Ten Reasons To Belong to WF&FSA

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   Valuable networking opportunities throughout the year bring together the best and brightest in the industry.
   • Floral Distribution Conference
   • Management Institute
   • University of Industrial Distribution
2. You will be helping support the retail florists as the wholesalers' most important customer with Direct2florist.com.
   • Internet Order Generator – consumers worldwide can place orders directly with traditional local florists.
   • Instant E-Commerce – Florists can be up and running in minutes
   • 100% value on Every Order – Orders are not discounted. No relay fees.
   • 100% Control – Florist upload their own products, set their own prices and select their own delivery areas.
3. Financial toolkit provides expert advice for bigger profits.
   • Operating Ratio Report - free!
   • Quarterly profit improvement reports – free!
   • Benchmark survey results – participation is free!
   • Credit and Collection programs – discounts available!
   • Employee compensation study (every other year) 
   • Business valuation template – free!
4. The Wholesale Marketing Campaign continues to communicate the value off floral wholesalers and offers marketing guidance to wholesalers.
   • Trade advertising campaign reaches floral retailers across the nation.
   • Industry relations program garners positive publicity
   • Marketing Essentials – comprehensive research findings, best practices, market-plan designs
   • Retail Florist of the Year Award – Annual contest sponsored by WF&FSA and Florists' Review.
5. Industry-wide and market-rich information is available 24/7 – for free!
   • E-newsletter, netWORK
   • Quarterly Profit Improvement Reports – free!
6. Electronic Membership directory gives instant access to key decision-makers.
7. Easy-to-use online search helps floral retailers to find wholesale members.
   • "Find A Wholesaler" function
8. Professional development programs keep your employees on the cutting edge.
   • Management Institute to develop and hone leadership skills
   • Open Talks
   • Seminars
   • Webinars
   • University of Industrial Distribution
9. Valuable discount programs save you time and money.
   • FedEx savings program offers savings as high as 53% and 45%.
   • FUELMAN fleet purchasing card offers discount on all fuel purchases and average annual savings of 10%./li>
   • Electric Checks - Free service for bounced checks
   • Credit & Collections with ABC Amega – new rates, free newsletter!
   • Merchant Bankcard Program with US Bank – low rates, easy to use
   • LTL and regional freight discounts up to 65%
10. The Emerging Leaders' Network offers people who are new to the industry, new to your company or new to WF&FSA an immediate opportunity to network with peers.
    • Emerging Leaders' online directory
    • Monthly Emerging Leaders' e-newsletter
    • Opportunities to get involved at every WF&FSA event

Let WF&FSA become a valuable resource for you and your company.

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