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club profiles Melanie Harper Driving Miss Daisy NZ Limited Business Description: Driving Miss Daisy is a companion driving service offering independence and peace of mind, enabling anyone who is unable to drive to get out, have fun and add some "zing" into their everyday living. Role/Title: Director Number of employees: We are currently operating 35 franchise territories nationwide Do you have children: Yes, I have three grown-up children who have now all left home. Hardest thing about starting your business: Having the courage to do it, finding quality people to help in the initial stages and risking the money involved! Best thing about having your own business: Making a positive difference in thousands of elderly clients' lives and being master of my own destiny. Date the business was founded: 5 May, 2009 What made you start the business: I drove my aunt to appointments and helped with shopping, and we always had such fun! However she felt indebted to me and ended up "employing" her neighbour. I was inspired to do the same for the many people in Havelock North who were in the same situation as my aunt and this has grown to incorporate the thousands of others like her all around New Zealand! Future goals and aspirations: For Driving Miss Daisy to be a household name in New Zealand, impacting on the lives of the elderly and the disabled by offering them independence and freedom, which they would have if they could drive themselves. Valuable learning experiences: Selling franchises to people who are the perfect profile for our business and to people who have Driving Miss Daisy Freecall for service 0800 948 432 Havelock North 4157 Head Office 06 877 0363 NZ Limited PO Box 8489, www.drivingmissdaisy.co.nz melanie@drivingmissdaisy. co.nz enough capital to invest in a business as well. Hero/Role Model: Annabel Langbein Sharon Adams First National Rutherford Real Estate, Howick Business Description: I qualified as a Real Estate Sales Consultant in 2005. I offer a caring professional service, along with my knowledge and commitment to deliver a positive outcome for all concerned. Role: Sales Consultant Number of Employees: 0 Do you have Children: Yes, two. Date the business was founded: Started in Real Estate in 2005. Hardest thing about starting your business: Taking the step to leave a secure wage. Best thing about having your own business: I love what I do. I love to help people. It's such an honour to be involved in the purchase or sale of my client's property. Future Goals and Aspirations: To pursue excellence in all areas of my business; service, presentation, marketing, negotiating, communicating and to be a calming positive influence for my clients. Valuable Learning Experiences: People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. Listening and understanding brings knowledge and wisdom. Hero/Role Models: Dani Johnson. First National Rutherford Real Estate, Howick sharonadams@maxnet.co.nz www.fnhowick.co.nz 92 Picton St, Howick +64 274 293 733 a/h+ 64 9 533 1973 www.hermagazine.co.nz | 127