Is the worry about how quickly you can bring in business holding you back?

Succeeding as a business owner is as much about choosing the right path for you as it is picking the right product or idea. Our careers are never really separate from who we are as people, of course, so it is important to consider what kind of working life you want to lead when creating that future for yourself. It has to work for you as a person as much as it does as a business.

Many aspiring franchisees wonder, "How does the process work?" From initial enquiry to franchise ownership, the journey can seem overwhelming, with numerous steps, agreements, and requirements to navigate. Having a clear roadmap is essential for making informed decisions and setting yourself up for success.

When entering the home care sector as a business owner, one of the most critical steps is obtaining registration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Whether you’re new to the industry or have researched homecare franchise opportunities, you’ve likely heard about delays in CQC registrations. Many don’t realise, however, that these delays often stem from application errors that lead to rejections—not just from internal backlogs at the CQC.

In entrepreneurship, personal experiences often inspire the most impactful ventures. This article explores the journey of Cristina Grancea, CEO and Founder of Sylvian Care. Exploring her deeply personal mission to improve care for the elderly and how this led to the Sylvian franchise network we see today.

Cristina shares valuable lessons on resilience, franchising, and staying motivated through adversity. If you're interested in how purpose-driven leadership can transform lives and businesses, this article offers powerful insights and practical advice.

With the help of the Sylvian Care franchise, two new partners start to turn their vision into a reality.

Every new franchisee we welcome onto the Sylvian Care community is a cause for celebration as we add another fantastic location where those most in need can access high-quality care the Sylvian way. Which is why we are so thrilled to welcome our newest partners, Samson and Joesphine, as they launch their new business in Crawley.

Sylvian Care Farnham a dedicated franchisee of Sylvian Care, is excited to announce the expansion of their territory area, further solidifying their presence in the Farnham region. This strategic move is driven by a growing demand for high-quality domiciliary care services, especially in rural locations, and marks a significant milestone in their journey with Sylvian Care.

CQC Registration marks the start of an incredible new journey for these rising stars of the care sector.

We're thrilled to announce the recent CQC registration of Sylvian Care Bexleyheath, meaning they can now throw their full energy behind delivering the kind of high-quality care their local community so desperately needs.

On June 6th, Sylvian Care Chelmsford marked a significant milestone in their journey with the official launch of their business, dedicated to delivering bespoke, relationship-based home care services. The event, held at the vibrant Brewhouse & Kitchen on Duke Street, Chelmsford, brought together community members, professionals serving the silver industry, and home care enthusiasts to celebrate this new addition to the Sylvian Care network.

With our decades of experience working in the home care sector, we know there are heroes all around us in every community in Britain. Their skill and deep dedication is an inspiration to us all, but not many people realise just how many other hidden talents they have – until now!

Something wonderful is beginning in the heart of Havering, East London. A new chapter in community care is being written by the newest additions to the Sylvian Care franchise family: Olu and Nikku, a dynamic husband and wife duo who are now dedicating their lives to enhancing the lives of others by delivering compassionate, personalised home care. With their recent acquisition of CQC registration, they are set to bring a fresh perspective on domiciliary care in their local community of Havering South.

Claudiu Dordea, Director and Registered Manager of Sylvian Care Farnham, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious Stars of Social Care Awards in the "Inspirational Home Care Manager Award (South)" category. With their mission of “shining a light on brilliance in social care”, these awards are considered to be among the most prestigious in the industry, and for one of our newest franchisees to be shortlisted so soon is an incredible achievement.

We can’t believe it’s already been 10 years! In many ways, it feels like the time has flown by in a flurry of work and new offices. However, when we look back to Sylvian Care’s origin, we realise just how far we have come.

Launching a home-care startup is an exciting venture. The rewards of business ownership in this industry are not only financial. They can also offer personal fulfilment. But, as with most things in life, high reward comes with hard work and challenges.

Our Bracknell & Ascot office is marking their fifth year in business! Using their experience in the care industry, sisters-in-law Gabriela and Alina Moldovan launched the business to be closer as a family and now have their husbands working with them in the office team.

Brothers Dan and Paul Taherian reconnected through becoming managing directors of our Woking branch. Their partnership has resulted in a commitment to helping their care professionals settle from overseas here in the UK. Going above and beyond the call of duty, the brothers have provided a helping hand to people when they need it most – like mum of three, Georgina Chabata.

Throughout March, our Reading and Wokingham office volunteered their services as the team walked a mile a day, every lunchtime, in aid of a local charity. The day centre, run by the Wokingham and District for the Elderly (WADE), offers support to anyone over the age of 60 in Wokingham and the surrounding areas.

Sylvian Care franchisees come from all walks of life, and every possible background, but each and everyone has embarked on a transformational journey to an exciting and rewarding new career with our help. Every franchisee story is special and unique in its own way, but we are especially inspired by how Sylvian Care Bristol franchisee, Betty Ndewku, has combined both passion and purpose to transition from mental health nurse to home care business owner. She has now gained her CQC registration and can began her career with Sylvian Care in earnest, and achievement which highlights both her dedication and commitment to contributing to her community in a new and meaningful way.

Combining her innately caring nature and business acumen, Andrada Horvat and her partner Claudiu Dordea have joined our network by launching their very own branch in Farnham. Taking inspiration from her passion for caring for the elderly and vulnerable living in her own community, the couple, who both relocated from Romania to the UK to complete their studies, are now celebrating as they ‘set up shop’ at their new premises.

After achieving a remarkable year of network growth in 2023, Sylvian, a leading provider of domiciliary care services, is proud to announce the addition of two distinguished professionals to its Franchise Support Team. These new appointments reflect Sylvian's commitment to providing unparalleled support for franchise partners navigating the journey of business ownership.