Owning a franchise is a dream for some house cleaners and a reality to others. Some think owning a franchise is great because of name brand recognition, and national advertising.  We Ask a House Cleaner about franchise pros and cons and upfront costs. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says no business startup is easy. But owning a franchise gives you access to tutorials and existing training.  Franchise vs. start your own maid service? We've got tips. Today's sponsor is https://housecleaning360.com  #HouseCleaning360 is a reference database that includes both franchise and independent home service providers.   *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Fire My Cleaning Employee for Being Late and Lazy? - https://youtu.be/AtfN4QDH4Qo No Money - How to Start a Cleaning Business When You're Broke - https://youtu.be/3MjZ0DyzvIs Time - My Hours Are My Own, Right? - https://youtu.be/maxtjyUVcmw Percentage of Clean vs. Messy Houses - https://youtu.be/HYRiab7ldu4 Should I Hire Family for My House Cleaning Business? - https://youtu.be/PRCkm4v8uP8 Family? Your Cleaning Clients Are Not Your Family! - https://youtu.be/mMav5DNtYes Travel - House Cleaners and Maids How Far Should You Go for a Job? - https://youtu.be/xxasgWOwbOY If a Maid, House Cleaner or Housekeeper Broke My Stuff - Who Pays? - https://youtu.be/qxvysUdtkAA Do I Need a Uniform for My Cleaning Company? - https://youtu.be/sPx490_2SNc How Do I Choose a Company Name for My Cleaning Business? - https://youtu.be/VdtiH3-5Tas     *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/owning-a-franchise/   *** RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE *** How to Franchise Your Business: Grow Your Business Using Other Peoples Time and Money - http://amzn.to/2z0Umbq   Take the Fear Out of Franchising - http://amzn.to/2zFuFw2   A Business Franchise Versus a Business Opportunity - http://amzn.to/2zWNBr3   Buy "Hot" Franchises Without Getting Burned - A How to Franchise Guide: Helping You Make the Best Decision When You Buy a Franchise - http://amzn.to/2yCMGI5   IS IT A SCAM? The Truth About Commercial Cleaning Franchises - http://amzn.to/2ieXuWv   Starting the Ultimate Franchise -: How Anyone Can Leave the Corporate Rat Race, Start A Man in A Van Business and Save Themselves £1,000s In the Process - http://amzn.to/2hwPoLX   Franchise VS Start Up: What to Look Out for When Buying a Franchise - http://amzn.to/2yCNM6F   Franchise vs. Start-up: Which One Works for You? - http://bit.ly/2fLpXzM   Franchise vs. Startup: Which Way to Go - http://bit.ly/2zzZhPY   Weighing the Pros and Cons of Franchising vs. Traditional Business – http://bit.ly/2yBIrfQDE       *** OTHER WAYS TO ENJOY THIS SHOW *** ITUNES - http://apple.co/2xhxnoj STITCHER - http://bit.ly/2fcm5JM SOUNDCLOUD - http://bit.ly/2xpRgLH GOOGLE PLAY - http://bit.ly/2fdkQd7 YOUTUBE - https://goo.gl/UCs92v   *** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? *** Email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com   *** HOUSE CLEANING TIPS VAULT *** (DELIVERED VIA EMAIL) - https://savvycleaner.com/tips   *** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY *** http://amzn.to/2xUAF3Z   *** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/   *** LOOKING FOR A HOUSE CLEANER? *** Find the best and the brightest at - https://HouseCleaning360.com   *** FOLLOW ANGELA BROWN ON SOCIAL MEDIA *** https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner https://Linkedin.com/in/SavvyCleaner   *** WHAT IS ASK A HOUSE CLEANER? *** Ask a House Cleaner is a daily show where you get to ask your house cleaning questions and we provide answers. Learn how to clean. How to start a cleaning business. Marketing and Advertising tips for your cleaning service. How to find top quality house cleaners, housekeepers, and maids. Employee motivation tactics. Strategies to boost yo