Before we became involved in carpet cleaning I had never heard of the NCCA or IICRC.
I expect the same can be said for the majority of the population.
If I was looking for my carpets cleaned back then I would have called someone either by recommendation or via local advertising.
I truly doubt that membership of an industry body have influenced my decision.
There are plenty of rogue traders displaying logo's and badges that are worthless as far as being able to trust them goes.
Is anyone invloved with quality standards such as ISO? These are surely a better option if you have money to spend. Not sure how they relate to smaller companies though nor am I sure on cost. One thing is certain, a hell of a lot more people, especially professionals will be aware of this award as they will almost certainly have come accross it via their own industry.
Derek, no one will pay £1000 to join a new unproven organisation and even if you had 1000 members would you have any idea what to do with the money. What if people demand refunds when you fail to deliver on promises made.
You could get The Queen to front your membership campaign and you'd still struggle to get new members at a grand a pop!
Free membership is the only way you could have any chance of making a go of such an idea as you would stand out from the other organisations. Funding would have to come from other sources such as voluntary contributions and sponsorship, but chances are way beyond slim at best.
I am sure this is just a wind up bit if you are even nearly serious I would give up now before you waste a hell of a lot of your time.
Their have to be better hobbies out there :
