For many people, plans for retirement are centred on reaching the state pension age, but as this keeps creeping up and market uncertainties set in, it isn’t always the only option. People are living longer, healthier lives and with this comes to the need to provide sufficient retirement funds and keep the mind active. For those who aren’t ready to fully retire but want more flexibility in their working hours, or a change of pace as they approach retirement, running a franchise could be an option. Commercial cleaning franchises are one of the most popular franchise opportunities in the UK and offer a low investment entry into the market, so let’s look at why this might be a good option for those who are not quite ready to fully retire.
Flexible working
Retiring from your current job doesn’t have to mean giving up work altogether. If you’re fit, healthy and active and want to continue adding to your funds, it could be the perfect opportunity to change careers. Working for someone else always comes with less flexibility than working for yourself, so starting a commercial cleaning franchise can give you the freedom to work less hours or structure your working week to suit your needs. If you want to spend more time with the grandchildren or out on the golf course, you can create the ideal working week around your other commitments.
More control
Working for someone else means you never really have any control. If it’s time to take it back and have the work/life balance you have always dreamed of without having to fully retire, then becoming a franchisee gives you the chance to be in control. It is up to you how much you grow your business and how quickly you do it.
How do cleaning franchises work?
You will be given a territory or area within which to operate under your chosen franchise brand. You will be provided with the necessary tools and training to start running your franchise, including advice, support and resources. You’ll be in charge of hiring and because you’ll be operating under a well known brand, you’ll have instant recognition from the get go, helping you to get customers on board.
Don’t have to do the dirty work yourself
It might surprise you to know that for commercial cleaning, as with many other franchise opportunities, you don’t actually have to have experience within that particular industry, or even experience of running a business, to make it work. You’ll be equipped with everything you need and you won’t have to do the cleaning tasks yourself. It will be up to you to find qualified and experienced cleaners who can work for you and live up to the expectations of the franchisor’s brand.
If you’re approaching retirement age but have no intention of stopping work yet, why not consider finding out more about the flexibility and control franchise opportunities can give you? It’s a great way to run your own business without a lot of the risks of starting up a new venture. The proven business model and well recognised brand you’ll be working under will give you a head start in getting your business off the ground, all whilst providing the flexibility to spend more time with family, friends and enjoying hobbies.
MCS offers management franchise opportunities for contract commercial cleaning services into the B2B marketplace. Their website is a good place to start your search for further information on running a commercial cleaning franchise.