Ungrated

OCTOBER 28, 2021

economy as labor shortages and supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic slow the recovery of several industries that community associations depend on for services. million job openings in August, mainly in the trade, transportation, and warehousing sectors (close to 2 million) and professional and business services (1.8

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AvidXchange: Association Management

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Jarrett Tran, PCAM, Senior Account Executive, Community Association Management, AvidXchange Increased Cost of Doing Business In our survey with CAI, we found that keeping homeowners’ association fees flat was a major concern for community management associations in 2023.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 17, 2017

In 2016, businesses lost $63 billion dollars due to bad customer service. To make matters worse, almost half of customers will stop doing business with a company because of bad service – a percentage that will likely increase as younger generations (who are more likely to switch companies) become more prominent and influential.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2020

Determining how much your next association management software (AMS) system will cost you can be a tricky thing. Many of the costs are predictable if you know what to look for. It’s not uncommon these days for associations to invest in a new AMS system only to be hit with additional, unexpected costs during implementation.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 22, 2017

According to a study done by Forrester Research , 80 percent of businesses think they deliver ‘superior customer service.’ In a world where mistakes and missteps can go viral instantly, no one wants to be caught in the social media crosshairs for bad customer service. And that’s what traditional customer service is all about.

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Delcor

MARCH 12, 2021

Many associations and nonprofits can only manage to keep up by working with a Managed Services Provider (MSP). MSPs— like DelCor —help associations and nonprofits prevent IT crises, reduce costs, and improve operational and technological performance. Selecting a Managed Service Provider. It’s not easy. Association experience.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 22, 2016

But one area communities are particularly effective in is reducing customer support costs -- Gartner found that communities reduce support costs for companies by 50 percent. Communities purpose varies, from growing brand awareness and loyalty to gaining valuable insight into your product.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2020

While several factors — from the number of licenses to implementation to staff training — determine the price of the system’s cost, there are strategies to keep your AMS price from escalating beyond the budget. Should you select a software as a service (SaaS) solution, consider opting for a multi-year contract. Prepare for change.

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GrowthZone

MARCH 29, 2018

She knew that a dues-based organization had to have cost-efficient systems in place in order to provide members with valuable programs and services. We appreciate the ability to make updates to our website via the GrowthZone system as well as having access to their knowledgeable customer service representatives,” Laurie added.

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Ungrated

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Business partners are professionals who offer services to associations and provide expertise to help boards meet their responsibilities to homeowners. For business partners who had to decrease spending, they chose to cut costs related to marketing (69%), personnel (48%), or administration (33%). Had increased sanitization costs. .

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Associations Now

MARCH 26, 2019

Social media is becoming increasingly important for member service, but it highlights the many channels customers use for help. If your organization is attuned to a more hands-on customer service strategy, it can be a weird feeling to have to field a response in a Twitter comment or a comment thread on a blog post.

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NXUnite

MARCH 19, 2024

The three types of functional expenses are: Program costs, which are directly related to furthering your mission, meaning they’re different for every organization. For example, an animal shelter would include spending on pet food, toys, and medical supplies under their program costs.

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Associations Now

MAY 29, 2019

Now, advances in artificial intelligence and virtual reality are making translation services easier. For example, an AI tool from Google, nicknamed Translatotron, stands to break down barriers between attendees who speak different languages, while also providing planners with less costly translation services.

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Associations Now

JULY 1, 2019

Whether you’re using your own tools or someone else’s, cloud service downtime can be nerve-wracking, especially if the software is mission-critical. We’re using more cloud services than ever, and that means, when they go out, it can have widespread effects. Here are some things to keep in mind ahead of time.

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The Association 100

MARCH 10, 2024

Dive deep into the often-mystifying world of PR services with myself and Meghan Henning. This episode demystifies the cost, effort and significant benefits of PR for associations: “We tell everyone you don’t communicate just for the sake of communicating. It has to come back to your business goals.”

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Membership Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

One of the questions that I am frequently asked is how to calculate membership servicing costs. Here is a real life story on how NOT to calculate the cost to serve a member. But in all seriousness, when an organization assigns too much cost to serving a member, the calculation can kill a membership program.

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Smooth The Path

MARCH 19, 2017

It is amazing how many businesses don’t think about customer service. The post Delivering Super Low-Cost Exceptional Member Experiences appeared first on Smooth The Path. In many situations, customers have very low expectations. Related posts: The problems attendees experience at conferences.

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Higher Logic

JULY 20, 2017

Community is often looked at as a standalone application or service that’s tacked onto a company’s overall suite of platforms, such as their corporate website, their marketing automation platform, their email engine, and their CRM. 7 Challenges to Implementing Community as an Integrated Service. ROI Is Not Straightforward.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

New research finds that many people drop streaming services because they aren’t using them enough to make it worthwhile. Sometimes, for-profit streaming services have a tendency of highlighting emerging consumer behaviors about subscription services—behaviors that membership pros might want to keep a pulse on.

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AvidXchange: Association Management

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore the ways professionals are using AI for community association management, lessening administrative burdens and delivering enhanced services to homeowners. Plus, they help community association management businesses save money by reducing the need for human customer service representatives. 3.

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InternetAssociation

MAY 7, 2020

732, a bill that would impose a discriminatory sales tax on digital services: “The internet industry commends Governor Hogan for vetoing this flawed tax proposal. Hogan’s Veto Of The Digital Services Tax Bill appeared first on Internet Association. The post Statement On Gov.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 4, 2022

But don’t forget there could be value in creating goodwill and thought leadership with free services that you can’t always measure. Don’t forget to look at costs. In addition to analyzing your virtual event data, you’ll also want to compare the costs for your events before deciding if it was worth it or not.

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Associations Now

APRIL 16, 2024

Meeting planners are troubled by escalating costs but remain optimistic about growing attendance in the coming years, according to a new survey. Planners are also pessimistic about venues’ capacity to improve service: 17 percent of planners said they expect it to decrease in the next three years.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

When you combine that with soaring cost increases — around 20 percent higher than 2019 levels — the bottom-line result is a significant reduction in net income. That net income is often what funds an association’s year-round member programs and services. How have you managed expectations of increased costs with your senior leadership?

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Can you manage meeting costs and deliver big on a small budget? Martie Sparks, vice president of catering and convention services at Mandalay Bay, says it’s most important to know your attendees and what’s important to them. Chuck Carr, vice president of member services for the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc.,

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Associations Now

AUGUST 22, 2018

Here’s what you should do and shouldn’t do when pricing your association’s products, services, and events. It’s also something associations should aim for when they establish fees for their products, services, and events. The post Ensure Your Price Is Right on Products and Services appeared first on Associations Now.

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AMR Management Services

AUGUST 28, 2023

The headline of the most recent Meeting Professionals International Meetings Outlook articulates what most in the industry have been feeling: Cost Increases Continue to Outpace Budgets, Present Challenges. … The post Meetings Industry Insights – August 2023 first appeared on AMR Management Services. But it’s not all bad news!

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Association Success

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Once you have put a dollar amount on the monetary value of your members, you will be set to give them better discounts, customized service, and valuable offers to keep them engaged. Total cost to service a member over historical data period. Step 2: Find the Average Cost Per Member.

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Ngage Management

MARCH 15, 2024

An AMC specializes in providing comprehensive management services tailored to meet the unique needs of associations, allowing them to thrive and grow without the hassle of day-to-day administrative tasks. Cost-Effectiveness : Hiring and retaining skilled staff can be costly for associations, especially smaller ones with limited resources.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

Building Brand Loyalty: Transforming Social Customer Service with AI (Social Media & AI Bootcamp Series 2024) Learn how social media is transforming customer service. Find out how to drive synergies at scale between social media and social customer service teams, and efficiencies with purpose-built AI. More info/register.

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Achurch

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

There are plenty of checklists online and RFP guides that will help you keep track of the most obvious, tangible concerns including cost, functionality, system requirements, and security needs. Ticking those checkboxes may help you choose a technology or service that will work for the short-term, and maybe even get you through the year.

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.orgSource

MARCH 4, 2024

If your members are— Tired of the “same old, same old” product portfolio Turning to for-profit companies for professional development Looking for greater value and diversity in your services Losing interest in networking and in-person meetings —Now might be a good time to reimagine products, services, and pricing.

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Aptify

AUGUST 17, 2023

If the AMS system is rigid, lacks configuration options, or requires significant workarounds, it may end up costing too much to modify and becoming more of a headache than it’s worth. Hidden costs – Unexpected fees can strain (or even blow) your budget. Make sure the AMS vendor you’re considering offers a clear pricing structure.

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Mariner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The question was posted on the ASAE Component Relations discussion group by an association exec looking to bolster a case to her board to charge components for the cost of collecting their dues because it utilizes resources without reimbursement and incurs – again without reimbursement – credit card charges. read more.

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Associations Now

MARCH 31, 2015

When you’re losing a nickel here or a dime there, it doesn’t seem like a lot … until you do the math and realize it’s costing you a pretty penny. This may sound counterintuitive, but inefficiency can be a pretty big moneymaker—well, it is if you’re the one offering the inefficient service. At a cost of $2.50

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Aptify

AUGUST 11, 2023

TIP: Your IT team will love Aptify’s developer-friendly platform, integration-friendly APIs, and optional professional services for adapting the solution to your organization’s needs. 5. Cost If you consider all costs of building your own software, it really starts to add up.

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MatrixG

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

The Big Question I am seeing a battle brewing in the association market regarding the need for users to log in to a site or service. The big question: If there is a member login, does it cost the organization sales – if the member is presented with a login, will they go away, never to return?

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