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Across New Zealand, more families are discovering they don’t have to choose
between building a successful career and creating a better work-life balance.
CrestClean has already helped more than 50 families and couples move to
places like Cromwell, Alexandra, Queenstown, Wānaka, Invercargill, Nelson,
Blenheim, Hawke’s Bay, Whangārei, Wairarapa, Kāpiti Coast, Palmerston
North, North Harbour, Hamilton and Taupō, where they are now operating
busy, successful cleaning businesses in regional areas.
To help make their transition easier, CrestClean’s Move to the Regions
programme offers up to $3,500 in relocation assistance and supports new
franchisees with finding housing and schools so they can focus on settling
into their new community and growing a successful business.
The popular commercial cleaning franchise was named Business to Business
Franchise of the Year at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards last
year, with South Canterbury-based CrestClean franchisee Navi Kaur also
taking out the Business to Business Franchisee of the Year award.
More room in
the budget
In many of New Zealand’s
regional centres, families
are finding their income
goes much further. While
wages in big cities can
quickly disappear into
high rents, mortgages and
everyday expenses, lower
living and operating costs
in the regions often
leave franchise owners
with more financial
breathing room.
South Canterbury
franchisees Sandeep
Kumar and Richa Sharma are proud to call Ashburton home. Moving from
Auckland to Ashburton has given them a lifestyle that never felt possible in
the city. With lower living costs, Sandeep and Richa have been able to buy
both a family home and an investment property.
“Ashburton is the best place,” says Sandeep, “It’s very quiet here and only
takes two minutes to get to our cleaning sites. I can’t imagine things like that
being possible in Auckland.”
A family-first approach to business
For those with children, the regions offer a classic New Zealand upbringing.
There’s more space to run, smaller school communities, and nature right at
the doorstep.
Dilip Prajapati escaped
Auckland’s hustle and bustle
and moved to regional
North Harbour. He was able
to buy a brand-new family
home and now enjoys
being part of the close-knit
community. With a school
nearby, his two sons can
safely walk to school each
day. Dilip says it’s like being
part of a village.
“It’s so quiet and there’s no
traffic,” says Dilip. “It’s like
I’m living in a little village
and my family loves it.”
Support that
moves with you
“One of the biggest
concerns about moving to
a new town is the feeling
of starting over,” says
CrestClean’s Central Otago
Regional Manager, Danny
Mastroianni. “The Move
to the Regions scheme
is designed to make that
transition much easier.
“New franchisees receive
full training through the
Master Cleaners Training
Institute, along with ongoing
support from a local regional manager who understands the area and the
local market. Instead of starting from scratch alone, franchisees step into a
business backed by an established brand and proven systems.
“With options like no-deposit finance and deferred payments, business
ownership is often more achievable than many people expect.”
A better pace of life
“Moving to the regions gives families the chance to slow things down and
enjoy a better balance between work and home life,” Danny points out.
“Shorter commutes, less congestion and a stronger sense of community all
help take the pressure off. With CrestClean’s training, systems and ongoing
support behind them, many of our franchisees have been able to build
successful businesses while creating the kind of lifestyle they want for
their family.
“Scan the
QR code to
check out our
high demand
regions and
request an
info pack.”
CrestClean’s Move to the Regions
programme helps franchisees relocate
to create a more affordable, balanced
way of life
Opportunity: Business & Commercial
CrestClean
www.crest.co.nz/regions
Contact
0800 273 780
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Sandeep Kumar and Richa Sharma traded city
life in Auckland for regional life in Ashburton
North Harbour franchisee Dilip Prajapati built
a four-bedroom family home in Milldale
Central Otago Regional Manager
Danny Mastroianni celebrates completion of
Module 1 training with new franchisees
A FRESH START &
FINANCIAL FREEDOM