While privately owned small and medium sized businesses play a major role in our economy, the financial risks of starting your own small business from scratch can be great. Most new company start-ups struggle at the outset and rarely make it past their first or second year. Even with a terrific product or service, getting yourself known and trusted can be a lengthy process. Many of today's entrepreneurs understand these risks and challenges, and are increasingly looking to own and run already successful companies by way of purchasing a franchised company.
Twenty years ago Shelly Barless took that chance and began her own house cleaning business from her own home. She knew it would not be easy in the beginning, and understood that if she were to make a success of her new company, customer satisfaction would have to remain her top priority. Shelly has never wavered from that commitment, and today Dust Queen is the largest maid service company in Edmonton. Their commitment to client satisfaction has been rewarded by receiving the Consumers' Choice Award for Business Excellence in the Maid and Butler Service category for the past eight years. In 2008, 2009 and 2010 Dust Queen has also been honoured with a prestigious Top Choice Award reflecting customer loyalty.
Dust Queen is now well positioned to offer franchise opportunities to others who are looking for small business opportunities without the inherent risks of a new start-up. Taking her commitment to client satisfaction one step further, Shelly has worked hard to ensure that each new franchise owner will be given every available opportunity to be successful and grow their new business. Each new franchisee is given a comprehensive training package which includes:
· Practical and Professional Training - Consisting of both classroom and hands-on training, giving new owners the confidence and knowledge they need to run their business from day one.
· Operational Manuals - Detailed manuals and DVDs that cover all aspects of efficiently running the day-to-day operations from staffing, office management, to time saving cleaning techniques.
· Equipment and Technology - A specifically designed turnkey technology package complete with "bundled cleaning equipment systems" and supplies has been developed to provide all franchisees the ability and confidence to operate as efficiently as possible. Volume discounts have also been established with select companies through unique vendor relationships which provide owners with financial benefits.
· Continued Training - Dust Queen will continue to provide support to all their franchise owners even after the initial training period. You can count on the professional franchise team at Dust Queen's head office to answer any questions you may have as you continue to grow your business.
Shelly Barless and all Dust Queen staff are proud of the services they have been offering to clients for the past 20 years, and are excited at being able to provide sound franchise opportunities to others who have a dream of owning their own small business. Shelly invites you to visit Dust Queen's Franchising Questions page and request a brochure that has more detailed information about the company. You can also contact us via email at franchise@dustqueen.com or directly by telephone at 1-877-383-4545 with any questions you may have.
Dust Queen prides itself in ethical business practices and is a member in good standing with both the Canadian Franchise Association and the Better Business Bureau.
Shelly Barless and all the franchise team at Dust Queen look forward to helping your reach your goal of becoming an independent small business owner!