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Reasons why I would recommend joining The Chef Alliance include:
Seasoned Chefs are there to give advice and help on the alliance website;
I get a lot of inquiries from people that have been on the alliance website and have received quite a bit of business from this (search engines are great);
The alliance is always looking for ways to create business for personal chefs.
Ways in which being a member of the Chef Alliance has helped to grow my business include:
SDM’s [Chef Experiences] are great for chefs you get repeat business from most clients;
My website is registered with the Alliance and I have had a lot of hits through this process;
You have the opportunity to go in food and beverage shows to show case yourself this adds to business.
Reasons why I would recommend joining the Chef Alliance to new Chefs:
- There are great message boards which will give you access to lots of different info regarding personal chef work
- It is a great addition to your resume as it shows a certain level of professionalism
- Access to clients that you would not normally be able to market to
Ways in which being a member of the Chef Alliance has helped to grow my business:
- It helps to market your services in the Toronto area, as the Chef Alliance has a very good reputation and is the first choice among many clients, when looking for a personal chef
- The information I have gathered from the message boards has been vital to growing my business because it has helped me figure out the best ways to source ingredients and how to best price meals
It has given my business a good reputation, as it is another title that helps give the business more credibility
Reasons why I would recommend joining The Chef Alliance include:
Having the support and knowledge of the association members
Has programs to help develop your business
Helps promote a professional image
Ways in which being a member of The Chef Alliance has helped to grow my business include:
Extra revenues generated by Alliance specific programs
The networking opportunities with other members helped me with my start up plans
The web presence has generated a lot of sales leads for me
- Join the Alliance
- Renew Membership
- Create/Modify Profile
- View & Apply for Chef Jobs
- Submit/Modify Chef Experience
- Submit Redemption Form
- Discussion Forum
- Chef's Blog
- Chef Trainer
- Recipes and Tips
- Chef's Store
- Marketing & Branding Services
- Website Services
- Financial Planning Services
- Gift Card Loyalty Program
- Articles and Useful Links
CHEFS SAVE MONEY
The Chef Alliance's money saving program reduces your business costs and increases profits. See the Chef Discounts and Benefits of Joining the Chef Alliance
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Membership in The Chef Alliance will help you build a better business, allowing you to focus on your passion - creating sumptuous food. Give us a call today!
- marketing
- business discounts
- insurance
- support
- culinary resources
- website services
- gift card programs
- much more!
Coming soon - The Chef Alliance is building on the combined knowledge of our Chefs and associates to bring you a state-of-the-art online training website, dedicated to giving you the tools to start and grow your Chef Business.
Do you have knowledge that you would like to share with our Chef community? Create a program and collect Royalties! Drop us a line!
Website Services
One of the most important sales generating tools for a modern business is the website.
Personal Chefs are no exception and, like other businesses, benefit greatly from the ability of potential clients to find them on the 'Web.'
As Canada's largest organization of Personal Chefs, since 2001 we have assisted Personal Chefs succeed in their careers, offering a range of business tools, marketing and support. To help Personal Chefs gain a web presence at an affordable price, the Chef Alliance offers two levels of high quality web service to its members.
Basic Website Package (Included in Membership)
For chefs looking to dip their toes in the waters of the World Wide Web, every Chef Alliance member is entitled to one FREE website to promote themselves and generate business during your membership. With this FREE website package you get:
- Personal Domain Name - A personal domain name gives your business a place of residence on the web. For the term of your membership, you will receive a domain name which you can use to market and brand your business. Giving out a business card will take on a whole new dimension when you are able to refer potential customers to your website. A customer who visits this site can view your Chef Experiences, check your customer feedback and book a Chef Experience all at the same time. It brings any marketing material in your arsenal to life!
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- Your Chef Profile - Perhaps the most critical aspect of having a website is that it gives potential customers the opportunity to get to know you in their own time. Your profile is a key instrument in the fascilitation of this as it shows your customers what you have done in the past, where you trained and what your specialities are. Often the tipping point that finally encourages a customer to commit to purchase is simply having enough information that they feel comfortable with the purchase. Your Chef Profile is designed to provide this.
- Testimonials - Being linked into the Chef Alliance's database has many advantages, one of which is that potential customers will be able to read what past customers have said about your service. Great comments from real people are a fast way to inspire confidence in people looking to purchase a service from you. This is automatically updated every time you get feedback from a Chef Alliance customer.
Chef Experiences - What easier way is there to sell your services than through the Chef Alliance? When you post your Chef Experiences in your member profile, they are not only sold through the sites in the Chef Alliance network, but also displayed on the homepage of your very own website. Simply tell people to visit your website and where they can purchase your services directly through the internet.
- Email - Have you ever looked at an email address like joechef@hotmail.com and thought that it couldn't be more unprofessional. After all, a person in business that doesn't take the time to make themselves look professional often isn't. At the Chef Alliance, we want our chefs to stand out from the crowd and impress everyone they meet with their professionalism. To help our chefs achieve this, every web package includes a new email address at the domain name that we've registered, which will make people take you seriously wherever you go.
Advanced Website Package
For chefs who are looking to put their business in a higher gear using online marketing, this is the package for you.
WEBSITE DESIGN AND HOSTING
- Professional Custom Website Design
- Unique Domain Name Registration
- Premium Website Hosting
- 20 Forwarded Email Addresses
- SEO Services
SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE
- Technical Support Service
- Ongoing Monitoring & Maintenance
- Automated Backups
- Extensive Analystical Reports
- Logging
ADDED BENEFITS
- Linked to Chef Alliance Profile
- Testimonials
- Chef Experiences