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Reasons YOUR firm should be a member of ASTAA - A key reason for becoming an ASTAA member is to LEARN from each other and to SHARE!
- No one can be expected to be an expert in all fields that affect his or her business. Some of us are great at Sales & Marketing, some of us are very good at Human Resources, and others may be experts in Telephony or Technology. ALL of us have to deal with ALL these aspects every day in our business.
- ASTAA provides the opportunity (through the Annual Conference, individual relationships, and other forums) for its members to meet and share ideas that directly benefit their business, and to stay aware of the trends in our industry, so that we can stay competitive, and not only survive, but excel in what we do.
- Past topics for presentations have been:
- » Sales & Marketing Strategies
- » Employee Benefits
- » Legislative Update
- » Trends in the Marketplace
- » Pricing Strategies
- » Employee Motivation Techniques
- » Scheduling
- » Choosing a CLEC
- » In addition to the annual conference, ASTAA sponsors at least one SEMINAR every year that directly benefits our members and/or their staff.
- » Every effort is made to hold member events in locations that are centrally located and accessible to all members, and to keep costs of attendance under control to promote maximum participation.
- » INDUSTRY REPRESENTATION creates a stronger voice when legislative or regulatory issues arise.
- » Promotion of high STANDARDS for Ethics and Service.
- » These qualities lie at the basis of all programs, Board and Committee activities.
- » Support for national programs such as the ATSI Award of Excellence.
- » Training opportunities for Member Supervisory and Staff personnel.
- » COLLECTIVE BUYING POWER
- » Equipment and Service Vendors and their representatives provide support for the association through affiliate membership.
- » The Annual Conference provides a forum to attract vendor displays and representatives to enable a "comparison shopping" experience, in addition to the ability to share insights and experiences from actual users who are fellow members.
- » PUBLIC RELATIONS
- » Listing on this web site provides nationwide and international exposure, including a searchable listing by Location, Services and Specialties.
Prospective members submit an application [available online or by contacting the ASTAA office. Annual Dues are based on the size of the member's bureau.
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