BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

Paul Reilly joined Oscar determined to make it work. He knew it was not going to be a piece of cake starting a new business in a new area but he was prepared to work hard.

“From Glasgow to Southport to Oscar - major life-changing experiences re-established my decision to work for myself. A taste of self-employment, with partners, in a previous life confirmed that franchising was now my best option. To be part of a recognised national company that would allow me to work for myself and have my own freedom of choice was the ideal route to explore. “My experiences of self-employment in the motor trade and dry cleaning services opened various windows of opportunity when searching for a franchise business. The franchise website gave me a very good introduction to my main interest but I was completely put off the scent when discovering Oscar and pets. Here was a proven product that offered a supportive and caring service with repeat business. “I am now almost a year into my business with time to reflect back to the start which saw me with a blank sheet of paper and not one single customer. With Oscar Head Office supporting me I went out morning, noon and night, knocking on doors and making contact with pet owners. Within six months I had established 179 customers – I had a good product, which has proved itself time and time again. While satisfying a number of healthy pets I’ve had great success in helping dogs with tummy and skin problems. To have a vet call me to help a dog with a long-term problem and then solve it, saving the client ongoing vet bills, gave me just the boost I needed to confirm that, at last, I was running a business that brought me more rewards than just earning a living. “I believe that the best way to achieve success and reach a good standard of living is to enjoy your work!” Oscar constantly keeps the wheels turning on this mobile franchise business. As holders of the Franchise of the Year Bronze Award Oscar is able to extend confidence to its network of franchisees.

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