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Prakash Dhana

My name is Prakash I have owned a Hire A Hubby Metro franchise since April 2005. My previous job was a roulette/blackjack dealer, with handyman projects on the side, as a hobby. These included building kitchen units, wooden furniture, built for my family and friends. Being employed day and night shifts was stressful, and impacted on my family and personal life.

I decided to buy a Hire A Hubby franchise because I wanted to be my own boss & I could combine my trade knowledge and experience but at the same time be supported by a well established organisation. After extensive research I decided Hire A Hubby was the most suitable franchise for me, and I have not looked back.

My skills have been self taught, reading magazines, past experience, a 'can do' attitude to solve challenges rather than leaving them.

Being a franchisee business owner allows me flexibility, which for a family man is a great advantage. Along with doing what I love, the opportunity of meeting different people. The support provided by the 'Hubby Network'. Ultimately, what I like most is seeing the satisfied looks on all my customers after a hard day's work!

Keith Micklethwaite

My background before entering the HAH network consists mainly of factory work. After leaving school I began work in the factory industry at the age of 18.

This environment provided me with much opportunity to learn a greater and wider range of skills. For example, my problem solving skills became quite refined after dealing with confronting issues on a daily basis, such as machinery break down.

The basis behind my reason for entering the HAH Franchise network was a connection to the company through a family member.  A relative has been a franchisee, and it was obvious from his lifestyle that the Franchise opportunity was a good one.

By being his own boss, he could decide when and when not to work. This is a clear benefit for family men who would like to spend more time with their wives and children but don’t get to when working a regular full time job. He could schedule jobs around upcoming events and always ensure that he was there to be a part of it.

Being self employed also provides financial stability which is a relief in the current economic climate. There is always plenty of work to be done which provides comfortable living for the whole family, because there is only one wage to pay.

Another determining factor in my decision is the help and support of not only the office staff at HAH, but the other Franchisees within the network nationwide. This is comforting as a new Franchisee, to know that when any issues arise, other hubbies can be consulted for advice and tips. Because the network are not competing with each other, there is always an apparent willingness to assist another ‘hubby’ that needs some direction.

Along with this, the marketing provisions made by Head Office supply a constant flow of PR resulting in regular work all over the country. Not only that, but the technology package that is provided upon start up with HAH greatly assists in cutting down time wastage and money loss. By being fully mobile and electronic, all ‘hubbies’ are able to receive payment of the work completed upon completion instead of waiting for the customers to pay the invoice that was mailed out to them.

Steve Robins

I just completed 20 years of working underground in the Mount Isa mines and my wife and I decided to have a sea change, so we moved to Townsville (close to the Barrier Reef and the Bush). My wife transferred with her job but I myself wasn’t sure what I would do until I bumped into an ex Mt Isa friend (now living in Brisbane) who is a Hubby.

This sparked my interest after talking to him about Hire A Hubby, how they worked etc. This really interested me as I love all that sort of work around the house. I couldn’t imagine anything better than making a living from what you enjoy and being the boss at the same time.

It is nice to know that I am in control and I have none of the constraints and frustrations of working for someone else.

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