Annual Review | 2014 | Page 7

New Member Services/Reports Education Dealer Success 101 Ideas From Our Members on How to Succeed in the Education Marketplace Expand Your Buying Power In January 2014 the Education Market Association entered into an exclusive agreement with Independent Stationers, a dealer group within the office products industry. This new affiliate alliance gives participating EDmarket members access to sales growth and margin-improving programs ideal for companies who want to work with large volume school districts as a stock-less dealer or to complement their retail sales. At the forefront of this alliance is the recently awarded School Supply Contract for U.S. Communities, the leading national cooperative purchasing program for K-12 school districts, higher education, state and local public agencies and non-profit organizations. This new award to Independent Stationers adds to their already successful U.S. Communities office products contract. As a participating affiliate under this new alliance with Independent Stationers, EDmarket members have the opportunity to participate in one or both of these contracts opening up sales opportunities within school districts, other public agencies and non-profits all over the United States. EDmarket Member Price . . . Free Nonmember Price . . . . . . . $29.99 8380 Colesville Rd, Suite 250, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 495-0240 • Tollfree (800) 395-5550 • Fax (301) 495-3330 [email protected] • www.edmarket.org Learn from Your Fellow Dealers Hot off the press this summer is a new publication written by our members, for our members. EDmarket reached out to all dealer members for advice and ideas to help new dealers exploring the market, strengthen the existing dealer channel, and help members develop strategies to increase profitability. The result? Education Dealer Success: 101 Ideas From Our Members on How to Succeed in the Education Marketplace. This free member report provides ideas for growing your business, improving your operational efficiency, expanding your brand awareness in the community, and much more. No matter how long you’ve been in business you’re sure to find at least one intriguing, creative, or thoughtful idea you can incorporate into your business from this list. Thanks to the many members who contributed to this new report. Sharing information with fellow members is one of the many benefits of participating in the EDmarket community . Want information on any of these services? Contact Karen Prince, Director of Membership at 800.395.5550. ext. 1035. 2014 Annual Review | 7