Member Advantage Update - 11/08/2005 (Plain Text Version)

Don't Miss the Advanced Registration Discount Price for the International Builders' Show®

Have you and your members registered for the International Builders’ Show^® held in Orlando, Florida, January 11-14, 2006? The International Builders’ Show^® is the largest annual light construction show in the world with the latest and most advanced building products and services ever assembled. Act now to secure the advanced registration discount price at http://www.buildersshow.com/.

Visit http://www.buildersshow.com/ to make your hotel arrangements. IBS registration is required in order to reserve a room though this site. Be sure to register and reserve your room today as availability changes frequently.

While you are attending the International Builders’ Show^®, be sure to “Make time for the Magic” at Walt Disney World^® with IBS exclusive discounts and specials. Visit www.wdwinv.com/ibs for more information.

Nothing Says “Thank You” Like a BuilderBooks Gift Card

Here’s the perfect gift for clients, colleagues, speakers, and officers. With the BuilderBooks Gift Card you give others access to industry knowledge, best practices, and information that they need to build their business. And there are plenty of great BuilderBooks titles for consumers, friends of the association, and students in industry-related studies.

The $25 Gift Cards may be redeemed through the BuilderBooks Website or at the BuilderBooks Bookstore at the International Builders’ Show.

Click here for more details and to place your order now.

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NEW EDITION: Remodelers' Cost of Doing Business

The “Remodelers’ Cost of Doing Business Study,” available through BuilderBooks.com, is a comprehensive assessment of the growth and viability of the remodeling industry that enables remodelers to see how their businesses stack up against the competition.

Conducted by the NAHB Economics Group and the Remodelors™ Council, the study provides a statistically accurate analysis of the remodeling industry in terms of size, profitability, time in the business, business organization and staffing.

The study is conducted every few years; this is the latest one available.

The results allow remodelers to compare key business statistics, such as gross and net profit margins, against a national benchmark. The study breaks down the results by total revenue and number of employees, so remodelers can easily compare their performance against those in the top 25% of the industry in terms of profitability as well as those in the bottom 25%.

To order the “Remodelers’ Cost of Doing Business Study” online click here, or call 800-223-2665.

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The Red Carpet Awaits You!

Hurry! We’re rolling out the red carpet for all BuilderBooks Reward participants. Join the BuilderBooks Rewards Program by November 30, 2005 and receive the royal treatment at the 2006 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida. Participants will receive:

A dedicated check-out line in the bookstore
Exclusive access to the BuilderBooks Rewards Lounge; enjoy complimentary snacks
A variety of FREE gifts

The Rewards program gives you a return on your investment throughout the year:

Reward Discounts: Receive a 5% discount at IBS and selected local and regional trade shows.
Special Offers: Receive exclusive deals available only to Rewards program participants via e-mail.
Free Rewards: Show your Rewards card at the BuilderBooks store at the International Builders' Show and at selected local or regional tradeshows to receive free gifts.
Notification of New Products and Services: Stay up to date on new books and resources for the building industry.
Quarterly Drawings: Every time you shop during the quarter, your name will be entered into a drawing to win valuable gifts.
VIP Status: Your status is automatically upgraded to the Gold Level when you spend $2,500 annually.

Join Today! Visit http://www.builderbooks.com/.

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Member Favorite is Top Revenue Producer for You

Paychex, Inc.— a leading national provider of comprehensive payroll processing, human resource compliance and benefits outsourcing — is also the fastest growing of our Member Advantage companies in terms of member participation.

With Paychex, NAHB members save 15% off payroll processing and selected human resource services setup fees. Paychex makes automated payroll efficient and cost effective for any size organization.

Paychex is also part of the 50/50 revenue sharing program for participating Associations.

Everyday, Paychex is paying off for members (and Associations) around the country. Make sure you get YOUR payoff. Put the Member Advantage link on your Association’s home page. And sign up for revenue sharing at the Member Advantage Toolkit.

"Top program, top revenue producer"

"Promote extensively to your members. Members love it. Do your members a favor."

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Hertz for the Holidays

Remember: You and your members get special member savings with Hertz. Use Hertz discount CDP# 51046 whenever you rent a car to save up to 20% depending on where and when you travel.

You and your members can also join the Hertz #1 Club Gold® fee waived! (a $50 value) With Hertz #1 Club Gold, there’s no need to stop at any counters at over 40 of the world’s busiest airports and at over 1000 other locations around the world. Simply go to the specially designated Gold counter, show your driver’s license and pick up your keys.

Click here for full details. This year-round Member Advantage benefit really comes in handy for Thanksgiving and the entire holiday season.

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Greetings and Good Business with NEBS Holiday Cards

Share the amazing variety of NEBS holiday greeting cards with your members.

For your HBA and for your members, these truly distinctive holiday greeting cards carry sincere messages of hope and appreciation.

They also make good business sense. Profession-specific cards have a custom look. And for many of these designs, alternative or customized greetings are available. You can also request samples for a wide range of cards.

Members of the National Association of Home Builders (and, of course, HBAs) are entitled to savings of 30% on first-time purchases and 15% on reorders.

And NEBS is also an NAHB revenue-share participant.

To guarantee delivery in time for the holidays, please place your order by 12/7/05. Remind customers (and members) how much you value your relationship - throughout the year. Learn more about NEBS’ Mainstreet Holiday Collection for the building industry today.

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Other news

Make sure you’re signed up to be a BuilderBooks.com Retail Affiliate . Every time a visitor makes a purchase through your Association’s Web site, you earn up to 5% of each sale.

• To take full advantage of the links in this newsletter, you must be logged in to http://www.nahb.org/. Make sure your members can also log on to the latest housing industry news and information from the official public and members-only Web site of NAHB. Just go to www.nahb.org and click the "Log In" button to get started.

• Signed up for the NAHB Revenue Sharing Program? Simply go to the Member Advantage Tool Kit and scroll down to the NAHB Revenue Sharing sign-up form.

•Any questions or comments about the Member Advantage Program? Send an e-mail to Rand Cheadle at rcheadle@nahb.com. He'll make sure your question or concern reaches the right person. In the subject field of your e-mail, please put "MESSAGE TO MA UPDATE EDITOR."

• Nation's Building News — Every week, check out Member Advantage offers in the "Association News" section. Make sure all your members and their employees subscribe. Visit www.nahb.org/nbn.

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