You run a small, nonprofit or membership-based organization and you’re looking for inexpensive ways to gain new members. Have you thought of advertising on Facebook? Facebook measure ads MORE
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The post After Costly Apple Ruling, Groups Criticize EU’s Tax Strategy appeared first on Associations Now After the iPhone maker received a large retroactive tax bill from the European Union because an agreement with Ireland was invalidated, two major trade groups joined the U.S. MORE
Each of those apps cost quite a bit of money, although how much money ranges from several thousand dollars to several million. If you’re considering creating a mobile app for your members, you’re not alone. There are roughly 2.2 MORE
At its most basic level: Revenue per member – Expenses per member = Cost to serve a member Simple, right? "If If membership is $100 a year, and it costs us $60 a year to mail each member our journal, that's our cost to serve, and we bring in $40 a year in revenue per member. What does it cost to recruit and retain each member? What do all services actually cost to provide, in both direct and indirect costs? (Oh Staff costs!) And why does it matter? MORE
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The campaign was costing them roughly $17 to acquire a new lead – which in this space was considered fairly good. Here’s how it looked: At a cost per lead of $19.07…that The end result was that we reduced their cost per lead from $17.62 Cost per lead. MORE
The post Bar Association Urges Members to Avoid Costly File-Sharing Lawsuits appeared first on Associations Now In Other ABA News. MORE
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The simple fact is, credit card fees are a cost of doing business. So either you can raise your prices by 3% to 5% to cover the costs, or you can just “eat” the expense as one more bit of overhead. Over the years, and even recently, I’ve had clients tell me they want to discourage their members and customers from paying with a credit card, because of the transaction fees (typically between 3% and 5%). MORE
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It’s the latest in a string of reports detailing what investigators say is a failure to rein in costs. But the findings from this latest investigation could draw additional attention to conference costs associated with entertainment and lodging. MORE
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The post Delivering Super Low-Cost Exceptional Member Experiences appeared first on Smooth The Path. In many situations, customers have very low expectations. It is amazing how many businesses don’t think about customer service. MORE
If you're not growing your membership or generating the kind of revenue you want, your website could be a major culprit. In fact, most membership organizations suffer from at least one major website problem. The good news is, fixing these website issues is probably a lot easier than you might think. design website builder Abourahma Lamees MORE
Can you manage meeting costs and deliver big on a small budget? Often, your venue contacts will have budget-friendly ideas, having worked with countless other groups also trying to cut costs. Also, determine which cost-saving measures will be felt by the attendee (e.g., MORE
” At this point, you already know the cost-cutting basics : Plan the menu well in advance, control portion sizes (e.g., So if you are looking to further pare food and beverage costs, it might be time to get creative—and flexible. This will be lowest-cost lunch option. MORE
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Sunk Costs, Marginal Costs and Economics. Two of these are cost related. Here are some basic definitions from The Economist website : Sunk Costs - When what is done cannot be undone. Sunk costs are costs that have been incurred and cannot be reversed, for example, spending on ADVERTISING or researching a product idea. If potential entrants would have to incur similar costs, which would not be recoverable if the entry failed, they may be scared off. MORE
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. If you spend $20 on a new card, for example, the cost breaks down like so: $19 goes on your card. At a cost of $2.50 MORE
Will higher costs slow down business travelers? The post Study: Business Travel and Its Costs Are on the Rise appeared first on Associations Now Forecasts from a New York University professor predict record increases in both room rates and hotel real estate. MORE
At first glance, open source LMS may seem to have certain advantages over a commercial, purpose-built association LMS – no upfront licensing costs, full control over how the system can be customized, etc. Hidden Costs of an Open Source LMS. MORE
The ANA/White Ops report found that advertising with a cost per mille (CPM) rate above $10 was far more likely to be targeted by automated traffic than those with a CPM rate below $10. The post Report: The Costs of Click Fraud Are Rising appeared first on Associations Now MORE
The Associated Press this week reported that the controversial law, which prevents local governments from passing LGBT protections, will cost North Carolina at least $3.76 Now, a new report from the Associated Press estimates that HB2 will cost North Carolina more than $3.76 MORE
The decision by the group to move its meeting to Baltimore costs North Carolina an event that was anticipated to bring 1,000 people to the state and more than $1.7 Combined, says the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau, the passage of HB2 has cost the area $3.1 MORE
Centered on the topic “ Understanding Meetings Cost in the New Reality ,” we’re combining thought-provoking industry experts and compelling subject matter with our progressive hybrid event model. 3:00pm ET – Understanding Meetings Cost in the New Reality. MORE
The added bonus of this feature was that we were using regular tap water and not bottled water, therefore saving cost (and the environment!). Let's remove barriers to maximize engagement. There has been a rise in popularity of “ unconferences ” at meetings of late, in response to meeting delegates increasingly shunning lecture-style, didactic conferences. MORE
CWT expects meeting suppliers to raise prices worldwide, resulting in increases in daily attendee costs and overall meeting costs. percent), while daily attendee meeting costs may increase up to 5.5 MORE
But there can be substantial upfront costs when your reputation is being attacked. Penn State has disclosed scandal offers insight into the initial costs of managing its reputation. The site details the costs associated with the scandal. Costs to Penn State. MORE
I put together list of many resources for low cost or free stock images based on the recommendations from fans on Facebook, but here is a short list of the services more frequently mentioned as favorites from nonprofit folks. Flickr Image by Sam Howzit. MORE
There is an opportunity cost associated with everything. In our associations, we are always living with the consequences of opportunity cost. Some times we are very aware of the opportunity costs. When I am here, I cannot be there. MORE
You know exactly why we care about this topic, right? See this infographic from our friends at Good.Co. Figure out how to engage your employees. Buy our book. Or better yet, hire us. ———— ( photo credit ). Cool Infographic Friday Culture That Works MORE
For those who are eager for more! In our last instalment we talked about ways that association meeting planners can plan events that create more and better conversations amongst participants, making for a more engaging experience. Tactics 1 to 5 can be found here , while below you’ll find a further seven ideas for creating engaging events! Ask people to share - and reward sharing. MORE
USA Today reported that the shutdown cost the U.S. Travel Association estimates that the 16-day impasse on Capitol Hill cost up to $152 million a day, or more than $2.4 The post Deep Impact: Trade Groups Tally Cost of Government Shutdown appeared first on Associations Now Calculating the economic damage caused by 16 days of federal gridlock has begun, and the numbers aren’t pretty—especially for the travel and hospitality sectors, say industry associations. MORE
As a result of rising costs, groups have been sending employees to more limited-service hotels rather than luxury properties, Hanson said. The post Study: Hotel Costs to Rise for Business Travelers in 2014 appeared first on Associations Now MORE
After “ how long will it take ” the other question we most often hear is “how much does a website design project cost?” Well, the short answer is. it depends. Just like building a new house, you can design and build a townhouse, a ranch-style rambler… or a McMansion. MORE
It may be that the nonprofit world obsesses too much about overhead costs as a measure of success, but DVNF was disastrously mismanaged no matter how you look at it. The post The Cost of a Neglectful Board appeared first on Associations Now MORE
Here are some ideas for low-cost event publicity - as requested in our blog reader survey. By focusing on media relations, event calendars, your website, email and social media, even organizations with limited resources can promote events with little or no cost.( read more ). Associations event management event registration events membership nonprofit non-profit nptech public relations publicity MORE
The recently published report from the National Governors Association reaffirms what has been shown [in] research and in practice: When pharmacists are included on the healthcare team, outcomes improve and costs go down,” said NASPA Director of Policy and State Relations Krystalyn K. MORE
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. Do you want to make customer support fun for your customers? And save money for your company? MORE
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After “ how long will it take ” the other question we most often hear is “how much does a website design project cost?” Well, the short answer is. it depends. Just like building a new house, you can design and build a townhouse, a ranch-style rambler… or a McMansion.
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Each of those apps cost quite a bit of money, although how much money ranges from several thousand dollars to several million. If you’re considering creating a mobile app for your members, you’re not alone. There are roughly 2.2
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The added bonus of this feature was that we were using regular tap water and not bottled water, therefore saving cost (and the environment!). Let's remove barriers to maximize engagement. There has been a rise in popularity of “ unconferences ” at meetings of late, in response to meeting delegates increasingly shunning lecture-style, didactic conferences.
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If you're not growing your membership or generating the kind of revenue you want, your website could be a major culprit. In fact, most membership organizations suffer from at least one major website problem. The good news is, fixing these website issues is probably a lot easier than you might think. design website builder Abourahma Lamees
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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. If you spend $20 on a new card, for example, the cost breaks down like so: $19 goes on your card. At a cost of $2.50
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The recently published report from the National Governors Association reaffirms what has been shown [in] research and in practice: When pharmacists are included on the healthcare team, outcomes improve and costs go down,” said NASPA Director of Policy and State Relations Krystalyn K.
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The Associated Press this week reported that the controversial law, which prevents local governments from passing LGBT protections, will cost North Carolina at least $3.76 Now, a new report from the Associated Press estimates that HB2 will cost North Carolina more than $3.76
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But there can be substantial upfront costs when your reputation is being attacked. Penn State has disclosed scandal offers insight into the initial costs of managing its reputation. The site details the costs associated with the scandal. Costs to Penn State.
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For those who are eager for more! In our last instalment we talked about ways that association meeting planners can plan events that create more and better conversations amongst participants, making for a more engaging experience. Tactics 1 to 5 can be found here , while below you’ll find a further seven ideas for creating engaging events! Ask people to share - and reward sharing.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2012
At its most basic level: Revenue per member – Expenses per member = Cost to serve a member Simple, right? "If If membership is $100 a year, and it costs us $60 a year to mail each member our journal, that's our cost to serve, and we bring in $40 a year in revenue per member. What does it cost to recruit and retain each member? What do all services actually cost to provide, in both direct and indirect costs? (Oh Staff costs!) And why does it matter?
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MARCH 19, 2015
The campaign was costing them roughly $17 to acquire a new lead – which in this space was considered fairly good. Here’s how it looked: At a cost per lead of $19.07…that The end result was that we reduced their cost per lead from $17.62 Cost per lead.
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The simple fact is, credit card fees are a cost of doing business. So either you can raise your prices by 3% to 5% to cover the costs, or you can just “eat” the expense as one more bit of overhead. Over the years, and even recently, I’ve had clients tell me they want to discourage their members and customers from paying with a credit card, because of the transaction fees (typically between 3% and 5%).
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USA Today reported that the shutdown cost the U.S. Travel Association estimates that the 16-day impasse on Capitol Hill cost up to $152 million a day, or more than $2.4 The post Deep Impact: Trade Groups Tally Cost of Government Shutdown appeared first on Associations Now Calculating the economic damage caused by 16 days of federal gridlock has begun, and the numbers aren’t pretty—especially for the travel and hospitality sectors, say industry associations.
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The decision by the group to move its meeting to Baltimore costs North Carolina an event that was anticipated to bring 1,000 people to the state and more than $1.7 Combined, says the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau, the passage of HB2 has cost the area $3.1
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