Name: Malcolm Cooney          

Company Name: The Ultimate Floor Sanding Company Franchise

Location: Mayo

Length of time in operation: One Year

Professional background before becoming a franchisee: Sales Rep, Also worked in different Factories (Allergan Pharmaceuticals & Coca Cola) 

Why did you become involved in franchising: I wanted to be my own boss and make my own decisions as well as having full support and experience of a franchise behind me, So that if I did come up against any problems I would have the backing of an experience team behind me. 

Why did you choose this franchise business: I felt there was a market out there for this and the fact it was dust free odour free was a big advantage

How did you research the company before setting up: I checked out the business in general and also checked out competition in my area and I felt there was nobody out there with a unique system as the Ultimate Floor Sanding 

How did the master franchise help you starting a business in Ireland: They were excellent, they would answer any question no matter how daft it sounded. If they didn't know the answer they would be back with an answer. They never once tried to sell it they just told it how it was. 

Does the master franchise continue to help you on an ongoing basis: Yes, They never stopped helping me, if it's with Advertising or any other Problems; they have always done there best to sort it out. Very Professional and courteous 

What difficulties did you face starting off: I suppose the biggest difficulty would be getting the money together. And convincing family I was making the right decision as I was leaving a full time job to go working for myself. 

How did you overcome these difficulties: I dug into my saving and the Bank was very nice to me. As for my Family they had to convince themselves that I knew what I was doing. 

What advice would you give to others who have just started franchising or are looking for a franchise business in Ireland: 

Shop around, Look at Compition in your area, look at your finances and see what you can afford as not all business start to take in money straight away. If you do this make your decision and never look back.

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