WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY FOR
MEMBERSHIP IN IPRO?
Consider this. You are an island in a volatile sea of changing market and
technology trends, vendor politics, and dealer transitions. Is your
organization equipped to anticipate change before it can damage your business?
Find out about Membership
Requirements.
THE PRIMARY REASON TO BELONG TO IPRO:
IPRO tirelessly seeks to promote the role of the representative, protect the
role of the representative, and improve the representatives' life in our
industry!
There are many additional benefits to being an IPRO member, including:
Annual Conference
The IPRO annual Conference is the only industry event focused upon the needs of
the manufacturer's representative. The Conference emphasis is on educational
courses geared to your changing market and networking dynamics. The Conference
is a framework for bringing principals together, and the real magic occurs as a
result of interaction and group dynamics. It's a non-competitive environment
where concepts are born and challenges are resolved. It is your only
representative firm based resource - a significant advantage. IPRO is the only
resource for sales representatives that originated from within the audio/video
industry. 
Annual survey
The IPRO Annual Survey is an industry-wide, totally confidential, survey of
representative firms which is used to track the changes that affect us all. We
publish the results to all who complete the survey, at no charge. We also use
the Survey for "think-tank sessions" at our annual Conference. It is an
important tool that our members rely upon for continued reference and
comparison of their own efforts within the industry.
General Counsel
IPRO has retained the services of Steven Mitchell Sack as General Counsel. Our
members may contact Steven at any time to request legal advice pertaining to
your representative business. He is available to our members for telephone
consultation at no charge, along with other benefits. A detailed statement of
services that are available from Steven is available from the IPRO
office.
CEDIA Room Block
Each year we negotiate a room block for the CEDIA Show, placing our members as
conveniently located to the Convention Center as possible. In the past we have
used the Omni Hotel, just one block from the show. Room blocks are reserved
through the organization making the process incredibly easy and cost effective
for our members. As we continually seek to enlarge our room selections, rooms
are available on a first come, first served basis.
CES 2006 Room Block
Each year we also negotiate a room block for the CES show in Las Vegas, placing
our members as conveniently located to the Convention Center as possible. For
the January 2006 CES show we will be using the Sahara Hotel, conveniently
located close to the convention center with Monorail access. Room blocks are
reserved through the organization making the process incredibly easy and cost
effective for our members. As we continually seek to enlarge our room
selections, rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.
The IPRO Newsletter
The IPRO newsletter is a informative and helpful electronic newsletter that is
available to representatives, manufacturers, associations, and sales
professionals who serve the audio-video industry. It serves to create and
maintain business relationships, the foundation of our industry, and keeps our
business partners more informed about field sales activities. Your subscription
to the IPRO Newsletter is available at no charge.
Apply for your free copy here:
http://www.virtual-representative.com/subscriber_page1.php?A=IPRO__488788
The Virtual Representative
This electronic newsletter allows participating representative companies to
communicate product and sales information directly to the sales person or
installer who needs to stay informed, and it allows your firm the means of
consistent visibility in your market. The Virtual Representative helps you to
create and maintain business relationships, the foundation of our industry.
Members who are using this tool name and distribute their own newsletter and
have found it can be easily produced by their office staff on a weekly basis.
Find out more at http://www.virtual-representative.com
Professional Sales Representative's Internet Solution by Web Services US, LLC
The Association website has just been completely renovated to reflect the
professionalism, goals, and current abilities of our members, and to provide
our industry affiliates with the means to remain informed about the activities
of our members. IPRO chose Web Services US, LLC (WSUS) for this project
since they are from and know the industry, provide a professional, fast and easy to use
site, an updating system that office staff can use with no programmers,
and back it with a comprehensive email, emarketing and support package. WSUS
offers affordable and comprehensive packages to IPRO members and affiliates.
Learn More about Web Services US and their Internet solutions at
http://www.webservicesus.com
Vendor Referrals
The IPRO office has become well known as a resource to manufacturers who are
seeking quality representatives to sell their products. They continue to find
the experience of beginning with IPRO to be a more easy and productive
experience. These vendors provide the Executive Director with a corporate and
product profile, which is sent to all IPRO members immediately. Each member has
the opportunity to respond with interest and communicate the strengths of their
own firm, or to demonstrate their professionalism with a polite refusal and a
referral.
Business Development Materials
We are providing a publication called "IPRO WORDS" to our members. "WORDS"
contains valuable information from industry experts and articles from fellow
members on ways to improve your representative business. In March of 2005, a
new monthly newsletter will be forwarded to the management and sales staff of
audio/video manufacturers. This will provide them with important articles that
support the role of the representative in our industry, and make a definitive
statement about the commitment and professionalism of the IPRO member.
Invitations to CEDIA, CEA, EH Expo, ERA, and CEMA Events
Due to our close affiliation with these complementary industry organizations,
our zeal in communicating the importance of outsourcing sales to a professional
field sales force, and our commitment to excellence, IPRO members are invited
to their respective events. We are offered many of the benefits given to their
own members such as credit card processing, opportunities for medical coverage,
conference attendance, and more.
Health benefit programs
Membership in IPRO entitles you and your employees to a growing list of special
benefits. These include discounted group programs covering medical care at very
favorable rates which can have a substantial and positive impact on your
company's bottom line. IPRO has partnered with professional health benefit
administrators to provide our members with the maximum possible coverage
opportunities at extremely competitive, favorable rates.
Open our
application, print it and fax it to our office or for more information
about IPRO, please contact us now.
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