50plus maintenance franchisee enjoys turnaround

Susan Clowe has gone from employee to employer with the help of the 50plus maintenance franchise

Susan Clowe is the 50plus company owned franchise operator for the Bucks/Thames Valley area and her background could not be more different from what she does now.

She enjoyed a long career with Marks & Spencer before running the office of a bespoke kitchen and interiors manufacturer. She then discovered 50plus online while looking for a new opportunity.

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Following an initial meeting, Susan felt she would fit in well with the 50plus team - and that’s proven to be the case. She found the company’s training and support excellent.

Susan has plans to grow her business further in 2014: “The company owned franchise, which I run, has a great track record on which I can build. We can grow the penetration of the existing geographic coverage and increase the service portfolio.”

What would Susan’s advice be to someone thinking of buying a 50plus franchise? “Go for it,” she says. “Be prepared to work hard and reap the rewards.”

The 50plus are looking for individuals who are seeking a new challenge and the opportunity to use their experience to increase their earning potential. If you are planning a service delivery franchise, you need to be practical and have the requisite handyman or plumbing or electrical skills.

As a management franchisee, you don’t need to be a plumber, electrician or handyman. You will need good communication skills to interact with customers and staff, as well as the ability to operate as part of a team.