Category: Digital Publications
Speaking the Language of Small Business – Brisbane Indian Times
(BIT 07/09/17) “Before moving to Australia, I knew a little English but had not practiced speaking it in India, which meant I was not very confident talking to people,” said Ammy, who is based in Brisbane…
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Life-Changing Expo Soon To Hit Brisbane – PR Wire
(PR Wire 7/7/17) There aren’t many events that you can walk away from with a new career and change of lifestyle – yet the Brisbane Franchising & Business Opportunities Expo will have people from all across Queensland doing exactly that. Click through to this article to claim your free event entry ticket.
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Philanthropists finding many ways to donate – Financial Review
(31/05/17) ‘While Dowling says he does not have a particular charity, group or individual on his radar at the moment, he’s open to opportunities. “I don’t look for them, they find me. I see something that means something to me and if I can help then I will do it…”‘ Read the story here.
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The Ambitious Plan to Turn a Collapsed Franchise Into an Expanding Business – Business News Australia
(26/05/2017) “There’s a real niche for a well-run franchised commercial cleaning company. If you go back 15 years, there were franchise companies cleaning blue chip clients but they’re not there now as it goes around in cycles,” Dowling says. Read the full article here.
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Think Tank: Business ‘Must’ Build Infrastructure – Gold Coast Bulletin
(22/05/2017) Think Tank: James Home Services’ Mike Dowling pushes to boost Gold Coast tourist attractions – GC Bulletin. Mike discusses the need for more picturesque dining, more family attractions, better infrastructure to ease traffic issues, business and local council collaboration, a cultural theme-park concept and more.
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James’ Homes Services to launch commercial cleaning arm – Property Observer
(19/05/2017) Cleaning franchise group James’ Homes Services are launching a commercial cleaning arm in October targeting high rise offices and apartments, hotels, schools, aged facilities and more. Read the Property Observer article online here.
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Gold Coast CEO Mike Dowling has donated $10k to a child in need – Gold Coast Bulletin
(08/05/17) Parents Justin and Kathy Obst had a tough month last month, finding out their three-year-old son Eamon has been diagnosed with Wilms Tumour. Helensvale James’ franchisee couple Lisa and Nathan Raets were among the friends who heard the news. Find out what happened next…
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Meet the ‘effective altruists’ who earn to give – Sydney Morning Herald
2/05/2017 – Sydney Morning Herald | Money: “Meet the ‘effective altruists’ who earn to give” story reveals that earning fueled by a need to give back is a genuine life choice for some Aussies including James’ Home Services’ very own CEO, Mike Dowling. Read the full story here…
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Digital System Speeds Service – Gold Coast Bulletin
12/04/17 – Gold Coast Bulletin, Business News: “GOLD Coast-based franchise cleaning business James’ Home Services has leapt into the digital age, launching an automated IT system believed to be one of the most advanced in the world. The Australian-developed software, Service Allocation Platform, links a customer with the nearest franchisee…” Read the Gold Coast Bulletin article here…
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Mike Adds Polish To Cleaning Group – Gold Coast Bulletin
Mike Dowling discusses the challenges he perceived before purchasing James’ Home Services. He explains to the Gold Coast Bulletin how the franchise needed some serious work, but by investing in the latest IT and setting up a strong management team behind the business, the operational fluidity of James’ has flourished. Read the Gold Coast Bulletin article here…
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