Member Advantage Update - 04/11/2006 (Plain Text Version)The NAHB Career Center Now Open and Ready for BusinessNAHB is excited to offer a great recruitment tool to all NAHB members in their search for new employees: The NAHB Career Center. To conveniently access, send members to www.nahb.org/careers . NAHB members enjoy a 20% discount off standard rates for job postings. Don’t be fooled by imitators. The NAHB Career Center, powered by ConstructionJobs.com, offers members a true competitive edge:
NOTE: The NAHB Career Center must be accessed via www.nahb.org/careers or through www.nahb.org/MA in order for members to receive the 20% discount. This also provides the data to calculate the revenue share with local builder associations. The NAHB Career Center is part of the Member Advantage Program and the NAHB Revenue Sharing Program for HBAs. Visit www.nahb.org/matoolkit to sign up today. For more information, contact Tiffany Smith at tsmith@nahb.com or 800.368.5242, ext. 8273.
Member Advantage Update Celebrates First Anniversary
With this issue, the e-newsletter with the mission of “Saving and making money for members and builder associations” begins it’s second year. And what better way to kick off a new year of publication than with the announcement of two new Member Advantage participating companies—The NAHB Career Center and Solveras Payment Systems (see articles below). First published April 12, 2005, The Member Advantage Update was created specifically for Executive Officers and Membership Directors of NAHB-affiliated associations, featuring:
The Member Advantage Update is an important part of our commitment to provide more value to members and encourage as many associations as possible to profit from the HBA Revenue Sharing Program and the BuilderBooks.com Retail Affiliate Program. Want to add a colleague to the subscription list? Email Tiffany Smith at tsmith@nahb.com . NOTE: As always, to take full advantage of the links in this newsletter you must be logged in to http://www.nahb.org/. [return to top] Solveras Payment Systems Comes on Board
NAHB now provides nationally negotiated discounts on MasterCard and Visa processing through Solveras Payment Systems. The program provides a complete suite of electronic payment services for builder association members, including a customized free savings analysis that shows the program savings in writing. A key feature that offers distinct benefits is the Virtual Terminal:
Send your members to www.nahb.org/ma to learn more! Special Savings for HBAS from Solveras As a special limited-time offer to kick off the new program, Solveras will waive the regular one-time activation fee for the Virtual Terminal for all NAHB-affiliated builder associations (a $299 value)! Contact Solveras at 1-800-613-0148 today for more details on this exclusive offer and have your state or local HBA ID number ready. Solveras Payment Systems is also part of the NAHB Revenue Sharing Program for HBAs. Visit www.nahb.org/matoolkit to sign up today. For more information, contact Tiffany Smith at tsmith@nahb.com or 800.368.5242, ext. 8273
(Pictured: Solveras Mobile Sideswipe) Double Discounts from Dell™ for Members, Your Staff and YouDuring the month of April, Dell is offering double discounts to NAHB members AND STAFF as part of the Member Advantage Program. That means your normal discounts of 3%-5% will double to 6%-10%.
Visit the Member Advantage main page and click through DELL for complete details.
To maximize your Member Advantage Discount, use the following procedure:
NAHB members who have previously ordered from Dell also receive a monthly catalog, which includes this double discount offer.
Double Member Discount offer valid 4/1-4/30/06.
90-day Trial and $50 in FREE Postage Coupons from Pitney BowesPitney Bowes mailstation™ digital postage meter with scale was designed specifically for small businesses—perfect for most of our members and HBAs. Not only can you handle all type of mailings in the convenience of your office, you’ll eliminate trips to the Post Office to buy stamps and weigh packages. Members will have access to postage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Add postage to your meter in less than one minute. Save money with the built-in scale that automatically calculates and sets the exact amount of postage you need. Based on an independent survey you can save up to 20% per year on postage costs. Over one million small businesses already use Pitney Bowes products to send their mail – you can give your mail the same professional advantage. Sign up today and get a 90-day trial. After the trial period, pay only $19.99 monthly meter rental for 1 year or return the equipment with no further obligation (an initial $30 postage deposit is required plus $9.99 shipping and handling*). You’ll also receive $50 in FREE postage coupons, which are redeemable after the trial, if you decide to keep the meter. Call toll-free 1-800-308-4703 and refer order number 999995817. *Any unused postage will be refunded by the U.S. Postal Service®. The shipping and handling fee will be refunded if you decide to return the meter during the trial period. You pay only for the postage, supplies and meter refill charges you use. Offer for new customers only. Cannot be combined with any other offers. The meter and / or scale will be used for business or commercial purposes only, and this is not a consumer transaction. New Ready-to-Use Member Advantage Ads |
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A new series of print ads has been designed to focus on the Home Builder Association Member Advantage program and the best way for your members to access information – on www.nahb.org/ma. These ads are ideal for association newsletters, flyers and other printed communication pieces. We've created a variety of eye-catching color and black-and-white versions in an assortment of convenient sizes. All ads are provided as high-resolution PDFs. To open an ad, simply click on the image below. To download it to your desktop, right-click on the link and select "Save Target as". If you access this page through the HBA Resources section of http://www.nahb.org/, we invite you to also visit the Member Advantage Toolkit at www.nahb.org/matoolkit. Builder-Tested Contracts and Forms Increase Profitability
Systemizing and managing your day-today business operations can make you more efficient, productive and profitable. Home Builder Contracts & Construction Management Forms, available through BuilderBooks.com, is a major tool that will help your members save time and money and streamline your business operations. “Home Builder Contracts & Construction Management Forms," second edition, contains 95 documents of specific use in residential construction, including:
These documents, which will improve your members' ability to manage their building businesses, are a compilation of business resources that have been generously donated by successful builders across the country. To order “Home Builder Contracts & Construction Management Forms” online, click here, or call 800-223-2665. An Important Notice Concerning Liberty MutualIt has come to our attention that Liberty Mutual has contacted several NAHB members regarding the former Member Advantage program that was discontinued in 2004. Please note that shortly after the launch of the Liberty Mutual program in 2004, NAHB received a significant amount of negative feedback from both EO’s and members. Because of this feedback the Board of Directors agreed to terminate the program. Liberty Mutual sent letters to NAHB members that had signed up for the program, explaining that the member discount is no longer available if they choose to renew. If you have any questions or would care to discuss this matter in greater detail, please contact Tiffany Smith at tsmith@nahb.com. New BuilderBooks Retail Affiliates Keep Springing Up
This month, we're proud to welcome the following builder associations to the BuilderBooks.com Retail Affiliate Program:
Looking for more revenue? Start earning revenue for your association all year round. Just follow this link.
Of course, you can maximize your revenue when you promote BuilderBooks to your members on your home page. Start making money by the book--enroll now.
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