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“We’ve never really considered our V.I.P. business to be anything other than a
long-term investment,” says Kay Wilson. “We saw it as a solid business when
we bought it, and frankly it’s paid for itself ten-fold.”
When Kay and her
husband Wayne Gribble
were looking for a business
16 years ago, “V.I.P. simply
stood out,” says Kay. “We
had looked at others and
considered dog-grooming
or car valeting, but the
franchisors were absolutely
great – straight up, no
selling, and they told it how
it was. The decision was a
no-brainer, for us.”
Eleven years ago, Kay and
husband Wayne Gribble
featured in Franchise New Zealand magazine as examples of just how
transferable the V.I.P. franchise business is. By then the couple had owned a
very successful V.I.P. cleaning business in Papakura for over four years. “We
had friends and family in Whangārei,” Kay explains, “so after four years we
decided we should move up there. It was an entirely green-fields area – there
was at the time no V.I.P. presence, but we knew the system well enough
to know it would work, and we had the backing and support of a great
franchise. We didn’t hesitate.”
Despite starting from scratch, the V.I.P. system proved itself yet again – eleven
years on Kay and Wayne have built their own mortgage-free home on a life-
style block. “The franchise has given us everything we needed and wanted,”
Kay explains. “We have a great lifestyle, financial freedom and plenty of time
for hobbies and gardening. I probably work only 35 hours a week, but neither
of us can imagine not being with V.I.P. I asked myself the other day if I’d rather
be back in an office working for someone else, and the answer was a flat-out
NO! We’ve recently renewed our term with the franchise because we can see
ourselves doing this until we retire – or beyond. If we are asked for advice
by people considering the franchise we say, ‘just do it’. It’s more than a great
system and you can’t really fail if you put the time and effort in.”
In it for the long haul
Mike Vickers has been a V.I.P. lawnmowing franchisee so long he has
appeared in this magazine twice before. “When I started,” he chuckles, “our
two girls were still pre-school. Today they are in their twenties.”
In common with Kay and Wayne, V.I.P. “just stood out” from the rest when
Mike decided to buy his own business, back in 2003. “I’m still waiting for the
other company to get back to me,” he jokes. “I’d spent too much time inside
during my previous job, and I saw how well a relative in the Waikato was
doing with his V.I.P. business. I’ve always loved the outdoors,” he continues.
“Weather doesn’t bother me, so when I decided to purchase the franchise, I
felt I was pretty much guaranteed to be in it for the long-haul. I don’t know if
I ever imagined I’d be renewing my V.I.P. contract for another ten years at this
stage in life, but the business has suited my wife Janette and I very well.”
In common with many franchisees Mike bought a small business with a
turnover of around $600 per week. “The franchise is very flexible – you can
start small without investing huge capital and build it as you want and need,
he says. “Starting up without the V.I.P. system and customer base would have
been very difficult,” he continues. “Building it to around four times the value
was quite quick and easy, and of course it is extremely well-run by Estelle
and John Logan. I can’t compare them because I’ve never known other
franchisors, but I think they are terrific people in their role!”
Long tenure
recognition
“We are spoilt for choice when
it comes to length of service
with V.I.P. franchisees today,”
says Estelle Logan, who with
husband John has been the
company’s national franchisor in
New Zealand for a remarkable
30 years. “No fewer than
15 of our loyal franchisees
qualified for recognition at this
year’s Westpac New Zealand
Franchise Awards for their long
tenure with V.I.P. Home Services.
Mike, Janette, Kay and Wayne
stand out for their exceptional
service and desire to continue.
They are the kind of people who
have made V.I.P. a household
name for quality and reliability and demonstrated that a V.I.P. franchise is
a solid long-term investment which can give you a great lifestyle and
excellent income.”
V.I.P. offers two kinds of franchise: outdoor, lawns and gardening, and indoor,
domestic and commercial cleaning. “There are no limits to where a V.I.P.
franchise can take you, or for how long,” says Estelle. “We have a very flexible
system that allows people to start small, or part-time, and grow as suits their
requirements. Some employ teams of staff and have built quite substantial
businesses. Others prefer to keep to a size they feel they can manage easily.
Whatever your desire there is no
shortage of work, and we offer
12-year contracts.
“Many of our franchisees are currently
renewing for a second period, which
is a testament to the universal quality
V.I.P. Home Services offers. Call today
to find out what opportunities for a
long-term career change are available
for you.”
Franchisees see V.I.P. Home
Services as a proven long-term
career and business
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V.I.P. Home Services
www.viphomeservices.co.nz
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Wayne and Kay Gribble:
“The decision was a no-brainer”
Mike and Janette Vickers:
“The business has suited us very well”
V.I.P. Home Services celebrated
in style at the Westpac New
Zealand Franchise Awards