This EXCLUSIVE computer-maintained Referral Network of qualified Bane-Clene systems owners has many benefits:
- Participants in the win-win Referral Network program benefit immediately from the recognition, competence and reputation of other successful Bane-Clene operators when people who relocate recognize the “Hose-Bordered” ad in the Yellow Pages and on the web.
- Members of the “Network of Excellence” are eligible to have their own web site hosted by Bane-Clene on the Bane-Clene site.
- Many carpet manufacturers publish Bane-Clene’s toll-free 800 number in maintenance literature. Some publish Bane-Clene’s number in warranty information and others simply suggest that consumers call for Bane-Clene’s “Residential Carpet Care Brochure” brochure.
- Mill claims representatives use the Referral Network to solve problems and often recommend that their clients “Call ‘Us’ on the carpet”®. Solving warranty and other problems opens doors for continued customer relations.
- Carpet retailers use the network for two reasons. Many give Bane-Clene’s toll-free telephone number to their customers. Some call for the name of a Bane-Clene certified company to work for them and their customers. Hundreds of Bane-Clene systems owners have become affiliated with successful carpet retailers in very profitable business relationships.
- National accounts use the Referral Network to arrange cleaning services throughout the nation. Large companies, hotel chains, franchises and others count on this dependable source for service in many areas of the country. One call does it all for them.
- Calls on Bane-Clene’s toll-free lines and the stunning number of inquiries from the internet generate record numbers of referrals of jobs for our carpet cleaning members.
- Consumers call Bane-Clene as a result of the informative Web site on the web. Many consumer calls are the direct result of a referral from a carpet mill, carpet retailer, claims representative, insurance adjuster or other third-party source. A caller gives the ZIP code where service is requested. The names and phone numbers of the nearest Bane-Clene operators are provided. Tens of thousands of referrals have resulted in hundreds of millions of square feet of carpet cleaning service by Bane-Clene operators.
- Bane-Clene’s vast purchasing power assures that full color brochures and a wide assortment of high quality sales aids are available to you at heavily discounted prices. Uniform patches and truck decals add a professional image and a complimentary membership in PCA (Professional Cleaners Association) offers a cost-free affiliation in an international trade association.
The requirements for using Bane-Clene's copyrighted material, registered trademarks, brochures & advertising programs and Membership in the Referral Network are:
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Sign an "Advertising Agreement".
- Ask a customer service representative for the advertising agreement or download the pdf file! It is your license to use the federally registered trademarks and copyrighted material in Bane-Clene’s advertising program. There is no charge for this license and NO franchise fee! Read, complete, sign and submit it and you will be part of the best referral network in the industry.
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Promote carpet & upholstery cleaning using Bane-Clene Systems.
- Use your best efforts to achieve customer satisfaction The Bane-Clene Way®.
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Manager or owner attend Bane-Clene Institute for certification.
- If you have employees, they may be certified via Operators Certification Program so you will not have the expense of sending them to school.
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Do not modify or misuse the advertising material.
- You may add personal information but may not delete any of the art or copy material in the ads.
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You are automatically part of the "Referral Network."
- Be sure to fill out the zip code areas you wish to service and give it to your service representative. You can download the Referral Network Application Form for Membership and/or call 800 428 9512 for further information.
- It is suggested that you have an internet link to Bane-Clene’s "Locator Service". Just download the application form, fill it out and return to us.
The requirements for being part of Bane-Clene “Referral Network” WITHOUT using Bane-Clene’s advertising programs are:
- Use only Bane-Clene equipment and cleaning products.
- Manager or owner attend Bane-Clene Institute for certification.
- Fill out “Application for Membership” in Bane-Clene “Referral Network”. (Be sure to fill out the zip code areas you wish to service and give it to your service representative.)
- It is suggested that you have an internet link to Bane-Clene's “Locator Service”. Just download the application form, fill it out and return to us.
Additional Carpet Cleaning Company Information:
- Advertising Agreement form
- Application for Membership form
- Bane-Clene Way Advertising Program
- "Locator Service" on the internet
- Professional Cleaners Association (PCA)