Head Office Support Allows Marla Custom Blinds Franchisee to Tackle Challenging Project with Ease

Franchisee support for challenging project. When it comes to conservatory roof blinds and shades, it’s a fact that no two conservatories are ever the same Each poses unique challenges. When Marla Custom Blind franchisee Andrew Benson, visited Manor Farm in Totnes to survey a sunroom, he was confronted with an unusually challenging puzzle. As he looked up at the custom-built roof, he thanked his lucky stars he’d be able...

Marla Custom Blind Franchisees Enjoy the Benefits of Ongoing Free Training

Starting a new local business on your own can be hit and miss. There is so much to learn and so many different things to consider. Perhaps that’s why more and more new businesses are taking the franchisee route. As well as buying into a proven concept with established products and systems, good franchisors provide free, ongoing, training for their franchisees. At Marla Custom Blinds, we run regular update...

Marla Custom Blinds Reduce Heat Gain and Increase Privacy for New Head Office

Marla Custom Blinds Help Hair Products Distributor Stay Cool Fareham based Marla Custom Blinds recently completed the manufacture and installation of sixty-one custom roller blinds for hair products distributor Salon Success Ltd. The £5,000 contract was a critical part of a more extensive redesign and refurbishment for Salon Success’s new head office in Aylesbury coordinated by Atorie Design of Southampton. “Atorie approached us based on our reputation for quality,...

New Marla Franchisee Off to a Flying Start

We are delighted to welcome our latest franchisee to the Marla family. Mike McBryde launched the Marla Kent franchise in June 2018 and, thanks to a very successful launch campaign, has already created over £60,000 of quotes.  Given that this new business alone has the potential to generate a gross profit of around £27,000, it’s no wonder that Mike is smiling! We know that the launch phase of a...

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...