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MEMBER FAQ Why should I join NASBA? Members want to make and save money; establish new, and enhance existing vendor, reseller, distributor and partner relationships; and be part of the collective voice of the "Channel" in North America. NASBA helps members do all this and more, including access to business services such as printer and travel support. Visit About NASBA and Testimonials for more information. Are all NASBA members just System Builders? NASBA's membership today reflects a broad array of channel resellers. Over 60% of our member base today consist of Solution Providers, VARs and Integrators. 32% are system builders and custom computer solution providers. NASBA members consists of Channel Suppliers, Custom Computer Solution Providers, Home System Integrators or Convergence integrators, Regional Distributors, Second Tier Retail, Service Providers, System Builders (Third and Fourth tier OEM's), System Integrators, VAP's (Value Added Provider), VAR's (Value Added Reseller), White Box Builders, White Box Solution Providers, and others. What does it cost to become a member? NASBA does not charge a fee to become a NASBA General Member or to gain access to most membership benefits. Certain benefits may require a small participation or administration fee, but only with your prior consent. We do ask prospective members to complete and maintain a simple business profile, and that's it. What kinds of programs, services, discounts, or resources are available to NASBA Members today? NASBA selectively partners with companies that are well established and offer substantial value to our members. We focus on services around the following categories: Revenue, Operations, Finance, Support, Service, and Vendor Discounts. These services will enable our members to substantially increase net margin and take your business to the next level. Do I have to fill out a profile on my company to become a NASBA member? Yes, unless a company associate of yours has already become a NASBA member. During the registration process we will compare information to determine if you are part of an existing NASBA company. If so, you will be prompted to join that profile. How do I add other people from my company? We strongly encourage you provoke interest within your organization. Please have them register and they will be added to your company profile. Do you offer special programs for Canadian Companies? Today, NASBA offers one web portal for both Canada and the US. We work with our partners to develop specific programs and promotions for our Canadian members. We are also actively working on developing a relationship with a distributor in Canada. What if I decide that I no longer want to be a NASBA member? If you have questions about your membership and/or just feel you no longer want to be a part of the association, simply send an email to that effect to web services at web.services@nasba.com. We will immediately remove you from any additional communication and programs for our members. |
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