Gone are the days of slaving over your windows with a bucket and cloth while standing on a ladder. These days, the developments in technology when it comes to window cleaning means that running a window cleaning business is not as tedious as it once was. What’s more is that there are several oppor

Co-Founder of Fantastic Services, Rune Sovndahl, gave a heartfelt interview in Financial Times in October. Rune opened up about his early interest in coding as a young child and his almost successful five business ventures: a mobile comparison site and an online music school. Fascinated by how th

The world of franchise opportunities in the UK is growing in leaps and bounds, creating opportune moments for those interested in starting their own business with a helping hand. Although you might be thinking of McDonald’s as an example of a franchise, and it is truly one of the world’s best kn

Pests range anything from rats and mice to ants, wasps, termites, cockroaches, different types of birds, even bats and so much more. Given the fact that more and more people are spending their time at home as a result of the pandemic, it’s more likely that one’s pest problems can become exacerba

Wondering “is it worth starting a cleaning business?” We’re here to help! But first, let the numbers speak for themselves. The UK cleaning industry is worth in the region of £6 billion and it employs over one million people. There’s high demand for cleaning services, no matter what other ch

Franchises, by their very nature, are a very specific type of business that provide products or services to the end customer through standardised policies and practices across the entire franchising network. This creates continuity in the offering and offers a sense of reliability and predictability

As someone who has an entrepreneurial streak, you might have thought that franchising might be the best way to expand and grow your existing business, or you’ve considered franchising opportunities to invest in. While some of the key features of a franchise are such that a franchise is built on a

Right. You’re a business owner with a successful business and are wondering how to expand it? Depending on several factors, franchising could be your best option. It’s profitable, it’s proven and it can help you grow. But what is a franchise business? What are franchises? Essentially, the answ

Economic downturns are inevitable due to their cyclical nature. And in the midst of Covid-19 and its related myriad of economic impacts, downturns are something to be expected. But as a franchisor, should this mean that you let fear and worry creep in, stifling any opportunities for growth or will y

Thinking of attending the National Franchise Exhibition or the International Franchise Show this year? Come on down to the Fantastic Service stand. We'll be exhibiting at both. Are you looking to become your own boss in an industry where even events like a global pandemic don't destroy demand?