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Choosing a franchise in the cleaning industry
Individuals invest in a franchise for a whole manner of reasons. Whether it’s for increased flexibility, the chance to give back to their local community, pursuing a dream or to benefit financially, t...
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The fathers in franchising
Family, for many people, is at the centre of their universe. It’s no surprise then that one of the main reasons why people invest in a franchise is when it offers a great work-life balance with increa...
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How and why being a franchisee protects you in challenging times
By Chris Wootton, Managing Director, Poppies. Since the country was placed into lockdown, hundreds of independent businesses have been forced to close – permanently – and yet a vast number of franchis...
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Poppies celebrates Ruby anniversary
2020 marks a milestone birthday for the UK’s first cleaning franchise, Poppies, as the brand celebrates 40 years of success. On April 1st, although unable to be together in person, the whole network p...
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The tidy house isolation survival guide
In the midst of a nationwide lockdown, families have been thrust together like never before whilst some face the challenge of being isolated alone. Stress levels are high for most as people are forced...
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Helping to clean up the industry
Chris Wootton, Managing Director of Poppies cleaning franchise, has taken up a specialist advisory role with the Domestic Cleaning Alliance (DCA) in order to help raise the image and standards of the...
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Ten golden nuggets for launching a successful business
Sadly, there’s no such thing as a crystal ball when it comes to business ownership and launching any new business has its ups and downs. Franchising is no different. One benefit of investing in a fran...
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Durham mum continues a business legacy
Over 35 years since its launch, the UK’s first ever cleaning franchise – Poppies of Durham – is still going strong. Franchisee, Nicola Marinan, who took over operations of the flagship office in 2017,...
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Local cleaning company sweeps to success
More than 23 years after its launch, a local cleaning business continues to reach new heights. Poppies Peak District, managed by husband and wife team, Charles and Christine Kirkman, is celebrating af...
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North West businessman takes over the UK’s first ever cleaning franchise
Established in 1980, Poppies is a brand with a unique heritage and is proud to have been the UK’s first ever domestic cleaning franchise. Now, thanks to the passion of a long-standing franchisee, Chri...