Why Join PPAF?
Do I need to join PPAF when I'm already a subscriber of ASI or member of PPAI?
This is a frequent question we hear. Here's is why PPAF is important to you as you continue your success in the promotional products industry.
The benefits of a PPAF membership are many. Some benefits are listed below and include money-saving opportunities that more than cover the cost of a PPAF membership. But the real reason to join is the opportunity to be a part of a local group dedicated to helping each other succeed.
Our members gather monthly to share common experiences and solve common challenges.
For example, recent discussion topics included:
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Which suppliers are providing the best support, self-promos and service levels
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Compensation plans for sales reps and administrative staff
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The best ways to prospect and build a client base
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How to use technology to save money and increase business
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Effective ways to import
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The best tools for Internet marketing
These and many more topics are discussed in an informal, helpful format. The goal of PPAF is to help everyone succeed.
PPAF Membership benefits include:
1. Invitation to all monthly PPAF dinner meetings with guest speakers from our industry. Meetings are usually held in Tampa but traveling meetings are scheduled for Orlando and Jacksonville in 2006.
2. Invitation to the PPAF 'Spring Break' one-on-one exhibitor presentations and networking event. This unique educational program will feature top industry suppliers in a full day sales session that will pay you big dividends.
3. Initiation to the PPAF Expo. This is the largest regional show in the Southeast with close to 200 supplier booths, award presentations and certified education. Each attendee will receive a coupon book with over $500 worth of supplier specials.
4. The monthly PPAF newsletter with great articles and supplier specials.
5. Access to the PPAF 'success library' of books, tapes and videos. Use these to improve your skills or train your staff.
6. Attend the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas. A PPAF membership gives you access without need for a PPAI membership.
7. Discounts on all PPAI publications and books.
8. Free access to MAS/CAS certification testing.
9. FedEx Discount program on express ground and freight. You can save the cost of PPAF membership in one week with this substantial discount.
10. Access to the PPAF lounge at the PPAI Expo.
11. You are eligible to enter the PALM AWARDS competition. These are prestigious awards in several categories for distributors, distributor salespeople, suppliers and supplier reps.
12. The opportunity to win a scholarship valued at $1,800.00 to cover the cost of tuition, hotel, airfare and meals associated with achieving the CAS/MAS designation.
We encourage you to join or renew your PPAF membership today and start enjoying the benefits of belonging to PPAF.
If you would like to talk to some current members about the value of a PPAF membership, please contact Hal Small.
Hal Small
Kent Business Products
Ph: 727.784.4600
E-mail: hsmall@kentbusinessproducts.com
See you at the next meeting!
