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Local and national business, trade, and networking organizations can help you to grow and improve your business in countless ways. Joining a community of individuals with similar interests and goals can help you achieve your business vision by providing you with:
- Creative ideas
- Current business models
- Unique perspectives
- Sales and marketing contacts
- Discounts on goods, services, and insurances
- Conferences and topical seminars
- On-point books and publications
- Legislative and legal insights and representation
- Mentoring and business growth programs
- Tips, techniques and articles from professionals in and/or serving your field
You can achieve your business goals so much more quickly by taking full advantage of what these organizations have to offer. Why struggle with your business by yourself? Instead, take a few shortcuts by learning from the experts. Absorb what’s of value to you, have a little fun with networking, and utilize some of these organizations to help you grow your business! |
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Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce - www.annarborchamber.org |
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| NAHB – National Association of Home Builders - www.nahb.org |
| MAHB – Michigan Association of Home Builders ($) - www.buildingmichigan.org |
| HBAWC – Home Builders Association of Washtenaw County ($) - www.hbawc.org |
| HBALC – Home Builders Association of Livingston County ($) - www.hbalc.com |
| BIASM – Building Industry Association of Southeastern Michigan ($) - www.builders.org |
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| National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) - www.NARI.org |
| NARI of SE Michigan ($) - www.narisemich.org |
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| These groups organize similarly-sized, industry-specific organizations into “clubs” of 10 to 20 members, each from different parts of the country. Members within individual groups share best practices information and coach and mentor each other in ways to move their business to the next level of productivity and profitability. Here are some of the groups that you may want to look into: |
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| Remodelers’ Advantage (Info Plus Accounting is a member of their “Expert Net” program) ($) - www.remodelersadvantage.com |
| Builder 20 Clubs - www.builder20hb.com |
| Business Networks - www.businessnetworks.com/ |
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| ($) - Members of organizations displaying this symbol are eligible for valuable discounts on Info Plus Accounting training and/or products. Click through on these organizations’ websites for details. |
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