Julie Beckham invested in her first MOLLY MAID Franchise in Bexley nine years ago and, such was its success, she expanded her business two years later to include a second territory covering Sevenoaks. She was joined by her husband in 2005. Together they have seen the territories consistently grow and now operate 11 routes with a gross turnover of £530,000 in 2010. In the last 12 months alone turnover has increased by 21 per cent.
“MOLLY MAID Travel Incentive Programme awards Franchise Owners who reach a certain target. These holidays are always a generous incentive and we have enjoyed five-star holidays to Portugal, twice to Antigua, and this year we went to St. Lucia.” The travel incentive programme is just one of the many ways MOLLY MAID spurs on its Franchise Owners to further success. There is also the President’s Circle, which has a number of different levels. She is currently at Silver but is aiming to make it to Gold this year.
MOLLY MAID encourages its Franchise Owners to forge strong business relations and friendships with each other and Julie believes this is one of the secrets of the brand’s success. “We never feel isolated – we help each other with ideas and problem solving. The support office organises an annual convention for the whole network and we have a series of regional meetings to ensure we are always up to date with any developments.”
“You really do get the best of both worlds at MOLLY MAID,” says Julie. “We are not only masters of our own destinies, but we also receive constant support from the main office either from a business advisor or from the wider support office staff who are always there but never intrusive. It’s a fantastic business opportunity for people from all backgrounds and walks of life. My children were just two and four when I started and it has been rewarding to be able to combine what has grown into a successful business with the demands of a young family,” she says.
