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TCIA Accreditation gives your tree care company:

A high-bar credential for your company. TCIA Accreditation gives your tree care company: An assessment based on tree care industry practices A blueprint for future success Improvements in business operation, service quality, and safety. A high-bar credential for your company.

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TCIA Accreditation gives your tree care company:

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  1. A high-bar credential for your company TCIA Accreditation gives your tree care company: • An assessment based on tree care industry practices • A blueprint for future success • Improvements in business operation, service quality, and safety

  2. A high-bar credential for your company TCIA Accreditation 3 Steps: • Enroll • Use the Accreditation Checklist and CD to prepare. • Schedule a Site Visit

  3. “Just think about the tree care companies you compete with . . . How many have good reputations? How many treat trees and clients ethically? How many have good safety records? Accreditation lets our clients know that there truly is a difference.” Randy Owen, President Owen Tree Service, Attica, MI Why should my company get accredited ?

  4. Why should my company get accredited ? Let clients know your company is professional. In 2009 Detroit International Airport – DTW added Accreditation as a requirement in their bid specifications. In 2010, the City of Warren, MI added Accreditation as a requirement in their bid specifications.

  5. There were 84 fatal and 44 non-fatal occupational accidents reported in the media and brought to TCIA’s attention in 2012, in the U.S. Why should my company get accredited ? Safety

  6. 1. The Accreditation Program helps you set up and use a safety program. If you already have one, the Accreditation process provides a review. Why should my company get accredited ? Safety

  7. 2. The Accreditation Program helps you document your safety program. If the worse does happen, you should be able to prove that you have an active safety program and that employees are trained. Why should my company get accredited ? Safety

  8. How can Accreditation help my company ? “Accreditation helps the whole company look in the mirror and find ways to improve. It’s human nature when you’re busy to come up with excuses and to let some things slide. Accreditation gives you a real structure to pull all the random pieces of your business together and to find any pieces you might be missing. Everyone at our company is working as a team to get and stay Accredited.” -- Chris Frank, Owner, C.L. Frank & Co., Northampton, MA

  9. How can Accreditation help my company ? Accreditation helps your company to get and stay organized, something your clients will notice. In 2009, Smith College in Northampton, MA added Accreditation as a bid specification requirement.

  10. Accreditation helps municipal and large clients too Municipalities and other agencies have specified accreditation as a way to improve their RFP/contracting processes. They have reported that Accreditation reduces applications and awards to unqualified companies that often cannot complete their obligations. Recent examples: City of Chicago - 2012 NYC Central Park Conservancy - 2013

  11. How can Accreditation help me as the owner ? “Accreditation enabled me to become more aware of areas of my business that I had neglected. I found gaps, and quite frankly, it was easy to fill them. I see the future needs and demands of my business in a new way and am planning for that future. Accreditation is the process behind the saying, ‘Make your plan, follow your plan.’” -- Robert Brudenell, The Natural Way, Inc., Englewood, Colorado

  12. How can Accreditation help me as the owner ? In 2005, shortly after being Accredited, The Natural Way had a random visit from OSHA, they did not receive a citation.

  13. Once I enroll my company, how do we get Accredited? • 1. Use the checklist to compare what you already have in place as a company. • 2. Identify what you need to add. • 3. Use the CD to find info and templates.

  14. Once I enroll my company, how do we get Accredited? 4. Optional: You may mail-in items to TCIA, we will review and start your report. 5. Once you are ready, schedule a site visit. 6. The auditor will send a report with your status.

  15. How does TCIA help me get Accredited? TCIA has developed an Approved Accreditation Auditor and Consultant program. Consultants are available to help by phone, email, or at your company.

  16. TCIA-approved Auditor- Consultants John Iurka

  17. TCIA-approved Auditor- Consultants Randall McDonald

  18. How does TCIA help me market Accreditation? TCIA has developed a marketing CD you receive once Accredited. TCIA has a consumer website/consumer search engine: TreeCareTips.org TCIA works to promote Accreditation daily. Accredited companies have collaborated to produce some of the best results with TCIA assistance.

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