Pandemic-proof: Cleaning Is A Safe Business

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In 2013, I was a frontline Police Officer. After 15 years of service, and continuous budget cuts resulting in more dangerous working conditions, I felt demotivated. I was working so hard – for little or no recognition. I knew that if I worked as hard for myself, I could be successful.

I looked at a number of franchise opportunities before speaking to Freddie Rayner, Managing Director of Time For You. As soon as we met, I knew it was the right opportunity. Cleaning is never going to go out of fashion!

To start with, my partner and I worked alongside our full time jobs. It was hard work – but nothing good comes easily! Plus we wanted a big business, we didn’t want to ‘play’ at it.

By 2019, we reached the staggering statistic of cleaning more than 1,000 homes every single week, with a large office team taking care of the day-to-day running! We were so proud of this achievement, and felt like ‘real business people’!

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, we have lost a number of clients. We are back to around 500 clients and are pushing to get back to 1,000 and beyond. Business is mindset: if you think you can, you will. Having seen many local businesses close during the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, cleaning is one of the safest industries you can be in.

Paul Barrett • Time For You Portsmouth

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