Discover the Benefits of an NASC Membership
Benefits-
Discover the Benefits of an NASC Membership
NASC membership provides many resources that you and your business can benefit from.
Subcontracting
We have been told this is one of the most Important benefits provided by the NASC Solution Providers often have to turn down potential business due to a lack of technical knowhow, experience, staff, facilities, and or licensing agreements with corporate suppliers.
With access to an extensive database through which members can retrieve Detailed information on other members (certain privacy rules apply) for cross-member Subcontracting. A special portion of the web site is reserved for our members that want To promote the fact that they are interested in subcontracting their services or that They are interested in hiring and IT professional / Company to fulfill their IT needs.
Web Site Member Directory
As a member of the NASC, your complete Technical Profile with contact Information is added to our member directory as soon the submitted information Has been verified by our staff. This information is not only available to our other Members but also to the retail public where they can search for a solution providerOr Channel Partner that meets that requirements for service to be done. This is a Major source of exposure and new business for your company. If you have a Website, They can click on the link and review even more information about you.
Electronic Email Forum
This member benefit serves as a “round robin” forum where members can easily Discuss problems, concerns, business operations, client relations and other issues Related to the channel via email. Post a question and usually within minutes you’ll see answers posted from other members. This is also a great way to get to know other NASC members.
NASC Surveys
Our member services department will soon be sending out a comprehensive survey detailing current status, business needs, philanthropic ideas, etc. This will be done on a random but continuous basis to help keep us informed and up to date in regards to the needs and wants of our membership and what you believe it takes to increase your bottom line.
Member Spotlight
Think your company or someone on your team is special? Let us know. We’d like to hear about it so we can let everyone know ………
Asset Management Services
The harvesting and redistribution of de-installed and previously-owned equipment is a growing issue for solution providers. The problem of what to do with assets that are continually being depreciated and fading into obsolescence becomes even greater and more apparent for solution providers as time goes by. Many NASC members are suffering from Inventory storage problems. The NASC™is here to assist its members with creative solutions for the resale or redistribution of hardware and software assets to other members and the public.
The NASC is happy to provide a service to it’s members that will help allow them find a home for their overstocked and unwanted IT items. We realize that as technology Advances are coming faster and faster as time progresses it presents a real problem Of dealing with the growing amount of aging technology equipment and supplies. Our Online classified ad section is a perfect way to reduce your unwanted inventory and Bring in some extra cash at the same time. On the flip side of the coin it allows Our members to locate hard to find equipment that, without this service, would have Been a much more complicated task. This can also be a valuable resource in Finding a home for your off-lease equipment
Industry News & Events
Let the NASC help you stay on top of industry news and events. This area of the web site will consist of many different sources of information. One of The sources will be that of our preferred vendors in which it will be used as a sort Of calendar and clearinghouse of information in regards to events and special offers.
Advertising
Coming from the retail world, we realize how important advertising is to small business and solution providers in particular. To keep things running, solution providers and channel partners are constantly trying to budget advertising along with other expenses necessary to run a small business yet sometimes advertising seems to get what little money is left over at the end of the month or worse yet, none at all. That’s where we step in. Due to the large number of members and corporate sponsors we are able to not only save you money on your advertising needs but also help market you in ways that would not have been possible before. Saving you money will also help you advertise more consistently and thereby help you grow your business. Some of our advertising dollars will be spent to maintain our Retail Website whose main function is to generate income for our members. Some of the avenues open to our members are:
NASC Newsletter
Advertising your products and or services in the NASC newsletter is available At a discounted rate for association members as well as associates. Members can Place an eighth, quarter, half or full page ad within the newsletter, with costs based On frequency.
Direct Mail
We are in the process of finalizing our direct mail campaign that has been Created using one of our new corporate partners (to be decided) within the coming Months. Substantial savings are available to NASC members. The Direct mail Company has a broad reach in the Metro area and has provided us with some Very creative approaches to allow our members to advertise using non-traditional Ways to base payment.
Advertising Templates
The NASC has developed client brochures to provide a low cost promotional marketing tool for members to distribute to their clients in addition to their own Marketing material. The brochure informs the client that you are a professional Who subscribes to a Code of Ethics and that you belong to an industry that is truly Professional, along with being an independent professional with technical expertise to meet challenges of today’s business needs. Brochures can be purchased through the NASC website.
NASC Website
Retail perspective-
The “Find a Solution provider” section, is targeted to promote the CSP designation of our solution provider and channel partners. This are of the site will educate potential customers on exactly what it means to be a certified Solution Pro and why the CSP designation is so important to consider when looking for an IT professional.
After registering, clients have the ability to search our member database to examine a limited member profile, post questions and concerns to our customer service department or directly to the solution provider or channel provider that they are interested in. For Clients needing immediate attention, our goal is to be able to have a technician on-site within 4 hours. In less critical situations that are not under a limiting time restraint, such as a request for Quote, clients are able to log-in, fill out a simple Form indicating their type of service request and we in turn will forward to all members that can full fill the needs of the customer.
Affiliate Services
Discount Cell Phone Services, Preferred Internet Solutions, Car & Truck purchasing Options, Qualified retirement Planning and Financial Services, Legal and Accounting Services, Discount Auto, Home & Business Insurance, Shipping Discounts, HR and Labor relations services, Health and Life Insurance programs, Business Coaching and much, much more.
Best Practice and Professional Documents
No need to reinvent the wheel, download our business templates and forms. Also, members are encouraged to submit their own documents for review and insertion. Just a sample of some of the documents submitted by other members:
Standard Consulting Contract – Employment Agreement – Sales Agreement
Standard Subcontractor’s Agreement – Non Disclosure Agreement
Confidentiality Agreement – Non-Compete Agreement – Plus others…..
N.A.S.C. Newsletter
The NASC newsletter “Connections” is the NASC’s monthly newsletter and one of the Associations primary sources of communication with it’s members. The newsletter announces all major association events, and features information from both the NASC and it’s members. “Connections” is emailed to all members in good standing.
The newsletter includes ideas, information and experiences of other solution providers And Channel Partners. Articles deal with every facet of our business , including Pricing your services, sales and marketing strategies for getting new clients, ideas For developing new profitable services and much more. We’re hoping Connections Will help you answer questions you have….. And those you haven’t thought of yet!
N.A.S.C. Authorizations
The NASC creates partnerships between solution providers who are authorized for particular products or services and solution providers that aren’t authorized but need that product for their customer. While the authorized solution provider still needs to sell the product to the customer to comply with authorization requirements, you can trust an NASC member not to steal business from you. As you know, all NASC members are bound by a strong Code of Ethics that prohibits such activity.
Use of NASC Logo and CSP Certification Logo’s
Show your customers your commitment to best practices and display the NASC CSP logo on all your marketing materials. See the NASC Certification Section.
The NASC’s intellectual property is a valuable asset for the association and our Members. The logo, trademarks and service marks are powerful marketing tools That distinguish our organization and it’s programs. Use of the NASC intellectual Property is governed by strict legal guidelines designed to safeguard NASC’s rights.
The NASC and CSP trademarks and logos may only be used by members in good Standing and only on items and materials authorized by the NASC. Members may Use the NASC and CSP logs on stationary, letterhead, business cards, advertising, Clothing and general business correspondence. Unauthorized use of the NASC Trademark, service marks or logo’s may result in legal action. The NASC and CSP Trademark, service marks and Logo’s may not be modified in any way. Members Will be asked to sign documentation that shows their adherence to the above Guidelines.