How can SAF help me, the floral Wholesaler/Importer?
As a wholesaler, my involvement in SAF has benefited me personally, as well as my company. For a very small investment. --Bob Luthultz Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company Pittsburg, PA
Membership in SAF is a great way for you to get the tools and information you need to build and improve your business, from boosting your sales to improving your employees’ morale and job satisfaction. SAF helps you:
Operate your business more efficiently
Save time and money, and
Get connected with potential customers and suppliers.
What do I get with my SAF membership?
INDUSTRY-ACCLAIMED PUBLICATIONS to Keep You Up-to-Date
SAF's Washington Week in Review -- a legislative newsletter that keeps you informed about legislative and regulatory issues that affect your business.
Floral Trend Tracker -- quarterly industry research and information.
SAF Wednesday E-Brief -- our weekly email newsletter, called the "USA Today" of the floral industry!
Floral Management -- monthly magazine.
POWERFUL TOOLS AND SERVICES to Build Your Business
Legal advice -- phone consultation with an experienced small-business attorney.
Access to SAF's network of collegues across the industry and across the country including potential customers.
Savings on a variety of valuable business services including: FedEX Ground and Express shipping, payroll management, vehicle leashing and fleet management services, last minuite car rentals, etc.
Complete series of OSHA manuals to help you avoid inspection voilations and costly fines.
Personnel Tools tailored to the industry including an employee handbook and floral job descriptions that you can download and customize to fit your needs.
Exclusive access to SAF's InfoXchange library of discusions, which focuses on topics of interest to you.
SAF Membership Pays for Itself
ESTIMATED IMPACT OF BUSINESS SERVICES
Service Used
Cost
Result
Value
15 Minute Legal Consultation
FREE
Avoided Penalty/Recovered Loss
$50
Signed up for FedEx shipping discount program
FREE
Saved 21% on Express and 15% on Ground shipping
$848*
Leased Vehicle Through SAF/Enterprise Partnership
FREE
Lower Monthly Payments/Tax Savings
$300
OSHA Handbook
FREE
Avoided Fines from Inspection
$800
Customizable Employee Handbook
TOTAL
FREE
Avoided Lawsuit
$5,000
$6,998
*Average annual savings for members participating in the FedEX Discount Program
Need more reasons to join? It's all about who you know.
SAF is your connection to the Capitol! We work very hard to protect your interests before Congress and many federal regulatory agencies. Your dues help to support those efforts and things could be a lot tougher on the floral industry if we were not there working for you.
Do you sometimes feel like you’re going at it alone? SAF links you to thousands of other wholesalers/importers who deal with the same situations and problems you do, and many of them can offer you solutions through the stories covered in SAF publications. Our online discussion boards and connectons you make by becoming involved and attending SAF events, SAF links you to the rest of the industry and to help you understand what’s going on with growers, suppliers, and issues in other segments of the supply chain that can directly affect you. And, if you’re connected and informed, you’re better prepared to handle problems when they arise, which gives you piece of mind about your business and your livelihood.
SAF membership is a great investment in yourself and your businesses.
Operate your business more efficiently
