I started my relationship with The Duster Dollies as a contractor before finally taking the opportunity to buy into the franchise myself.

Before discovering my new career path as a business owner I worked in Administration for 11 years, but found I wanted a change of direction. I began working as a housemaid in a hotel/motel and was there for almost three years, cooking breakfasts, cleaning rooms and making beds etc before discovering the Duster Dollies.

This was the turning point in my life – even though I eventually left The Duster Dollies to pursue my own cleaning work. I remained on good terms with the agency owner and was eventually offered an opportunity that was too good to refuse!

For me, starting out as a cleaner was very important. I didn’t dive straight into running the agency; it was a series of stepping stones and this allowed me to understand client needs very clearly. My background in an office environment has come in handy too, in the running of the business.

Funnily enough I enjoy what I do, it gives me flexibility and time to be able to run a business as well as look after my daughter. Because I am a single Mum so time and flexibility is something that is important to me - and I get to meet new people and build a friendship with them as well as with my cleaners.

I've learned clients are like friends they're there for either a reason, a season or a lifetime. If you are thinking of becoming a franchisee or you are interested in contracting for me, I would love to hear from you, so feel free to contact us.

Being a Duster Dollies franchisee has given me the opportunity to earn a decent income, have flexible hours and the bonus – to work from home. I have the opportunity to attend functions at school and drop the kids off and pick up them up – even when they have fallen off the slide and broken their arm!

In a previous life, I was an Executive Assistant for various companies. This position normally involved long hours and intermittent weekend work. After I had children and was ready to resume work, I recognised that I could no longer return to my previous occupation and work the hours that were required with that position.

I decided that I needed to find something that gave me an income and the flexibility I required, the bonus was to be able to work from home. That is how The Duster Dollies Cleaning Agency came into the picture. I looked through various franchising magazines and came across an article about the agency. It just happened that Julie was going to be in Melbourne the following week giving a presentation - my husband and I were impressed with the company and decided to give it go.

Owning a Duster Dollies franchise gives you the best of both worlds. You can fulfill your duties as a parent and have a career. Plus, there is ample contact with people as you are always meeting new people whilst doing quotations and you have regular contact with the cleaners.

If you are considering becoming a Duster Dollies franchisee – or if you are in my area and would like to discuss contracting for me, please contact us.