5 easy steps for participation
1. Complete List of your clients for the past two years.
In order to earn your TOP RATED approval (in the books and on
the Internet) you must submit to us the complete list of your
clients for the past two years (See our Confidentiality
Statement and Testimonial
Page). We only use your client list once to send them
a questionnaire.
If you operate in a State or Province which requires your business to file an official report with local, state or federal agency, you need to provide us with a list identical to the one filed with the agency. We are trying to keep everybody honest.
We do not sell, trade or
divulge your client list!!
YOUR REPUTATION IS YOUR BEST MARKETING
TOOL
INTEGRITY IS OUR TRADEMARK
2. 150-200 word description of your operation. Make this as "yours" as you
can. This will be your way to present and advertise your business
and yourself in the books and on the Internet.
If
you are running out of time we can, with your permission, cut and paste some paragraphs from your brochure or your Internet page. We will be happy to assist you, but we do not want to write it for you. In our experience the description has a much better impact when it is prepared by you.
3. Map of the area in which you operate . Please supply a map of the area in which you operate as general or as specific as you choose. This will be used as a guide in the preparation of the color map. You can also call the office and we will do the map over the phone with you.
[Note: Bed & Breakfasts we will not need a map of the area but road directions to your establishment.]
4. SLIDES / Photographs. You need to provide us with the best quality slides/photographs you possibly can [we would like at least one quality vertical shot]. Please remember that one picture is worth a thousand words.
5. ICON SHEET. We will send you a comprehensive list of icons. Please circle the icons that best describe the general services, activities and amenities of your business.
[Note: Please contact us if you do not see an icon to fit your needs.]
FAQ
Q: How much will
participation in the TOP RATED surveys cost me?
A: There is no cost to you! No hidden fees, no tricks.
Q: How can I insure the best response from my clients?
A: Our research has shown that an introductory letter from you presenting the TOP RATED concept to your clients greatly increases the number of reponses from the questionnaire.
Q: Who decides if my business qualifies or not for publication?
A: Your clients, by rating your services in the TOP RATED questionnaires. The data is elaborated by assigning a numerical value to each question and computing the average values.
Q: Can I qualify for more than one book? (i.e. fly fishing, bed & breakfast)
A: Yes, indeed. We will need a client list for each application. Example, 38 clients for the fly fishing trips and 289 clients for the bed and breakfast. If you qualify you will be published in both books.
Q: Is there a minimum number of questionnaires that needs to be returned?
A: Yes, there is a minimum number of
responses and a minimum percentage required.
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