[Jonny jones]

hi i would like to know if the bics (british institute of cleaning science) can help me in my business, i am a mobile car valeter, and would like to know if it will get me the contracts i need and the big money for being accredited with the bics certificate.  has it helped anybody else here,


thanx jonny(castle car care)

[Jan K]

no replies here then......sorry jonny, but I'm not a member so can't comment, but it would be interesting to see if it has helped anyone

Jan

[Jonny jones]

thanx jan for answering i was feeling really lonely here

it doesnt look like anybody is interested...



thanx jonny

[mxg]

I have wondered about this myself.

I suppose it tends to depend on whether your customers are domestic or commercial. I doubt that too many domestic customers would be bothered one way or another. And even for commercial clients  it is unlikely that they will give you business JUST because you are a member but if they are browsing the Yellow Pages or equivalent they might choose to call a BiCS member on the grounds that they are more "professional".

I think that I will probably join before too much longer but I would also appreciate feedback from anyone who is already a member.

Mick

[Mike_Boxall]

Hi Jonny

BICSC do have a car valeting certification scheme that can be taken at various BICSC approved training centres.

Having the certification will not only give you a bit more credibility but the chances are you'll pick up some valuable hints and tips while you're doing it. As Mick said, there may well be a case where a customer has to choose between one company and another and if the only difference appears to be membership of BICSc then it's obvious who they'll choose.

What you get out of an organisation often depends on what effort you put in.

I'd go for it!

Regards

Mike

[Jonny jones]

thanx fellas, i  have contacted bics last week but no answers yet

i think ill give it a go just to see if anything comes of it

thanx jonny