PCRA-PaintersChatRoom Association
 OUR
NEWEST SERVICE-AND IT’S FREE WITH MEMBERSHIP!
We have just
added 2 new money saving services for PCRA Members!
 MIDAS
VIP Program - PCRA members are automatically
enrolled in the Midas VIP program. They receive discounts
on a number of automotive maintenance services at any
Midas shop. When members show the Midas VIP Card, they
can take advantage of the following discounts:
$5.00 off Oil Change
25% off Midas Brake Pads or Shoes
$10.00 off any Service over $50.00
Specific terms and conditions do apply
and can be found on the back of the Midas VIP card.
To find a Midas location near you, visit the Midas
Store Locator now.
 Meineke
Discounts - PCRA members need only show their
PCRA membership card at any Meineke Car Care Center
location to receive 10% off any regular automotive service
or 5% off new tires for their vehicles. (Note: these
discounts are not able to be combined with other promotional
coupons or offerings.)
Meineke Car Care Centers offers a variety of automotive
services including exhaust systems, brakes, steering
and suspension, air conditioning and much more. Members
can fine a Meineke location by visiting the Shop
Locator.
3 Business Growing Services
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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY-As
easy as the click of a mouse button.
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QUARTERLY HOMEOWNER NEWSLETTER-One
of the best ways to keep your name in front of the
customer.
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FIND-A-PAINTER.COM
– Your web presence just got better.
CLICK
HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!
Make sure you are on our mailing
list so you will be notified as we add new services.
In the mean time check out all of the current benefits
of membership listed below.
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Running your own business is a difficult
and complicated process. In the paint industry, not only do
you need to be a good technician and knowledgeable about products,
you also need to run the finances of your business, negotiate
pricing, market your business, plan for the future, to just
name a few challenges. The PCRA is being created to help the
professional painter by offering services, goods and resources
all in one place for easy access. All services and goods offered
to members of PCRA are either unique to this association,
or are substantially discounted.
We are always looking for additional things
to add value to your PCRA membership so make sure you check
here frequently to find out what's new.
Once you have checked out some of the benefits
of membership just Click here to find
out how to join.
As always, we are open to your feedback and
ideas. To contact us e-mail us at: Membership@painterschatroom.com
- Personalized Electronic Customer Satisfaction Surveys
- Personalized Electronic No Sale Surveys
- Quarterly Homeowner Electronic Newsletters Personalized
for Your Company and Designed to Generate Referrals
and Repeat Business
- Listing on Find-A-Painter.com so you can increase
your web presence
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There is no better way to fine tune your business
than to get direct feedback from your customers. If you already
have your customer complete a survey can, you always be sure they
are being honest in their feedback? Third party customer satisfaction
surveys are significantly more accurate because customers are
more comfortable in giving the information to a third party than
they are giving it to a contractor standing in front of them.
We also offer quarterly newsletters and no sale surveys. All free
with membership and you don’t have to do anything but click
a mouse button. Click the icon for more information. |
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Each quarter we will prepare and email your very
own customized electronic newsletter. Newsletters are an extremely
effective method of advertising, gaining referrals and of customer
retention. That having been said, the preparation of effective
newsletters is time consuming and expensive and most contractors
will not take the time. Now you can have your own newsletter without
doing anything.
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 Promote
your company and have potential customers think of you first when
they need a painting contractor. Here is your source for just
about any kind of advertising item from pens to mouse pads, from
refrigerator magnets to advertising novelties that make your name
stand out. If you don't see what you are looking for or you want
something completely different, all you have to do is ask. If
it's available, we can find it. Just Click here for details.
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Truck
signs, job site signs, abnners, magnetic truck signs and more.
Let prospects know who you are. Let them know you are working
in the area. One of the most effective methods of marketing is
through the use of inexpensive signage. Click here to get details
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Do
your employees look like the professional painters that they are?
Do you have company uniforms that proudly carry your company's
name? One of the most effective methods of increasing recognition
of your company name is through logo'd apparel. Here is your one
source for uniforms, t-shirts, golf shirts, jackets and more.
Just Click here to check it out. |
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There
is no better place to find new business than from old customers.
Unfortunately, most contractors do not mine this valuable resource
to its fullest extent. Why? Because maintaining contact with past
customers month after month, year after year is a difficult task.
Click here to learn how easy it can be to grow your business through
this program.
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Web Site is a great tool to market your business. You can generate
leads, showcase your work and it makes a great reference tool
to use with prospects. Internet marketing is the future of business
and is the most inexpensive way for painting contractors to get
their name out. If you are not sure how to start or even if you
already have a Web Site, Click here to find out how PCRA can help. |
 So,
now that you have a Web Site how do you let people know you have
it? How can you use it to generate leads and sales? Find-A-Painter
is a unique service that puts you in an electronic community where
consumers look to find qualified painting contractors in their
area. Not very many people would do business with a painting contractor
who does not have a phone, tomorrow they won't want to do business
with one who does not have a Web Site.
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Consider
us your marketing department. PCRA members have access to marketing
programs tailored to their needs. From full service marketing
programs to advertising and direct mail campaigns, sales and marketing
materials, customer marketing software, professional sales representation
and more. These are programs developed specifically for the professional
painter. Click here to find out more.
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Staying
on top of product and industry developments that affect your painting
business is a never-ending process. With PCRA Education, you will
be offered a variety of courses prepared especially for you, the
professional painter. Even better, you can use these educational
tools at your own convenience and from the comfort of your home
They are all offered at our online education site. Click here
for details available course.
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PCRA
is your source for business training and consulting. Members of
the association can take advantage of our "Basic Business
Boot Camp" as well as other training services including audio
training tape series and the "Service Contractors Business
Tape of the Month". Best of all, members can receive substantial
discounts on these services and materials. |
We’ve
worked out a way for you to save money on the things you buy every
day. In an exclusive arrangement with ePaintStore you can request
a quote on those items that you buy most frequently and that you
would like to save some money on. Just click the icon and request
a quote and they will get back to you with a price. Try it because
you have nothing to loose and could save some money. |
