Lokendra Bista says owning a cleaning business has fulfilled a long-held ambition to be his own boss. Having a CrestClean franchise has given him the confidence to look at bigger things, he says. “It’s given me a sense of ownership. It’s my company and I own the business. “Have studied business in my background I’ve
If anyone deserves a holiday in the sun it’s Nelson’s Julie Ashton. Since starting with CrestClean four years ago, any thoughts of an overseas trip have been a distant dream as she concentrated on building her business. But that’s all changed after hardworking Julie, who has recently doubled her turnover, is getting set to jet
Christmas came early for delegates attending an Administrative Professionals event in Nelson. CrestClean’s Nelson Regional Manager Barbara de Vries made sure everyone attending the lunch received a special goodie bag that was packed with promotional products. More than 80 people attended the annual event, organised by the Association of Administrative Professionals New Zealand. Barbara said
Crest’s Nelson Regional Manager Barbara de Vries was on the ball when she met local school principals at their annual get together. CrestClean are the Bronze sponsors of the Nelson Principals Association Annual Conference and the company takes pride is supporting the hard work the principals do in maintaining high standards in their schools. Barbara
Crest’s Move to the Regions Programme has really changed the lives of Sameeta Kumar and Nischal Lal for the better. Since moving to Nelson from Auckland a year ago, Sameeta says they have been able to increase their business fourfold – and they also plan to purchase their first home soon. “Moving out of Auckland
When Danial and Arishma Singh first came to CrestClean they were working hard for little reward in Auckland. They lived in a small flat behind a shop in an area known for a high crime rate and had bars on all their windows for security. Then they took a leap of faith with CrestClean’s Move
You might be surprised by how smart your cleaner is. Meet legal eagle Anne McKibben-Singh who is looking to spread her wings after fitting in law studies around working with her husband in their CrestClean Franchise. Anne, who completed a law and philosophy degree at the University of Otago, has set her sights on becoming
Nelson franchisees Colin and Linda Bartlett enjoyed seeing the value the CrestClean LeslieRugby Junior Rugby Coaching Programme session provided junior rugby players and coaches. The coaching session was held at Sports Park in Motueka. The programme is aimed at junior rugby coaches and/or parents who are interested in coaching the game in the future. It
Nelson franchisees Colin and Linda Bartlett sponsored a hole at the Lower Moutere School Golf Tournament. The inaugural tournament was held at the Motueka Golf Course on April 10. Colin and Linda sponsored a barbecue breakfast before the 18-hole Ambrose Golf Tournament started as well as a gift basket, which was part of a raffle
Saint Paul’s Catholic School ‘Kotuku’ classroom pupils ended Term 1 on a high with a pizza celebration lunch. The pizza lunch, put on by CrestClean Nelson franchisees Melanie and Robyn Fern, was a reward for having the Cleanest Classroom in the whole school. CrestClean’s Cleanest Classroom competitions are held at many of the 262 schools
The importance of working together as a team was highlighted at the Nelson and Blenheim Christmas party. About 15 franchisees and their families attended the end of year celebration that was held at the Moutere Community Centre. “There were a number of games that were played and the reason for that was to encourage everyone
Nelson and Blenheim franchisees left the annual team meeting in high spirits. Every Nelson and Blenheim franchise team attended the annual team meeting that was held at CrestClean’s Nelson office. As part of agenda items, Managing Director Grant McLauchlan presented Master Cleaners Training Institute Floor Care Training Course Certificates of Completion to Nischal Lal, Colin