Poolwerx Blog

Pool School - How-To's read How to: Get your pool ready for summer With the warmer weather approaching, now is the time to give your pool a pre-summer makeover. You may find that if your pool has had limited use, it may need some TLC. Want to get your pool in top shape, but you’re not sure where to start? Check out our top tips below. Read More

Pool Heating read Top tips to keep pool heating costs down The ongoing energy costs of owning a swimming pool can be significant for some owners. So how you can still enjoy your pool year-round without burning a hole in your wallet? Read More

Poolwerx News read Franchise Today Interview with John O’Brien, CEO and Founder As past chair of the World, Asia Pacific and Australian Franchise Councils, our CEO & Founder, John O’Brien is a very respected voice for franchising as a business format on an international scale. Read More

Poolwerx News read Poolwerx expands in US, eyes Europe and Middle East POOLWERX boss John O’Brien has found some unusual things at the bottom of the pool in his quarter of a century running what is now the world’s third-biggest pool maintenance company. Read More

Poolwerx News read Making A Splash What does it take to turn a franchise into an award-winning business? Poolwerx founder John O’Brien must know – he has done this twice already. For the second time in 12 years, he has just won the Franchise Council of Australia’s Established Franchisor of the Year Award. He can reflect with pride on his achievements in building a 100-strong retail chain in Australia backed by a fleet of 400 vans. Read More

Poolwerx News read Poolwerx ranked in top quintile of world franchise systems One well-known franchise business has been given a top rating that should make it easier for banks to provide lending for the brand’s franchisees. Read More

Poolwerx News read Swim week brings in free lessons A local swim school has thrown their support behind an initiative to prevent childhood drownings by offering free swimming lessons for kids under five from September 24 to October 2. Read More

Poolwerx News read Buy a business and fulfill your family dream Do you want to buy a business that creates healthy, safe and fun poolside memories? The Poolwerx business has been around for nearly 25 years and can number award winning franchisees among its network. Read More

Poolwerx News read 10 things to research before you buy a franchise Buying a franchise can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Buying a franchise can also be a big financial step and a major lifestyle change. Make sure you are ready for the thrills and the spills by doing your homework before signing on the dotted line. Read More

Poolwerx News read 10 reasons why you should invest in a franchise Franchising in Australia is increasingly an economic powerhouse for investors, ticking a lot of boxes for investors and potential business owners. Read More

Poolwerx News read The Healthy Pool Survey The Poolwerx Healthy Pool Survey 2013-14 was performed on an anonymous sample group of 510 pool owners around Australia. For the purposes of discovering their general attitudes and opinions around the care and maintenance of their pool and their opinions around the swimming education of children. Read More

Poolwerx News read Strong growth attracts national recognition for Poolwerx franchisees From one store to a multi-million dollar business, it’s clear Perth’s Poolwerx franchise partners Irene and Ian Hughes made the right choice to ditch their corporate careers ten years ago, with their immense success recognised after being named Australia’s best multi-unit franchise. Read More