Archive for May, 2007

Examples of Other Membership-Based Businesses

Monday, May 21st, 2007

Hi Creators!

Today I want to give you some great examples of how to use the membership-based business model in a business when it isn’t an association. In fact, a number of the companies I feature in the Create Your Association Blueprint and Tool Kit aren’t associations at all.

If you already have an existing business of any kind, you can create a “buying network” or “purchasing network” where you give clients bigger discounts when they purchase in advance or in large quantities. You can also give them discounts if they pay a recurring members fee.

I have put two creative and inspiring examples. Don’t be afraid to brainstorm your present business model with someone who is already operating their business with a membership somewhere in their company. Masterminding with other entrepreneurs is always a great way to achieve success faster.

Examples of two companies with membership as part of their business offerings:

  1. Femail Creations

    Join our Fabulous Femail Club and save 15% on ALL merchandise!Membership has plenty of perks!* Save 15% on ALL Merchandise
    * Members-only 1-800 order number
    * Private sales
    * Advanced mailing of new catalogs
    * Members quarterly newsletter
    * Secret handshake!
    * Did I mention you get 15% off?Only $39.00!
  2. Motivations, Inc.

This is a PDF document from their website, it is a great example of how you can incorporate membership into almost any business!

http://www.motivationsceu.com/Consortium_Information.pdf

By the way, this company expects $1.4 million in revenue this year!

Until next time-keep creating,

Sheri McConnell

PS

The Create Your Association Blueprint and Tool Kit features 6 different companies, membership-based business models in detail. I interviewed presidents, CEOs, and various solo-business owners to show you how you could build your own membership-based business from your home!

Visit http://www.createyourassociation.com/ for all the details.

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