understood that in order to achieve this level of success, customer satisfaction would have to be her number one priority. Over the years Dust Queen has worked hard to establish unique cleaning solutions and specially selected equipment while giving all clients a 100% satisfaction guarantee. This dedication has resulted in Dust Queen being honoured with the Consumers' Choice Award for Business Excellence in Edmonton in the Maid and Butler Service industry every year since 2004. Dust Queen has also been proud to claim the Top Choice Award in 2008, 2009, and 2010.
Now Shelly is ready to take Dust Queen to the next level of success by offering franchise opportunities to others who dream of becoming independent business owners. She understands that there will be many questions regarding franchise ownership, and invites all prospective new business owners to visit Dust Queen's Franchising Questions page and request a brochure. For more detailed information you can contact our knowledgeable franchise team directly by phone at 1-877-383-4545 or by email at franchise@dustqueen.com.
Business ownership is a venture that should not be taken lightly, and in this regard Dust Queen has put together a comprehensive franchise package in an effort to provide support services and tools that are second to none. Some of the key items new franchise owners will receive are:
- Comprehensive Training - With both classroom and on-the-job training from our dedicated franchise team, new franchise owners can feel confident as they get ready to open the doors of their own Dust Queen business.
- Detailed Manuals and DVDs - This material covers all the important aspects of running your business from cleaning techniques to staffing, management, and much more.
- Professional Marketing Assistance - You will be given a wealth of materials and insight designed to attract and retain new customers, and to garner referral business on an ongoing basis.
- Complete Equipment and Technology Package - From bundled cleaning equipment, supplies and other key items to our turnkey technology package, Dust Queen has it all covered including volume discounts through established vendor relationships.
- Ongoing Training - We will be there to support you and provide all franchise owners with a variety of means to communicate with us whenever they need help, even beyond the initial startup period.