And breathe …… we made it

“As a small business owner, one of your main concerns is that your operation won’t run smoothly when you are not there to keep an eye on it. That’s why we always try to ensure that no more than two of our four senior managers are away at any given time.  However, being a family business, this is sometimes easier said than done.“  This September, owners of Marla Custom...

Marla Custom Blinds Reach for The Sky

Marla Custom Blinds Reach for The Sky On Behalf of Southampton Cruise Terminal The “special projects team” at Marla Custom Blinds love a challenge.  So, when Brymor Contractors recently asked us to make and fit four 4.50m long and two 22.50m long skylight canopies for the QE11 Cruise Passenger Terminal in Southampton, we said “No problem.” “Making blinds that together, totalled more than the length of an Olympic swimming...

Growing your business

Growing your business – single van to multi-van and on to multi-territory We know that one of the biggest motivators for our franchise owners is not only earning a healthy income today but also growing an asset that will provide security for tomorrow. That’s why we work in partnership with you to help you grow a successful business. The Marla Custom Blinds franchise model is designed to be a...

Why attend Trade & County Shows To Market Your Marla Custom Blinds Business?

  Trade and County shows have traditionally been a very popular way to market products, services and businesses. Though technology is changing marketing at a rapid pace, there are several benefits from having an exhibit presence at such shows. Marla Custom Blinds have always embraced both new and more established marketing ideas. As the core business we have regularly attended shows and enjoyed great success from them. And of...

Domestic and commercial contracts make a happy blend

Many people assume that the core market for Marla Custom Blinds’ franchisees is domestic blinds, and in particular conservatory blinds, however a lot of our business comes from commercial contracts. We firmly believe that a successful business needs to have as wide a market as possible and so we train our franchisees how to find and win commercial contracts as well as domestic orders.  The industry sector as a...

Marla Custom Blinds Help Transform Council offices

Marla Custom Blinds were approached by Christchurch City Council and asked to quote for the manufacture and installation of 60 blinds suitable for an office environment as part of a major refurbishment of the Council’s offices in Bridge Street, Christchurch. After discussions with Christchurch Council Architectural Surveyor it was decided that the 60 blinds would consist of 55 flame retardant vertical blinds for the main office levels and 5...

Build Your Marla Franchise In a £1 Billion Marketplace

When you first consider a new business opportunity, it always makes sense to conduct your market research first – so you know the size and nature of your potential customer base. Operating within the £1 billion UK marketplace for custom fitted blinds – Marla offers focused franchise partners the chance to target the three most profitable areas of this exciting sector – the residential, commercial and contract markets. And...

Marketing done for you

When franchisees start their new business the key to bringing in lots of enquiries and growing the business is marketing the business. Leaflet drops, magazine adverts, Google AdWords, Facebook ads, networking, display sites and the list goes on. Marketing your business is vital and it should be consistent, efficient, targeted and measured. The most common comments we hear from new franchisees about their marketing are “I’m so busy I...

You’re not buying a job but investing in a business

Your Business, Your Future, Your Success When prospective business owners start researching the Marla Custom Blinds franchise opportunity, they often go on to invest in our proven model precisely because they love just that idea, of buying into their own business – not just buying themselves a job. Investing in your future is what we’re all about at Marla – and that’s why we partner with you from day...

Marla and The bfa: Committed To Customer Service

We believe in treating our businesses customers ethically and providing them with great service. We have the same attitude towards our business partners, Marla franchisees! That’s why, when you choose to invest in the proven Marla business model, you can rest assured that as full members of the British Franchise Association (bfa), we’re committed to providing ethical network management and are dedicated to high quality customer service across the...