Who provides FREE access to information regarding distributor and supplier companies and promotional products professionals?

PPAI does, through The UPIC Directory—the only free, updated, refreshed industry directory providing contact and credit information on numerous businesses throughout the industry.

 

For example, if a distributor wants to place an order with a new supplier, the distributor provides his/her UPIC, and the supplier can review that distributor’s credit history (i.e., payment performance, company performance, etc.) through The UPIC Directory. This provides the supplier with updated credit information and speeds up the entire business process of getting approvals, ordering shipments and receiving payments faster and easier.

 

 

What are the most talked about PPAI member benefits, spoken highly of by PPAI members themselves?

The PPAI FedEx® Discount Program is the most highly praised member benefit. Members receive shipping discounts on three FedEx programs---FedEx® Express, FedEx® Ground and FedEx® Freight. For smaller companies, the savings they receive on shipping pays for their PPAI membership dues in a short amount of time.

 

Another praised benefit, the variety of industry-focused, professionally taught education events offered at tradeshows and stand-alone conferences throughout the year. PPAI hosts The PPAI Expo in Las Vegas each January, presents 14 conferences throughout the year and hosts, on average, three webinars a month each geared toward our members needs.

 

 

When will I see an impact on my bottom line if I join PPAI?

As soon as you begin taking advantage of the more than 40 member benefits, you will see significant savings that you can then compare to previous invoices. PPAI also tallies average savings for all member companies (distributor and supplier), as well as presents member companies with individual account sheets showing how much a member saved according to the member programs they took advantage of.

 

 

How do I know I and my company will receive our money’s worth?

In most cases, the amount you receive in savings more than pays for your membership. PPAI helps companies grow by providing support for sales, marketing, technology, professional development and business management—all solutions that put money back into your bottom line.


Even better, PPAI now offers a money-back Membership Guarantee.  If you decide that you are not receiving your money’s worth from PPAI membership, give us a chance to make things right.  If we’re not able to address your concerns, we’ll refund your dues.  It’s that simple.  We believe in what what we’re offering, and hope you’ll give us the opportunity to prove it!

 


Why should I join PPAI?

Knowing where to look for new markets, how to access industry information and what’s important to clients will keep your business growing in profits. PPAI is committed to helping our members move toward success and evolve with the industry. Attending our tradeshows and education events, and participating in our Business Partner and volunteer leadership programs, will help you gain the knowledge you need to remain competitive. With all this, and so much more, to gain from PPAI membership, can your business really afford to pass up such a beneficial offer?

 


Where can I find more detailed information on member services, dues payments, business programs, education, tradeshows and more?

Just contact PPAI Membership Services at 888-I-AM-PPAI (426-7724) or e-mail membership@ppai.org. Our Membership Specialists are here to answer all your questions and assist with filling out forms, signing up for specific programs, whatever it is you may need.