Jim’s Group News
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Why James Hayward Left a 28-Year Corporate Career for Life Coaching
After 28 years in the corporate world, James Hayward reached a career crossroads at the start of…
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How Jim’s Life Coaching Helped John Govic Reclaim His Time and Improve His Business
John Govic had been in business for years and initially wondered what a coaching program could really…
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How Alyce Hem Reached $1 Million in Sales With Jim’s Blinds
Alyce Hem’s Jim’s Blinds business started in October and has already reached a major milestone: $1 million…
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Why a Shepparton Local of 36 Years Chose Jim’s Mowing
After 36 years in the Shepparton area, Andrew Painter decided to turn a local opportunity into his…
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How Maria Duque Grew a Five-Person Cleaning Team in Just 8 Months
Eight months into running Jim’s Cleaning Maroubra, Maria Duque is already working with a team of around…
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Why Chris Hutt Chose a Jim’s Electrical Franchise After Relying on Mates for Work
Before joining Jim’s Electrical, Chris Hutt was relying on mates to find subcontracting work and sometimes calling…
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Why Consider a Jim’s Blinds & Shutters Franchise?
Starting a franchise is a big decision, so it helps to hear from someone already running the…
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Jim’s Group CMO Joel Kleber Elected to the Franchise Council of Australia Board
Joel Kleber, Chief Marketing Officer of Jim’s Group, has been elected to the board of directors of…
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How Alyce Hem Grew to Six Jim’s Blinds and Shutters Franchises
Building one franchise is a challenge. Alyce Hem has built a multi-franchise operation with six Jim’s Blinds…
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Jim’s Electrical Franchise: Costs, Leads, Fees and Support
For electricians thinking about running their own business, the big questions usually come down to cost, workflow,…
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From Corporate Executive to Jim’s Pool Care: Same Income, Less Stress
After years in senior corporate roles, Theron Vassiliou found a different way to earn at the same…
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How Chris Pepper Grew a Jim’s Pool Care Business From $100K to $1M+
Chris Pepper has spent 15 years building his Jim’s Pool Care business in North Brisbane, growing from…
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How Much Does a Franchise Cost in Australia? (2026 Guide)
Quick answer: A mobile service franchise in Australia usually costs $5,000 to $50,000 to start. A retail…
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How to Buy a Franchise in Australia: A Step-by-Step Guide 2026
Quick answer: To buy a franchise in Australia, hear from the brand’s franchisees, enquire, speak to the…
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What Happens on a Jim’s Removals Job? Inside a Real Apartment Move
Moving a two-bedroom apartment involves far more than loading furniture into a truck. Jim’s Removals Co-Founder &…
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Small Business Ideas Under $50,000 in Australia: 10 Service Businesses (2026)
Quick answer: The most practical small businesses to start in Australia for under $50,000 are mobile service…
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Is a Franchise Worth It? What Jim’s Franchisees Say (2026)
Quick answer: A franchise is worth it if you want to own a business but would rather…
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What It’s Like Starting a Jim’s Pool Care Franchise After a 20-Year Career
After around 20 years in another industry, Wayne Strange was ready for something different. Ten months into…
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Why Mathew Richardson Calls Jim’s Electrical His “Get Out of Jail Free Card”
Before joining Jim’s Electrical, Mathew Richardson knew exactly how demanding it could be to run a business…
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Can You Run Carpet Cleaning and Car Detailing Together? Josh Explains How He Does Both
Josh started with Jim’s Carpet Cleaning, but when the business was going well, he decided to add…
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Thinking of a Tech Franchise? What It Costs to Join Jim’s IT and What You Get
For people with IT skills who want to build a business, joining an established franchise can offer…
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JIM’S MOWING GETS SUMMER READY WITH BUDGY SMUGGLER
Two iconic Australian brands team up to get you summer ready Two of Australia’s most recognisable brands…
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Inside a Jim’s Pool Care Franchise: Glen Huntly’s Experience After 6 Years
After six years running Jim’s Pool Care Baddo Bay on the Central Coast, Glen Huntly has seen…
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From Finance Director to Business Owner: Why Angela Chose Jim’s Bookkeeping
After more than 25 years working in senior finance roles, Angela Karagiannis wanted to build something of…