You may not think that there is a link between Christmas shoppers and the owners of damaged property, but Rikki Smith, director of Aspray Aberdeen and a former manager of Asda Stores, has found that his customer service and project management skills have
Aspray are specialists in repairing damage to property caused by all types of problems from storms, fire and floods to theft, burst pipes and accidental damage,
The company offers a free, one-stop-shop service to people who have experienced this type of damage to their property and are claiming on their insurance,
By project managing the insurance claim to gain authorisation and then bringing in local and qualified contractors to carry out the repair work Aspray brings peace of mind to the property owners, and provides its franchisees with plenty of work all year round.
Mr Smith said: “Recently I’ve enjoyed project managing store remodels with Asda and I’ve always believed that exceptional customer service can separate you from the competition. I wanted to use my skills in running my own business and when I discovered Aspray I realised that I had found the perfect solution.”
Over the last three months he has continued to work in both jobs side by side while focusing on growing his Aspray business, and insists that it was the right thing to do as a short term measure, even if it meant that his social life did suffer a little.
He is now preparing to leave his role at Asda and is looking forward to an opportunity to redress his work life balance as the Aspray business allows him the flexibility to organise his own diary.
Mr Smith continued: “I did my homework on Aspray and carried out my own research into the local market and was particularly impressed by Aspray’s managing director James Whittle. I’m now looking forward to a challenging and rewarding future that will rely on my personal effort.”
Aspray franchisees enjoy running a business that involves very low overheads, with the opportunity to work from home, flexible working days and a high level of demand.
Every franchisee receives comprehensive support from Aspray's national operations centre and a dedicated team of field support personnel. By following the company’s ‘business blueprint’ they have the opportunity to launch and build a successful and valuable business locally.
Information: 0800 077 6705 www.aspray.com