{"id":2254,"date":"2021-10-23T17:38:03","date_gmt":"2021-10-23T05:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/?page_id=2254"},"modified":"2024-09-17T21:53:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T09:53:02","slug":"kiwi-carpet-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/kiwi-carpet-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Kiwi Carpet Cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Established<\/b>: 2018<\/span><\/p>\n

Location<\/b>:\u00a0Northland<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Darrell Combrink<\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0<\/b>www.kiwicarpetcleaning.co.nz<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Business mission and vision<\/b>:<\/div>\n
My mission is to be a leader, the best out there and for others to look up to. My vision is to not necessarily be the biggest but have the best reputation.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\u201cKiwi Carpet Cleaning specialises in both residential and commercial Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning and Flood Restoration. We also do a lot of insurance work\u201d<\/span>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>What sets you apart from your competitors?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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I drive around in a truck with the biggest sign writing, and Kiwi Carpet Cleaning is the only operator in the entire north island with an Everest 870 Truckmount. I use 6 different wands to clean and extract with swivels.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please provide details of any business awards you have won.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
None as yet but there is always first<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe why you decided to go into business for yourself.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
To make money and build a future for my family<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe some of the challenges you needed to overcome to get your business off the ground.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Getting customers<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please tell us about an example where you managed to overcome a significant challenge that stood in the way of your business success.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Dealing with Covid 19 and the lock down, preventing us getting to out to our customers who really need help.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please explain how perseverance or overcoming adversity has been necessary for you to make a success of your business.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
My mentor always said, “if you want something you have to work hard for it” What is the one thing you want as a business owner? That’ to make Money and you have go after or chase the work. No work equals no income, not income equals no life style. If the work is there, just get out and do it.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What business success have you achieved to date? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
I have grown Kiwi Carpet Cleaning by an average of 20% a year and through Covid and have managed to sign on with 2 insurance companies as their preferred supplier. (That’s Huge)<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What are you most proud of in relation to your business?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
The fact that I have managed to get where I am today (with a great mentor)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>How many people does your business employ?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
1 full time and 3 part time<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What contractors do you regularly use in your business?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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I use a range of contractors such as carpets layers and other carpet cleaners who I know to help out when I get busy. It keeps the customer happy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What training opportunities have you provided to the people you employ?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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One on one training but IICRC for full time staff which is an internationally recognised program. We also do other training as required i.e stain treatment<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What positive reviews and testimonials do you have from happy customers?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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I have plenty. They are all on my work Facebook page<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Apart from the potential financial benefits, what other benefits do you get from being a business owner?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
I have a few benefits as a business owner. for example work might pay for my coffee in the morning or I might get an fuel allowance for my personal car as a bonus.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe any community involvement or sponsorship your business is involved with.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
We sponsor Dylan Thomson Rallysport and are currently in communication with a number of other charities. We also do work for All Star Cheer Leaders at a major discounted rate as none profit organisation<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What other ways do you - as a business - give back to the community?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
We offer discounted rates to senior citizens and to those that really need a service but cant afford the full cost.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please outline any other information you think is relevant to this entry.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
We believe in providing an honest service for a quality job. Kiwi Carpet Cleaning has a great reputation and we plan on keeping it that way. We may not be the cheapest in town, but we are definitely not the most expensive.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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