Welcome to ARCSI!

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Welcome to ARCSI!

• The Association of Residential Cleaning Services
  International

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What is ARCSI?
ARCSI is the professional association
representing the entire residential cleaning
industry. ARCSI is committed to helping member
companies build, promote and expand their
residential cleaning businesses. We provide the
entire industry with resources, education and a
network of knowledge and experience. ARCSI also
acts as the leading resource and referral for
consumers. ARCSI is governed by bylaws and
directed by officers who are also members.
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Who is ARCSI For?
Membership is made up of residential cleaning
companies large and small, new and old and
representatives of our Industry Partners.
Be they owners, managers, employees
or vendors,
the people who are involved
are dedicated to continually striving to
reach new levels of professionalism and
personal success.
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ARCSIs Mission
ARCSI is committed to provide members with a
network of knowledge, resources, and experience
throughout the industry. As the trade association
for residential cleaning we offer networking
venues to give members the opportunity to forge
connections and benefit from new perspectives
while helping to foster profitable growth and
expanding their cleaning businesses.
Resources
Education
Networking
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ARCSI Code of Ethics
Operate constantly in accordance with the best
and fully accepted ethical business
practices. Comply with all applicable laws
and federal, state and local government
regulations. Provide employees with
professional equipment, proper training, and
direction. Contribute to the overall growth
of the industry by being actively involved in
activities that will enhance the overall
perception of the residential cleaning
industry. Work to meet and exceed the needs
and expectations of customers. Provide
courteous and prompt handling of all requests and
complaints. Strive for the continued
improvement of the image and reputation of the
industry by good business practices and
enlightened public service in the community.
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Benefits of ARCSI Membership(aka Whats in it
for me?)
Member Resource Library Forms, letters,
advertising material, etc. established via member
contributions Must be a
member to access this info
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Benefits of ARCSI Membership(aka Whats in it
for me?)
National, Regional, and Local Networking
Opportunities ELC/Golf Tournament - held in
Spring every year. Locations vary. Annual
Convention - held in Fall every year. Locations
vary. Regional meetings - around the country
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Benefits of ARCSI Membership(aka Whats in it
for me?)
Hot Topic Tuesdays Every Tuesday _at_ 1 pm EST/
10 am PST Help with business problems
Topics vary every week Recording of calls
available in ARCSI Store Monthly
Teleconference/Webinar Monthly virtual
conferences to help members educate themselves
about relevant industry services,
topics, and business tools.
Members meet, listen to, and discuss a service,
product, or industry issue with
an expert in their field. Synergy Groups
Small, focused groups for Silver and Gold
members Acts as personal advisory boards
Very interactive, monthly attendance requirement
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Benefits of ARCSI Membership(aka Whats in it
for me?)
Products and Services Discounts Industry
partners offer association members significant
discounts for - Consulting - Payroll
Processing - Insurance - Maid Service
software - Employee HR Programs - Background
Searches - Employee Assessment and
Pre-Screening.
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Benefits of ARCSI Membership(aka Whats in it
for me?)
Bi-Weekly Newsletter The Residential Cleaning
Connection E-newsletter highlighting industry
news, upcoming events and
technical information ARCSI Store Audio
Downloads - Monthly Teleconferences - Hot
Topic Tuesday calls - Convention
sessions ARCSI University High quality
training online Streaming Video Library Web
Programs for business and professional
development.
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Benefits of ARCSI Membership(aka Whats in it
for me?)
Searchable Database ARCSI Website listing and
Bio Will be found by consumers shopping for a
cleaning company Members in the Community
Members can submit their community and charitable
involvement to be featured in
this area of the website.   Online Forums
https//www.facebook.com/thearcsi
www.twitter.com/_arcsi
Search ARCSI in Linked In
The ARCSI
The ARCSI
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Benefits of ARCSI Membership(aka Whats in it
for me?)

• ARCSI Residential Cleaning Seal of Excellence
  Why?
• To promote ARCSI members as ethical professionals
• To set ARCSI members apart from their competitors
• To raise the level of professionalism within the
  residential cleaning industry
• To raise consumer awareness about competent
  residential cleaning companies

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Benefits of ARCSI Membership(aka Whats in it
for me?)

• ARCSI Residential Cleaning Seal of Excellence
  How?
• Have been in business for at least two (2) years
• Provide background checks on all employees
• Engage in ongoing professional education
• Adhere to the ARCSI Code of Ethics
• Provide a certificate of insurance including
• Broad form comprehensive General Liability
• Workers Comp and Employers Liability
• Documentation of Third Party Bonding

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Benefits of ARCSI Membership(aka Whats in it
for me?)

• ARCSI Residential Cleaning Seal of Excellence
• Press releases sent to your local media by ARCSI
  staff when approved
• Seal logo provided for all your marketing
  materials and website
• Included on the ARCSI Residential Cleaning Seal
  of Excellence web page easy for potential
  clients to find!
• Included in a special display at ARCSI events
• Free for ARCSI members

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Benefits of ARCSI Membership(aka Whats in it
for me?)

• ARCSI Residential Cleaning Seal of Excellence
• Contact Chris at Chris_at_arcsi.org
• Download your application at http//www.arcsi.org
  /?pageSeal_of_Excellence_A
• Must include
• Most recent invoice from background check company
• Certificate of insurance with ARCSI as additional
  insured

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How to take advantage of your ARCSI Membership

• Get engaged
• Lots of free resources/ information
• Member Resources on website
• Hot Topic Tuesday calls
• LinkedIn discussion boards
• Join a committee
• Membership
• Research
• PR
• Awards
• Convention
• ELC
• Hot Topic Tuesday

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How to take advantage of your ARCSI Membership

• Attend an ARCSI Event
• Convention almost half the ARCSI membership is
  there!
• Executive Leadership Conference
• Regional Meetings
• Hot Topic Tuesdays
• Monthly Teleconferences/Webinars
• Talk to people!
• ARCSI Ambassadors
• Hot Topic Tuesdays
• ARCSI Convention
• ELC
• Regional Meetings

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• www.arcsi.org