| 67 CONTRACTING Green Acres and improvement own business. Rather than having to offer a restricted set of services, franchisees are free to focus on their own core skills. This is why so many different trades and skills can be found within the Hire A Hubby group, from landscapers and kitchen & bathroom specialists to builders and playground experts. “My success has been because I have elevated my business beyond being a home handyman,” says Craig. “We collaborate closely with our customers to protect and enhance their most valuable assets. This is one of the best aspects of being a Hire A Hubby franchisee, as we are not confined to a narrow set of services. Instead, we can focus on being the problem solvers. This rewarding model allows me to continually seize new opportunities and contribute to the growth of my business.” Hire A Hubby is a sister company of Green Acres, another leading New Zealand brand that provides quality home and commercial cleaning as well as lawn and garden services. Elaine Chan, of Green Acres Christchurch, also won national recognition for herself and the Green Acres brand, at last year’s awards, being named the 2023 Small Business Franchisee of the Year. Since joining Green Acres in 2021, Elaine has made the most of the opportunity to be her own boss and run her own business with one of New Zealand’s most recognised home and commercial services brands. Three years ago, Elaine was at an impasse and looking for a fresh start: having previously worked long hours in hospitality but, with a new baby and a husband working as a chef, she needed an option to provide her with better work-life balance and more control over her time. After looking into running a café together with her husband Gary, she instead decided to buy a Green Acres Home and Commercial Cleaning franchise. A year after joining Green Acres, Elaine was named their Rookie of the Year and a year later won Franchisee of the Year. Now, she holds top honours across New Zealand as the 2023 Small Business Franchisee of the Year. The award judges noted her evident energy, enthusiasm and drive, while also praising her entry submission for its strong detail that showed her business was delivering highly impressive results. This year, Elaine is focussed not just on the business, but also on herself and says she plans to invest more time in continuing to grow her business knowledge. Green Acres General Manager Jason Hill is thrilled with Elaine’s success, which showcases how far determined people can go with a Green Acres franchise, using the brand’s well-designed tools and systems to grow their business, their way. “Green Acres is dedicated to making franchisees successful, enabling them to run their businesses efficiently and achieve financial independence,” he says. For Elaine and Craig and their fellow franchisees, buying a franchise with Hire A Hubby or Green Acres has been a great stepping stone into running a business. Every franchisee receives comprehensive training and ongoing support, backed with award-winning systems. Personal Business Advisors are available to help people grow their business, with the freedom to ‘work your way’ around existing lifestyle or family commitments. Safety Work Kits supplies a range of workplace safety kits specifically developed for property service contractors. Each kit has been created by an experienced health and safety consultant, familiar with the on-site demands of property maintenance and building service contractors in New Zealand. All our standard kits include support and advice over the coming 12-month period. Our objective is on keeping things simple, effective and practical. 0800 25 33 67 www.safetyworkkits.co.nz safetyworkkits PROUDLY SUPPORTING GREEN ACRES The Safety Kit Works team Experience the Ebbett Advantage. Join us in celebrating the partnership between Ebbett Volkswagen and Green Acres. Experience the Ebbett Advantage – where innovation meets reliability, and success grows just like the vibrant gardens tended by Green Acres. ebbettvolkswagen.co.nz
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