July signifies the middle of the year and is often a time of pause and reflection. Are you looking back over the last six months and contemplating what’s next in your career?

The majority of people who have started a window cleaning franchise with Tidal have either transitioned from other industries, decided to take a leap of faith out of left field, or fulfilled their lifelong dream to run their own business.

For many, being your own boss seems unattainable. Where do you start? How much will it cost? Who will support you? These common barriers preventing you from going ahead are real, but here’s the thing, every business owner will tell you that they felt the same.

Starting your own venture is daunting. You’ve got to have a lot of determination and resilience and you’ve got to be willing to put the hard work in. However, it doesn’t require you to reinvent the wheel or have a brand new idea.

There are lots of advantages in opting for a franchise over your own startup. Once you’ve done your research and decided that this is the route for you, how do you narrow down the window cleaning companies that you have found? Let’s delve a little deeper into what it means to be a Tidal Franchisee to help you make a comparison.

Financial support

A window cleaning franchise with Tidal can be fully funded by a government start-up loan. This means that it isn’t always necessary to have any existing capital behind you. While you do need to have a fairly good credit rating and a mature financial approach, you don’t need to have a large bank balance to get started.

Our business support team will assist you to complete your application and make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Equipment

Buying the equipment for your window cleaning service in itself can be a drain. There are tools to invest in and requirements to comply with. Not to mention the supplier and the training which can be time-consuming and overwhelming.

At Tidal, we provide all of our window cleaners with the equipment that they need from the offset. The pure water cleaning system, branded van, uniform, and the essential software and systems to run your window cleaning business. As part of our onboarding process, we also provide online training to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to hit the ground running.

Marketing budget

Marketing and lead generation is a job within itself. As a business owner, you’ll have to spread the word about your services, but we help to alleviate that. We provide you with a marketing budget and help you strategically designate that. From Facebook ads, leaflets, and business cards, we support you to get the results you want from your marketing efforts.

Training academy

Having a growth mindset to continue to learn and develop your skills is a must. Being committed to this will set your business up for success and increase the chances of you reaching your full potential. As a forward-thinking window cleaning company, this is something that we recognise and encourage.

Through our extensive online training video library, franchisee members forum, and monthly webinars we provide the tools and resources you need to upskill and keep the momentum going.

Designated territory

When you invest in a window cleaning franchise with Tidal, you will be allocated a territory or approx 100,000 houses. Typically within your chosen area unless unavailable. This enables you to solely target those potential customers and be financially rewarded for doing so. In the instance that your preferred location is occupied, we will explore neighbouring areas that are suitable and free of competition.

Established brand and 5 year trading license

Building a brand image and reputation takes time, money, and patience. Starting a cleaning franchise business with Tidal, allows you to reap the benefits of our hard work. We’ve created a recognised brand that differentiates and sets high standards that align with our mission and business objectives—our reviews speak for themselves.

Business support

One of the challenges that people face when setting up their own business in any capacity is the need to wear many hats. From customer services, sales, marketing, and lead generation to just having someone there to offer mentorship and support, our Tidal Team is committed to lending a helping hand. Everyone within the business is here because they are passionate about participating in the success of aspiring entrepreneurs.

Partnership

Becoming a Tidal business partner through our franchise opportunity means that you are not in business on your own. We see every one of our window cleaners as family. Whilst you have the autonomy to drive your business forwards and take it to the highest level, we are here every step of the way.

Not only have we been there and done it, but we’ve also seen how rewarding running a successful window cleaning service can be. We’ve personally experienced both the highs and the lows. When you invest in a cleaning franchise with us, you can be assured that you are never alone.

If you’re experiencing that mid-year itch and wondering if a window cleaning franchise is for you, let’s chat.

Danny Fraser in Aberdeen did and he’s never looked back

If you’re in the Aberdeen area and looking for a professional and reliable local window cleaner, give him a shout. https://www.tidalcleaningservices.co.uk/aberdeen-danny-fraser

From all at Team Tidal