WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BATHROOM RE-SURFACING, RE-GLAZING, AND RE-FINISHING? NOTHING! They are all terms used to define the same thing. Basically, they refer to applying a new surface over an existing surface in a bathroom.  The existing surface might be a bath, basin, or wall tiles. The new surface is usually a paint of some sort that is being sprayed on to the existing surface. Over the years, we have come across people using house paints, two pack car pain...

Ken Tembo talks about how he got into a Bathroom Werx Franchisee You wouldn't normally consider it a promotion to go from the hotel checkout to the hotel bathroom. But for me that's what it was! I was in the hospitality industry for about 13 years, managing restaurants, bars and staff. To be honest I was just tired of the long hours. I don't mind long hours if you're getting paid, but there is not much overtime in hospitality. I like to be in control of what I do ea...

Start looking at finance options the minute you decide you want to buy a Franchise business. If you are currently employed, I would look at establishing lines of credit with my Bank on property/assets that you own before resigning your position. Get advice from a Financial Advisor or an Accountant on much money you can borrow on your current assets. Once you know how much money you can access then you can decide on which Franchise system you can afford to buy. It can be just...

Ask yourself the following questions: Can I see myself getting up every morning and running this business? Does it excite me? Does my family support me in my decision in buying this business? Getting into business is a serious undertaking that is going to consume a lot of your waking hours. So it is a good idea that the business is something that you enjoy doing. You will be putting a lot of hours into your business especially in the first few years so having ...

Good question! Make sure you have the support of your partner and family as being in business is going to consume a lot of your time so it is important that they are behind you in this undertaking. Then start saving money so that you have at least half the purchase price in cash. Then you don't have to borrow more than 50% of the purchase price and that will take a lot of pressure off you. The next thing is to start thinking about what sort of business you are going to enjo...