Name: Desmond Osei-Akoto 
Location: Essex
Plan: 4
Plan delivered in: 30 days
Planned monthly turnover: £4,000
Actual monthly turnover: £17,000 

After working as a cleaner, Desmond Osei-Akoto was all too aware of the constant demand the commercial cleaning industry enjoys. He wanted to pursue his lifelong ambitions to be his own boss and run his own company, and capitalise on his knowledge and passion for the industry he was already familiar with. He therefore began his research into how to realise his ambitions and financially secure his future.

Desmond was drawn to the proven structure of the franchise business model over the uncertain nature of starting his own business, as he had no previous experience of this. Jani-King was the obvious choice for him with their long established name and industry leader status. He was confident they would be the sound starting block he required and provide him with all the support he needed to grow his business.

Cleaning Franchise Opportunities

The combination Jani-King’s franchise structure combined with its simple set-up impressed Desmond. He felt reassured by being part of a market-leading brand but was looking forward to having the autonomy to run his own business. Jani-King’s Guaranteed Business Promise which guarantees to provide an agreed value of initial contracts sealed the deal for Desmond and provided him with the reassurance he needed, which is always lacking when starting an independent business.

‘I thought I knew lots about cleaning, but the personal and tailored training I have received from Jani-King has been very informative and really opened my eyes to all aspects of the industry and running my own business.’

Desmond completed his initial training and just three weeks later, he received his business plan. He was immediately up and running with his initial contracts. In order to allow Desmond time to build his confidence, recruit staff and develop his business knowledge, he opted for a Plan 4 structure – guaranteeing him a small number of initial contracts.

 ‘I have been so impressed with how easy the set-up process has been – I have been able to jump straight in and I’m confident that with the support from Jani-King, my long-term business objectives will become a reality.’

Under the expert guidance and knowledge of Jani-King, Desmond has created an achievable five year business plan and is very much looking forward to being his own boss.