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Next generation dealer programs - Dealer Frequently asked questions
Security dealer network Frequently Asked Questions
What is your dealer programs about? We are not a central station or a major alarm company. We will not be competing against you. The Smartmonitoring dealer network is here to help the smaller security independent dealer compete against the large corporations and their "mass marketing" strategy by utilizing the Internet to provide a community where alarm dealers and the public can interact. Our group buying power will allow us to get discounts on products and services. As we partner with select companies, dealers will easily be able to offer select services they never thought they would (example: Medical monitoring, GPS monitoring, Credit checks...). For the public, The SmartMonitoring network of Websites will be a (mini) portal on the Internet where they can find help, information, resources and fair prices for security, monitoring and protective services through our network of independent dealers. For the dealer, this will be an area where you can interact with other alarm dealers and the public by providing answers in the help forums. Provide security services to new customers who find you through our Internet marketing program. What makes you different from all the other dealer programs?
Our total commitment to the dealer and customers. Our goal is to be the main portal for customers looking for security services and alarm dealers looking for these customers. Customers will be able to sign-up online and the account will be directed to a dealer in their area. How will our network help dealers get new accounts? Dealers will be listed on no less than 15+ Websites with domain names that are key words for search engines (Two of our site domains: alarmquotes.com and AlarmMonitoring.net) and words that users will type in looking for alarm dealers . We will also have up to 100+ satellite Websites and are currently looking to work with major Websites and Internet marketers as partners. We will also offer affiliate programs and E-commerce on several of our Websites. Dealers that want to be involved can sell through select websites and affiliate programs on the Internet. We will split the profits between our companies and affiliates. We are looking to partner with several regional and national retail outfits. Retailers that sell our products will be looking to their local SmartMonitoring affiliate to provide service and monitoring. What are the different levels of membership?
Regular Member: Dealers coming into the SmartMonitoring approved central stations
through the SmartMonitoring group are considered regular members
and will get listed in several domains. Monitoring.cc, AlarmMonitoring.net,
ResidentialMonitoring.com (plus several more) along with a 1-2
page Subdomain (i.e.: Monitoring.cc/YourWebsite). Affiliate Member: Dealers that come into our select group of Central Stations can
apply to become an affiliate (or associate) member. Affiliate
members will be listed on special select Websites that will be
sponsored in several search engines. Affiliates will also be able
to participate in special dealer programs not available to regular
members alongside our partners. Offer innovative medical, security
and business services over the Internet (and as part of your regular
services) as a SmartMonitoring Affiliate. What does it cost to join?
Regular membership is free for dealers coming into the SmartMonitoring approved central stations through the SmartMonitoring group The cost for Affiliate members is just $15.00 a month. The $15.00 is waived after you put your first 20 accounts online.
What are the benefits?
There are many benefits to joining our network. As we grow, we will be getting group discounts from select distributors on our purchases. We are currently working on discounted insurance, printing and decals for our dealers as well as other important dealer services. See our Dealer Benefits page.
Can I change to a different dealer program after
I sign up?
Yes. Depending on your individual business requirements, you can actually be on more than one plan at a time.
Can I move my accounts out of SmartMonitoring in
the future if I should choose to?
Yes, before the first 90 days (trial) after joining. After that time all accounts stay at the CS for two years minimum (except for customer default). For more detailed information, please visit the Dealer guidelines page.
Can I be on more that one dealer program at a
time?
Yes. Many of our dealers have signed up under 2 or more dealer programs depending on their own individual business requirements.
Do you provide protected territories for dealers?
Somewhat. We will try to give dealers select areas, but can not make exclusive. If a dealer does good in an area, we will have no reason to add another dealer in that area unless we bring in an established dealer program that already has a dealer in that area.
Can any dealer join the SmartMonitoring Dealer
Network?
Membership to the SmartMonitoring dealer network is open to alarm dealers who meet the established criteria.
Can you prevent one SmartMonitoring dealer from
taking over another SmartMonitoring dealer’s accounts?
No, but all dealers are expected to adhere to a “Code of Ethics” that prohibits this type of activity. Any violation be addressed.
Does SmartMonitoring own and/or service accounts?
No. SmartMonitoring is here for consumers looking for alarm dealer. We do not compete against our dealers. All monitoring, servicing and referrals are directed to the dealer network.
Does SmartMonitoring buy accounts?
While we do not own accounts outright, we will take over abandoned accounts. These accounts may be offered to our dealer network (at our discretion). Furthermore, we will also make every effort to connect selling dealers with other potential buying dealers within our network
What kind of marketing is available to SmartMonitoring
dealers?
SmartMonitoring will soon have a very strong web presence. We have over 20 key security related domains. As we grow, we will be looking into radio and print advertising.
Do I need to make a commitment regarding how
many accounts I must place at SmartMonitoring?
No. There is no minimum commitment, but we expect dealers to help promote their services on the Net. Inactive dealers may be removed or another company offered their geographical area
Join the SmartMonitoring team as an active partner.... Security Industry principals are welcome to contact us with any proposal that that can complement our businesses at Partners@SmartMonitoring.com
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