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Every type of business is looking for an extra edge right now. In fact, it’s our hope that’s part of why you’re a member in the first place: a competitive edge to help you go farther.
As a partner of American Supply Association, Savings4Members exists to help make hitting your business targets easy. By partnering with our group and hundreds like it, Savings4Members has built a cooperative network entirely focused on connecting members with powerful scale, cost-cutting benefits, and a full team to help you take advantage. With this in mind, we talked to Veronica Pratt, Senior Account Relationship Manager at Savings4Members to learn how members can cut costs without cutting corners by making the most of every tool available, including their membership.
So, how can members access their member benefit programs?
V.P.: It’s very easy. Members can visit their Organization’s Savings Page at (OrgName).savings4members.com or call 844-346-3746 and talk to a Savings4Members Savings Consultant immediately. In addition to monthly email updates on new, updated, or recommended perks – our Savings Consultants will also check-in from time to time to see how we can help. So be on the lookout! Every member should know, our team is your team. And we’ve grown our Savings Consultant Team in the last year to ensure there’s always someone available to help you make the most of membership. A large part of that also means ensuring they’re all awesome people who are happy to help make the process painless.
Are there certain types of members that should be using your service?
V.P.: Honestly, no. Your member benefits can make an impact whether you’re a large company or small and family-owned. With over 20+ cost-cutting opportunities, there really is something for everyone. For some members, that means saving money on everyday expenses like office supplies and uniforms. For others, it’s cheaper fuel for company vehicles. But one benefit I encourage every member to start with is credit card processing, and the reason is pretty simple. Because with our close partnership with CardConnect AIP, every member can know with complete certainty that they’re getting the best possible rate. Getting started with that is really easy too, all a member needs is a copy of their most recent processing statement. Last year, the average member saved over $20,300 in processing fees – so these can really add up.
What common misconceptions prevent some members from taking advantage?
V.P.: We hear all the time that members don’t have time to look into their benefits or that they already have the lowest offering. What’s great about our service is we have a team here to do the legwork for each of them.
Another common misconception we hear from members is about their vehicles. Members have access to some incredible fuel discounts for fleets. Often, we hear, “I don’t have a fleet – just a few trucks.” But that’s more than enough to qualify and you can get a nice discount on every single drop of gas.
How should members learn more about the benefits available through their membership?
V.P.: If you’re a member and you haven’t done it yet, visit your Organization’s Savings Page – (OrgName).savings4members.com. It’s easy to access your benefits, see what programs you’re already taking advantage of, and any next steps required. Also, follow Savings4Members on our social channels, Facebook and Linkedin, to stay updated on the latest news.
For over a decade, Veronica has made it her mission to listen, learn, and lead while working with member-businesses of all sizes from a wide variety of national cooperatives, buying groups, associations and franchises. As Savings4Members’ Senior Account Relationship Manager, Veronica works directly with members of America’s best organizations to connect them with the powerful value of the Savings4Members network.
