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5 Things Veterinary and Dental Associations Should Know About GPOs

5 Things Veterinary and Dental Associations Should Know About GPOs

  • August 24, 2017
  • Affinity ProgramsAssociations

Are you tired of searching for the best deals in purchasing for your practice or members? The cost comparison alone is time-consuming, and as an independent clinic or Association, your contract options are sometimes limited.

Whether it’s adding a benefit offering for your Dental or Veterinary Association members or saving some cash for your practice, joining a group purchasing organization could be a useful solution for your procuring needs.

GPOs pool the collective buying power of their members to leverage deeper discounts on behalf of their members. Here’s what you need to know about working with a GPO

1. They boost your bottom line

With a focus on purchasing in volume, GPOs accrue leverage to negotiate discounts with the suppliers you trust and then pass the savings on to you for your practice or association’s supplies, office equipment, and other essentials needed.

Hear what one of our valued members had to say about saving with UNA.

2. GPOs can open the door to better supplier opportunities

GPOs can offer cost effective solutions for businesses and Association services such as health insurance, banking, credit card processing, office and janitorial supplies, and so much more!

Check out a full list of our vendors and discount programs for Associations for more information.

3. More than money-saving

Saving money and time are two things GPOs pride themselves on providing to members, but they aren’t the only benefits of group purchasing.

UNA members can also get access to supply chain management, procurement partnership, cost comparison analysis, and state-of-the-art data and analytics for your Association.

4. You can customize your discount programs

Whether you are a Veterinary or Dental Association or private clinic, certain GPOs can customize your program to meet the needs of your members or practice. Pick and choose which suppliers you want to work with, what discount programs you need most.

5. Some veterinary and dental group purchasing organizations offer their services FOR FREE

From program customization to marketing to your members, UNA Purchasing is with you every step of the way, keeping money in your pockets. There are no minimum requirements for purchasing volume and no fees for our service. Learn more about how a GPO makes money if they aren’t charging you.

At UNA, our mission is always to exceed our customers’ expectations while helping businesses and organizations save money on products and services they use every day from suppliers they trust. Sign up today to take steps towards savings.

3 Supplier Negotiation Strategy Tips

  • August 24, 2017
  • BusinessesSupply Chain Management

It’s no secret that the market prices for goods and services for business operations continuously shift, ebbing and flowing. However, most companies are locked into vendor contracts at a fixed point, rarely to be renegotiated. However cumbersome the bidding or negotiation process may be, it needs to be done thoroughly and frequently for the optimal procurement health of your business.

Bidding your vendors regularly for the purpose of leveraging volume to achieve lower prices takes a considerable amount of research and time and can yield high returns. To aid in this process here is a list of tips gathered by our team of experts at UNA Purchasing Solutions:

1. Be cognizant of laws

Know the rulesState laws, national association regulations, and local boards have certain parameters under which bidding must take place. Take note of your geographical code parameters and work within those confines to avoid penalty and fees.

2. Be competitive and transparent

Be competitive and transparentBidding should be competitive as you are fighting to get the best available price point. Do not take the first offer you come across. Hunt for comparative price points to negotiate the lowest contracts.

Along that same vein, transparency on both sides is essential so that you are assured the best deal with no hidden fees. Be upfront with the needs of your company as well the overall business vision and goals to align yourself with like-minded vendors.

Note, finding vendors or discount programs that meet these requirements can be time-consuming and difficult to monitor.

3. Enlist some help for supplier negotiation

Enlist some helpHelp can come in many different forms. If the resources are available, hiring a procurement professional to manage the procurement to pay process for your company in-house would be ideal. This person’s sole purpose would be to tighten up your companies’ as well as manage and streamline your procurement and supply chain process.

If you do not have the resources to bring on a full-time procurement expert, partner with a GPO that offers procurement consulting as a part of the package. If you are an Association, implementing a trusted affinity program is a viable solution.

An affinity program is a business partnership where your Association offers exclusive rates or services to their member to increase revenue for both organizations. Implementing an effective affinity program can prove both cost and time efficient for you and your members.

Keeping your vendor contracts in check and up to date with the most competitive price availability can boost your bottom line, so don’t skimp on the process. Take these tips and implement them into your regular procurement process. If you need help bidding your vendors or want to find out more about how to save on your indirect and direct spend, contact our experts at UNA Purchasing. Sign up for our member program is simple and requires no committed volume or fees. Our mission is to enable you to offer the highest value at the lowest costs.

Member Spotlight: Service Management Systems

  • August 24, 2017
  • Company News

You know that by partnering with UNA Purchasing Solutions, you can save an average of 22% on goods and services your company is purchasing. You know that our selected suppliers are among the top rated in the country and the exclusive member discounts we leverage on behalf of our members are unbeatable. It’s one thing to know the facts and another to hear first-hand from someone who has reaped the benefits.

Since we started working with UNA and Supply Works, we have been able to get our product and supplies with a maximum two-day turnaround, allowing us to better serve our customers and have received outstanding support from Supply Works. I am proud of our decision to partner with UNA as their culture and core values align with Service Management Systems.

Mike Wein is the President of Service Management Systems and a member of UNA Purchasing Solutions. SMS is one of the nation’s premier facility services management companies, achieving exceptional revenue growth through a commitment to quality and excellence in both its people and services. Since the company’s founding in 1988, SMS offers a unique program of housekeeping and maintenance services designed to provide large, public buildings with a strong and experienced facility services team. As such, it is important SMS has their purchasing running as efficiently as possible.

Picture of Shaking hands - Contract Negotiation Strategies for NonprofitsWe love to hear from our members just how is working for their company! Mike mentioned Supply Works, which is just one of our many select suppliers. For your benefit, we partner with dozens of vendors specializing in small parcel shipping, corporate travel, janitorial services, office supplies, food distribution, office equipment, and more. Moreover, if you are in need of something we don’t already offer, our dedicated staff is here to work with your procurement team to ensure you get exactly what you need at the best available price point.

Partnering with UNA is not only cost-efficient, it’s also a way to extend your internal procurement team and expertise to include billions in purchasing power with the attention and customer support of our group purchasing experts. Getting started is quick, and our services are free with no required committed volume. Let’s get started saving you money today!

 

Business Travel Savings at the Touch of a Button

  • August 24, 2017
  • Company NewsCorporate Travel

Last week, our partner Hotel Engine announced their international expansion plan for 2017 with 20,000 new locations opening in South and Central America and the Caribbean. With the hotel booking platform, you can now travel to over 100,000 locations in over 110+ countries for less than public booking rates.

U.S. travel industry impact infographic showing business travel savings: Each U.S. household would pay $1,250 more in taxes without the tax revenue generated by travel and tourism. Source: U.S Travel Association Image filename: US-travel-industry-impact.jpg/png

According to the U.S. Travel Association, direct spending on business travel by domestic and international travelers, including expenditures on meetings, events and incentive programs (ME&I), totaled $307.2 billion in 2016, making up over 1/3 of the direct spend on the U.S. travel industry. Hotel Engine and UNA are doing their part to keep some of that money in your company’s pocket.

Just in time for all those corporate summer travel plans, UNA and Hotel Engine are partnered up to bring you the best travel options available for the most competitive prices. When you become an UNA member, you gain access to exclusive discounts for your business travel plans including hotel rates below publicly available pricing, up to 60% off. And for fast and efficient booking, Hotel Engine has made an app available to UNA’s members. Now, wherever your summer corporate travel plans may take you, you can book on the go and know you’re getting the best available rates.

Hotel Engine app available to UNA members for business travel savings

The mobile download of the app is free for all UNA members and booking cancellation is free at tens of thousands of hotels with available customer service support 24/7. You can reduce risk and streamline your processes using Hotel Engine’s direct bill and expense reporting tools as well as take advantage of a travel management tool that is available at no cost to all members.

Don’t miss out on the summer savings. Make your corporate travels as easy and affordable as possible by joining the UNA ranks and downloading the Hotel Engine app for members.


Catch up on the news if you missed the big announcement, or if you’re simply interested in tapping into the summer savings UNA members are experiencing, sign up is quick and free. Follow along with us on Twitter and Facebook for more ways to save this summer!

 

Hotel Engine Expands Into South America

Hotel Engine Expands Into South America

  • August 24, 2017
  • Company NewsCorporate TravelPress

UNA’s corporate hotel booking partner, Hotel Engine, announced yesterday an expansion of their international presence with the addition of 20,000 hotels in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Now Hotel Engine’s easy-to-use, on-demand technology travel solution will grant UNA members exclusive access to corporate hotel discounts in over 100,000 properties in 110+ countries, with a global expansion project to be completed by the end of 2017.

Our members, now more than ever, can benefit from the members-only online hotel booking platform partnership UNA and Hotel Engine is offering and expand your corporate travel plans worldwide for a fraction of the cost. Members gain exclusive corporate hotel discounts, below publicly available pricing, up to 60% off. There are no membership fees or volume requirements, and businesses will save time and gain insight through Hotel Engine’s free spending analytics and expense management tools. Sign up is easy, free, and now you can travel more places for less!

As our go-to hotel booking platform, Hotel Engine has helped our members save thousands of dollars on hotel expenses“As our go-to hotel booking platform, Hotel Engine has helped our members save thousands of dollars on hotel expenses,” said Anthony Clervi, president of UNA Purchasing Solutions. “In our experience, it can be difficult to find great rates at reputable hotels internationally; Hotel Engine now makes that infinitely easier for us.”

Read more about Hotel Engine’s expansion and follow along with us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with the latest UNA news!

 

3 Ways Associations Can Avoid Losses With An Affinity Program

  • August 24, 2017
  • Affinity ProgramsAssociations

Affinity programs are a great source of diversified, non-dues revenue for associations and a useful tool for recruitment and member retention –  if done properly. Without thorough research and consideration though, an affinity program could end up bleeding your association of resources.

The resources (time and relational upkeep) it takes to implement and maintain a quality affinity program are only worth what your members can take from it. To avoid losing out on the full spectrum of added benefits an affinity program has to offer to both an association and its’ members, we have three tips to look out for when selecting and implementing the perfect affinity program for your association.

1. Form a partnership

Avoid losses with affinity programs for associations: Form a partnershipWhen you chose an affinity program, more than cost-efficiencies are available to you. Most vendors offer their expertise with strategy and industry research as well as a host of other potential value adds.

In a recent article, David Frankil writes that sometimes vendors are treated unfairly. “In other words, we want your money but don’t really want you to bother our members,” Frankil writes. “That sort of one-sided approach would be toxic to any kind of business arrangement, much less an affinity relationship whereby definition you’re looking to work together closely.”  They are providing benefits to members and helping organizations generate revenue—and in so doing, contributing to the growth, success, and productivity of the association at large.

As with most partnerships, the relationship can be beneficial in both directions. Help your vendor grow and see value in your channel by allowing them insight into your association and the needs therein.  The better your provider understands your organization, the more they can adapt their program to generate revenue for your association (either with a formal partnership or in the form of increased participation at events and conferences, etc.).

When selecting your vendor, make sure it is an organization you can see yourself readily working alongside for years to come. Their program offerings, staff, and industry expertise should lend itself to advance your association’s mission.

2. Pick your supplier benefit programs carefully

Avoid losses with an affinity program: Pick your supplier benefit programs carefullyThis is one of the biggest pitfalls we see when associations rush to implement an affinity program, resulting in a waste of time and energy. Luckily, this loss can be easily avoided. Simply don’t settle for generic or unrelated supplier programs.

The needs of another association and its’ members can vary drastically from what you and your members need. Your affinity program should reflect that. Do some polling and research on the spend your members currently invest in the most, and cater to that need. To prevent wasting time and effort peddling programs your members do not want or need, you should carefully consider whether members find the discounts enticing or useful. When you’re looking into affinity partnerships, make sure that you’re aligning yourself with vendors that benefit your association’s vision and the needs of your members, who are at the heart of your association.

3. Market well

Avoid losses with an affinity program: Market wellSimilarly to Tip #1, cost-efficiencies are a definite bonus of the affinity relationship but not the only one. Some partners will offer help with marketing their programs, recruitment initiatives, and other added benefits. If an association sets up a stellar affinity program but does a lesser job telling their members about the use and allowances of the program, then it may never yield the benefits and bleed you of resources.

To avoid losing in an affinity relationship, take advantage of whatever help your partner is offering and market your program well. Consider an email campaign announcing your program and social media posts. Include highlights in your newsletters to your members. Don’t let your members miss out on the programs you have provided to help them!


At UNA Purchasing Solutions, we are dedicated to becoming a strategic partner to our associations and their members. Aiding them in the marketing process by providing them with customizable membership program packages and personalized email/social media campaigns for you to send to your members is one such benefit of our partnership, along with a host of others. All of this is included in the affinity program, for free, for any association wanting to grow and be more productive with their members. If you’re interested in learning more about implementing an affinity program for your association, answer a couple of questions, and we can get you started!

Four Ways An AT&T Business Plan Can Drive Productivity

  • August 24, 2017
  • BusinessesCellular

No matter the size of your company, your time is precious. With reliable resources and a stable process in play, productivity can go through the roof. Your wireless service is a powerful tool that can make or break your company’s productivity.

What if you could get a top-rated mobile business plan at a discount with no cost or commitment from your company? Well, now you can. With the UNA Purchasing Solutions AT&T Business Plan, you have access to one of the best wireless service providers worldwide while saving 22% on monthly service charges.

Besides the obvious cost savings, your company will enjoy, you can also see an increase in productivity with the enhanced quality of service AT&T provides.

AT&T for business

Four Ways to Drive Productivity with Great Wireless Service

1. Improve efficiency through speedy and reliable connectivity.

Don’t waste time trying to get a hold of a traveling co-worker. With reliable wireless, you can have quick access to employees or clients worldwide with no hindrance. Imagine clear connection, free of splotchy service or no cell zones. Now you can hold conference calls, send emails, and work remotely by taking advantage of a discounted mobile business plan.

2. Get connected to the information you need when you need it.

Internal or external, people want quick answers. An excellent wireless service can connect you not only to the people who need you most but to the information you need most. Get access to the world-wide-web at the touch of a button, no matter where you are with AT&T’s LTE network.

3. Enhanced Customer Service by being accessible anytime, anywhere.

Grant your customers some peace of mind with a secure network and speedy access to support. Business partners and employees can access the information they need with reliable wireless, resulting in happy customers and workers.

4. Streamline your processes and mobility.

Widen the scope of your process with wireless. Now hard-to-reach places, like warehouses, can tap into a wireless process system. Manage all areas within your company regardless of geographic proximity to a server, improving efficiency and connectivity.

Get the best for less

You can have access to one of the top-rated wireless service providers worldwide and save 22% on monthly service charges. With the UNA Purchasing AT&T wireless plan, your company can increase productivity with the nation’s’ strongest LTE network at a fraction of the cost.

The benefits of our contract with AT&T (besides the incredible savings) are as follows:

The benefits of our contract with AT&T Business Plan

  • Flexible contract terms and no-contract options make transitioning risk-free!
  • You have the choice of visiting any AT&T store or purchasing online
  • Access to the nation’s strongest LTE signal
  • Truly shareable data on up to 10 phones, tablets, and other wireless devices
  • Rollover DataSM with AT&T Mobile ShareSM Value Plans

Why take a risk on something which your business so heavily relies on? Go with the server that has the strongest LTE network at the lowest available prices. Sign up for the AT&T program takes minutes, and there is no cost or commitment to you. So you can start saving on your wireless service and boost your company’s productivity today!

*Disclaimer: 10-employee minimum to access this discount

UNA Gives Back: Five Tips for Success from Anthony Clervi

  • August 24, 2017
  • Company NewsCulture

McKendree University Picture - 5 tips for success blog post

UNA President and CEO, Anthony Clervi, recently visited his alma mater McKendree University to encourage the next generation of business professionals to pursue their professional and personal goals.  Since his graduation in 2008, he has gone from basic data entry to now the owner and President of a fast-growing buying group. Now Anthony is paying it forward by sharing his experience in the business world to inspire soon-to-be college graduates to plug away and make a difference in their sphere of influence.

Dr. Jean M. Scheller-Sampson, Chair for the School of Business at McKendree University notes, “We stress the importance of our students giving back or paying it forward.  Anthony is a great example of paying it forward by coming back to McKendree and meeting with current students.  McKendree is so lucky to have graduated as giving and committed [a person] as Anthony.”

Here are some highlights and feedback from Anthony’s time in the School of Business at McKendree University:

5 Tips for Success from Anthony Clervi:

1. Persistence Is Key

I had plenty of ups and downs. I was fired, I didn’t get jobs I thought I should have, and where I am today is not where I thought I would end up. But I knew I wanted more out of my life and career than my experiences had yielded. So I kept pressing in, working hard, and trying new things. Persistence is key and can unlock a successful career.

2. Stretch Yourself

Sticking with something, even if it’s hard, will get you far in life. It won’t always be easy. In fact, you should prepare yourself for discomfort. Get good at putting yourself in stretching situations, as it’s the only way you will move ahead in life and your profession.

3. Manage Your Emotions

Learn how to take feedback and chose to grow from it instead of allowing your emotions to get the best of you. There is an old saying ‘you can either increase your income or your ego, but you can’t-do both at the same time.’ You want to win the person, not the argument, so make a choice to be a learner early in your career.

4. Leaders Are Readers

I am a firm believer in the power of reading books and consistently posturing yourself as a learner. Some books I recommend for thinking strategically as a leader and growing professionally are:

  • Think and Grow Rich
  • The Magic of Thinking Big
  • How to Win Friends and Influence People

5. Work with Purpose

Always work with purpose. Set a plan and be okay with the plan changing as long as you’re moving forward. Everyone is in a rush to get to the top. You can set yourself apart by being willing to put in 110% of your time and effort into becoming excellent and being willing to work harder on yourself than you do on your job. Develop an excellent work ethic and a learner’s mentality and the sky’s the limit.

Anthony made me feel more comfortable about graduation. I was so afraid that things weren't going to work out job-wise after graduation, but now I know that even if it doesn't work out immediately, it will work out eventually – 5 tips for success

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At UNA Purchasing Solutions, we are not only committed to saving your company money. We are invested in making a lasting change in the world through business. To check out other ways UNA is involved in the community and partner with us, check out Exodus Cry and follow along with us on Facebook and Twitter for updates on what’s new with the team!

Fundraising and Non-Dues Revenue

  • August 24, 2017
  • Affinity ProgramsAssociations

Associations, like any other organization or business, need to make money. However, the financial landscape of Associations is much more elaborate than what meets the eye.

There is a significant segment of revenue streaming in from membership dues, but beyond that, there are several other avenues that can help bring in additional revenue. For example, revenue can come from the sale of programs or services to members and their constituents. This is known as non-dues revenue and allows Associations to be less dependent on membership dues.

Whether or not your Association hosts webinars, publishes books or has staff devoted to fundraising, there are ways to bring in the non-dues bacon. According to ASAE’s Operating Ratio Report, “associations rely most heavily for non-dues revenue on meeting and convention registration fees, exhibit and trade show booth fees, and educational program fees. Associations also conduct fundraising, often through an affiliated foundation, to support initiatives that advance their strategic plan. A commitment to fundraising means that Associations can create new programs, produce research, and fund scholarships and other initiatives that they might not otherwise carry out.”

Graph showing association revenue streams of trade associations vs. individual membership organizations

*data source from ASAE

Alternative Association Revenue Streams

For the average Association, membership dues are the largest source of revenue, but surprisingly not by much. According to the ASAE Foundation’s Association Operating Ratio Report, 15th Edition, an average of 45.4 percent of trade association revenue flows from membership dues, while professional Associations report an average of just 30 percent. That leaves over half of the total revenue to be made up by alternative methods. These alternative sources of income can include revenue from tradeshow booth fees, event registrations, and other service offerings which are making up large shares of the revenue stream. Two emerging alternative revenue streams for Associations are affinity programs and fundraising.

#1 Affinity Programs

An increasing number of Associations are turning to affinity programs to generate non-dues revenue. An affinity program allows Associations to offer customizable discount programs to their members, at no cost to the Association. Their ability to leverage cost efficiencies as well as aid in the institutional knowledge about industries and member retention makes them a valuable asset for any Association.

Certain affinity programs offer additional support in targeted advertising and marketing. This can not only add to your non-dues revenue; it can add more value to your members and therefore make you more relevant and necessary. Steven Worth of Plexus Consulting Group notes that “once you know more about your membership, you’re able to design more ways to serve them. That’s where you’re putting yourself on the path to growth and relevancy.”

Beyond cost efficiency, implementing an affinity program can boost membership engagement and retention by offering members no-strings-attached savings that they cannot find anywhere else. UNA Purchasing offers its Association members a no-cost, easy-to-use benefits program, providing savings that can easily offset the cost of membership dues. It’s a quick and easy process to get rolling, so you can offer discounts to your members in as little as one week.

#2 Foundations, Sponsorship, and Fundraising

Another emerging option for Associations with a healthy revenue is fundraising through a growing relationship with foundations. There are many foundations out there open to investing in the right place. Approach donors with sincerity and robust data for your best chance at wooing donors to invest in your Association. Look at places like DonorsChoose.org for more inspiration on fundraising or becoming a donor.

Applying to foundations to raise funds for your Association is often easier and more profitable than one might think. Offer sponsorship options at booths or events, implement a fundraising program that helps generate additional monies, host a gala or special dinner to raise funds. In addition to any fundraising efforts that your Association may already participate in, consider opening up high-traffic areas (such as your website, social media, or newsletters) to display promotional material.

Non-Dues Revenue: The Basics for Underfunded Associations and Chapters by Bob Jonas, Managing Director at Association Revenue Solutions, cites some great ideas for sponsorship and fundraising on behalf of your Association.

Key takeaways

There are alternative methods to create additional non-dues revenue to your Association. You do not have to live in dues dependency nor do you have to strategize on your own. Partnering with a group purchasing organization can add a marketing and procurement lifeline to your Association, and with the right partner, you can find a one-stop-shop for an affinity program and member insights that will get your Association on the fast track to a healthier bottom line.

10 Signs You Need An Affinity Program

  • August 24, 2017
  • Affinity ProgramsAssociations

For associations, managing your member organizations and trying to maintain high satisfaction comes with plenty of challenges. If you have run into any of these hurdles, it may be a sign your association could use a high-powered member benefit affinity program:
10 signs you need an affinity program

1. Need Some Marketing Help?

Not only is implementing an affinity program entirely customizable by supplier partnerships, but we’ll also create a tailored, white-labeled landing page, ready to onboard your members. The landing page will be specific to your Association and will be accompanied by automated emails marketing the new benefits to your members. We know marketing is an ongoing process, so let us help you put your best foot forward.

2. Lagging member engagement

Having a hard time getting members to engage? Give them something to talk about. Think about implementing a program that will cut back on the costs associated with their day-to-day business expenses, from travel to office supplies. Nothing get’s people engaged like saving money on a regular basis!

3. Benefits block

Continually coming up with new benefits for your members is hard. Let us take some of the burdens. By offering your members an affinity program, you are offering them a consistent stream of savings from a list of top-rated suppliers. Implement an affinity program now; they’ll thank you later.

4. Low non-dues revenue

It’s not just the members that save money with an affinity program. Some GPOs or affinity partners, such as UNA Purchasing, can return a portion of its administrative fees paid by the vendors back to the association. Your association will enjoy an additional source of revenue that can be applied back to the association– or you can return it directly to your members based on their participation volume. The savings potential is endless!

10 signs you need an affinity program - affinity programs for associations

5. High member turnover

Tired of saying goodbye to members? Start building loyalty by saving your members money. By adding value to your members through a trusted discount program, you are basically putting money back in their pockets. Earn their confidence through consistent saving opportunities, making them more likely to stick around long-term.

6. Enrollment plateau

If you see a lull in membership enrollment, it might be time to spice up the value-added offering.  The more services your association offers, the more attractive your association will become to new members. Providing an affinity program to your association members will save them both time and money. This will build trust and rapport with your members in a way that can lead to significant enrollment growth.

7. Lacking leverage

Associations cannot force their members to buy products from certain suppliers. Therefore they do not have high committed volume. Without committed volume, it’s nearly impossible to negotiate an effective discount program with a vendor, from not only a pricing standpoint but also a service standpoint. An affinity program can guarantee your association committed volume by combining your orders with thousands of other businesses orders to negotiate the lowest possible rates for your association’s members.

8.Value In Question?

There is a lot of competition out there, and with the state of the economy, people are evaluating their bare-bones budget to see where cuts can be made. Don’t let your Association slip to the wayside. Prove your worth by providing a valuable overall membership package. Offer discounts on nationally-recognized providers that they can’t get anywhere else.

9. Member Satisfaction

If you find your members are hard to satisfy, maybe it’s time to implement an affinity program. From the customizable package to the extensive options, no one can keep a frown when they are saving cash!
10 signs you need an affinity program UNA

10. Want To Save Money?

Associations and their members want to save money. Who doesn’t? By collecting the buying power of thousands of other companies’ orders, you are ensuring savings for your members. While you might not have the connections to combine all these orders, GPOs and association affinity partners do. They use the collective purchasing power of their clients to negotiate the best programs with their suppliers. If you want your Association and its members to save money, it may be time to implement an affinity program.

If you’d like more information on overcoming these obstacles and improving your operations, check out the details on implementing an affinity program with UNA Purchasing.

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