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ACHP News, Announcements, and Resources
Stay Informed!
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May 2016
Newsletter
Welcome New Members, Renewed Members & Lifetime Members.
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ACHP Blogs Database
We are adding new blog posts that are consumer-friendly that cover a wide range of home improvement topics to draw in more traffic from search engines. Our goal is to bring consumers to the site, who will then have an opportunity to use our Handyman Professional directory to find their next hire. Click here to visit the blog.
Have a topic you'd like us to cover on the blog? Email the idea to ACHP communications advisor Katie Parsons at
katie@proofparsons.com.
ACHP Membership Voucher
Have you create your ACHP Member Listing? If you were emailed a voucher with instructions to create a listing and put it off you are missing out on revenue opportunities! Many customers are searching our directory listings for your services. Help them find you! Need help? Contact us for assistance
* Don't forget to check out our partners and our store!
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ACHP is proud to announce new opportunities for our members. A new way to expand your knowledge, business value, and profits.
Garage Gator and ACHP have created a certification program for those who wish to add a new skillset and more revenue to their business. Log in to your ACHP account ("My Account"), click on the Gator icon. Follow the instructions, take the simple online exam, pass, and you're certified.
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Are You Leaving Money On The Table?
LEARN THE BEST WAY TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES SO YOU GET MORE JOBS, KEEP MORE CUSTOMERS, AND MAKE MORE MONEY.
Learn More
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Insurance Updates
Lockton has added an easy "pay my bill" link for easy insurance policy renewals. "Participants of our insurance program will still receive their yearly invoices however, we made it easier for members to renew their insurance policy invoices online" says Asst VP, Joe Perkins of Lockton.
Also,
If you have recently renewed your insurance policy with ACHP Lockton for the yr and cannot access your ACHP profile "My Account" or it's asking for payment, please contact us immediately so we can activate your account and listing.
Need Insurance? Click on your country flag
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Feature Article
3 Social Media Tips for Handyman Success
Social media is probably the last thing you want to think about after a busy day of doing home repairs and maintenance. However, it's a tool that can help you engage with customers and market your handyman business very effectively. Here are three great ways to optimize your social media presence.
Focus your efforts.
Don't worry about becoming a pro on every social media platform right out of the gate. Choose one or two platforms to focus on primarily, and pick with care. While it may feel like you need to have big-scale campaigns on all social media platforms, in reality one or two can help you find success. Pick and choose the social media platforms are best for your business as opposed to trying to be everywhere, and in turn having a weak presence on all of them.
Share engaging content on your social media platforms.
Facebook and Twitter aren't just about selling your handyman services; these social media powerhouses are the perfect place to interact with your customers and prove yourself as an expert in your industry. People want to see you shining through and will be more likely to do business with companies that are authentic and genuine. Your customers don't want to hear sales pitches 24/7, so make sure to share content that isn't always directly related to your business.
Have a strong website.
Your social media accounts can invite potential customers to your website when used effectively. This means it is crucial to have a business website that reflects your handyman business and showcases your most up-to-date services. Think of your website as the welcome mat to your entire business - you want to have a good website that accurately represents who you are, what you stand for, and your high quality of handyman work. Link back to your Association of Certified Handyman Professionals directory info, too.
Make sure your social media accounts include a link to your website and that your website makes it simple for people to find you on social media.
Social media doesn't have to be all or nothing when it comes to marketing your handyman business. Make it a point to work smarter, not harder, and you can unleash the power of social media and effectively market your services.
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Exclusive Member Resources and Opportunities
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ACHP Members receive $200 for each referred and installed ADT system. It's as easy as printing a flyer, staple your business card to it, hand it to all your customers, and collect $200 for each installed system you refer. Easy money! Log into your account for more info and to print the handout flyer.
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Promo1America - Promotional Branding Consultants
Promo1America is happy to partner with the members of the Association of Certified Handyman Professionals and offer a significant discount on promotional items. They offer a tremendously broad range of categories and products with your logo on! Please feel free to browse their website www.promo1america.com or call/speak to your rep Mary Ellen Walsh at 1-877-703-9460 ext 6505.
Please be sure to:
- Say you are an ACHP Member
- Speak to Mary Ellen
"Any products prices that you see on the website will be discounted per order"
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Office Depot/Office Max Member Discount -
Free shipping on orders over $50, and a coupon for 15% off your first online order!
The Association of Certified Handyman Professionals (ACHP) is excited to announce an additional 15% off on first-time online purchases for the Office Depot/OfficeMax Discount Program to help you save money on office supplies.
You can take advantage of discounts of up to 80% off thousands of preferred products. Plus, FREE next-day shipping on online orders of $50 or more along with an additional 15% off first time online buyers. You can save online or in-stores today.
Be sure to print out your free Store Purchasing Card on our Office Depot/OfficeMax website before going into your local Office Depot/OfficeMax store to ensure you receive your savings - they'll even laminate it for you for free.
You can order online by going to http://achp.ctcshares.com and use coupon code 61112117 to take advantage of this additional 15% offer.
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Cool Tool!
Use The Mag-Vest To Keep Your Tools Within Easy Reach. Just like a tool belt, you can use the vest to hold a good load of trusted hand tools, allowing you to keep them conveniently within easy reach at all times.
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Are your Customers Able to Find You?
Our search requests continue to increase significantly. The new search engine installed in August was indeed what the doctor ordered. This means more and more folks are browsing our directory listings. However, many of you have not updated your listing in a while. In some cases, customers are having difficulties reaching you because of outdated information in your listing. How do we know this? Some of them are calling ACHP. Makes us wonder how many customers are reluctant to go the extra mile thus contacting someone else with a working or displayed phone number, etc.
To fix this problem:
Log in to your member account and:
- Ensure you have access, if not contact us immediately.
- Click on "My Directory Listings" then "Edit". Ensure your information is up to date.
- Enter a city, state, zip code in the display map. If not, the search engine will not be able to find you by zip code search.
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Ensure your email and phone number is correct, etc. Add more unique keywords.
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My Lifter
ACHP teams up with myLifter. 10% off on all products for ACHP members. Show your customers, they will love this. Easy installation. Click the link under the logo to see how it works. Get the Promo code by logging into your "My Account" area
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Need A Website?
ACHP partners with ProServicesSites. An affordable way to expose your handyman business online.
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Embroidered Shirts, Hats, Apparel for ACHP Members
Get your personalized embroidered shirts, hats, etc from our partner. All types of work apparel, tshirts, screen print, etc. Just ask!
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More Member Resources
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Check out The ACHP Store!
Items such as ACHP shirts, hats, decals, and more to come.
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ACHP Member Referral Program. Refer new members and earn. To Read more about the program, login to My Account and click on the ACHP Member Referral Program icon at the bottom of the page.
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Don't Forget to check out the new educational Online Training video's in the My Account section. Is there something else you're looking for?
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Member Knowledge Base Videos.
ACHP has created a place to add your own helpful videos for others to use and learn. Get involved in your trade association and share your knowledge.
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ACHP Member Exams. Test your skills. This is a difficult exam to pass and more geared for the contractor. Test your knowledge. |
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