Member Benefits
Customer satisfaction survey helps you serve attendees better
Knowing your customers' preferences and characteristics allows you to effectively focus your marketing efforts and grow your business. That's why NAA recently announced a new member benefit on this topic, and is now releasing the details for you to use.
NAA developed the Business Intelligence Data (BID) survey to help Auctioneers develop a growth blueprint by gathering and analyzing attendee profiles and customer satisfaction data. The survey consists of an easy-to-use card with your company information on the front and a list of questions on the back for your attendees to fill out. You can hand out the card at your auctions, collect them back at your auctions, and send them to NAA for analysis and a report on the results. For more information, please refer to the sign-up form or call 888-541-8084 ext 15.
Cashless Commerce
A service that provides credit card proccessing equipment and transaction fees at special discounted rates for NAA members. Call Cardmaster Solutions at 866-324-2273.
NAALive.com
Broaden your reach by holding opening your on-site sales to online bidding. This program allows you to broadcast your sales "live" over the Internet for a $125 per event fee and a 1.5 percent commission on items sold to online bidders. Contact NAALive at: 877-456-LIVE(5483) or at info@naalive.com Free Web Site Development & Hosting
Members can individualize information about themselves and their company as well as post all of their auctions. This free web site development also includes free web hosting service.
Auction Advantage.....A quarterly newsletter for the Auction Consumer
Auction Advantage is a new quarterly newsletter created by the NAA to help members keep in touch with their customers. It is filled with facts, stories and information focused on the auciton method of marketing. Best of all, it's cost effective at ONLY 45¢ per newsletter!
Government Relations
NAA's new government relations program ensures the auction industry is represented on both the federal and state levels of government. Program benefits include: federal and state bill tracking; tools to look up your Member of Congress, your local media, and election information; and an online Advocacy Toolkit. NAA's new exciting grassroots network, the Auction Action Network, provides an opportunity for you to let your voice be heard on behalf of the auction industry.
Health Insurance
NAA is pleased to offer to its members, the opportunity to apply for health insurance or other healthcare plans that can meet your specific needs. NAA is able to offer solutions that can provide you and your loved ones with the right balance of care and service based on your personal preferences, needs and budget. Please note that many of these programs would not be available to you on your own, so please call for details. Call Benefit Design Group at (800) 292-3797 today!
Office Products and Supplies
Purchase office products and supplies that you use every day in your business with discounts up to 80% off current retail. Corporate Express carries over 40,000 items for your business.Next day shipping of order is free.To take advantage of this service call 1-800-888-8709.
Prescription Drug Program
Program is free to members, families and employees and provides a discount pharmacy card that provides overall savings of more than 20 percent. Call 913-541-8084 or 888-541-8084, ext. 15; fax: 913-894-5281; or e-mail: info@auctioneers.org for your personal pharmacy card today. Help line 888-229-5383.
State License Laws Guide
Guide covering principle requirements in each jurisdiction to assist members with questions on individual state requirements. Log on to NAA web site (www.auctioneers.org) for more information.
Travel Services
NAA Travel provides members the lowest available rates for travel-Guaranteed! NAA Travel handles all of the annual Conference and Show and Winter Seminar arrangements. This service is free and can be used for all your travel needs...business or pleasure.Call NAA Travel at 877-363-9378. Special NAA Member ad rates in Major Publications
Reach the buyers with Important Publications. Use your exclusive auction advertising programs. Your NAA membership entitles you to discounted advertising rates with USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal, Investor's Business Daily, and The Network of City Business Journals. For more information go to www.satelliteprolink.com or call 863-683-3606.
PROGRAMS
Get Sold On St. Jude
NAA members have raised more than $2.4 million to help children since 1999. Opportunities to participate by members vary from donating a percent of auction proceeds to holding a "special" fundraising auction for the St. Jude children. NAA Education
The National Auctioneers Association is dedicated to providing up-to-date learning and professional development opportunities for its members. Seminars are offered through three yearly NAA educational events including the July Conference and Show and the Fall and Winter educational seminars.To learn more, call NAA Education at 888 541-8084, ext. 23.
National Auctioneers Day
The third Saturday in April is recognized as National Auctioneers Day nationwide. This day has been designated to recognize the creative efforts of auctioneers and the benefits of the auction method of marketing. In addition, it's a time to give credit to auction professionals who foster free enterprise and serve the American people. NAA has also designated this time to heighten the awareness of its involvement with St. Jude.
CONTEST/AWARDS
International Auctioneer Championship
NAA hosts the largest bid-calling championship in the world each July during the annual Conference and Show. Participants can register beginning in February through the Conference and Show registration process. This contest has both a men's and women's division and awards a trophy and signature ring.
International Junior Auctioneer Championship
The NAA's youngest Auctioneers compete in a bid calling contest in front of a live audience each July during the annual Conference and Show. Open to youth age 12 to 21, the IJAC Champion will win $1000, a trophy and complimentary registration into the adult division of the International Auctioneer championship (IAC) once the winner meets the minimum age requirement for the IAC.
International Ringman Championship
Professional Ringman to be featured in NAA's International Ringman Competition (IRC). Ringman play a vital role and have significant impact on the success of an auction. NAA is eager to recognize their efforts and reward them for a job well done. A trophy and a championship ring sponsored by the Professional Ringman's Institute.
NAA Marketing Competition
NAA has developed a special awards program to recognize the creative efforts of auctioneers.The award presentations take place during the annual Conference and Show in July. Call for entries along with the rules and regulations are disseminated with the April edition of Auctioneer magazine.
President's Award of Distinction
The President's Award of Distinction is awarded to an auctioneer for his or her contributions to the industry and profession within the past few years.This prestigious award is given out during the annual Conference and Show in July.The NAA President, along with the NAA Board of Directors, make this selection.
SERVICES
Auction Calendar
Members are allowed to post their auctions on the NAA Auction Calendar on its web site-www.auctioneers.org. NAA's site receives almost 1 million hits per month and increases the exposure of member auctions.
Discussion Forum
Allows members to share information online in a quick and easy manner. Call NAA Web Services at 913-541-8084 or 888-541-8084 ext. 22 for more information or to sign up
PRODUCTS
Audiotapes
Audiotapes of the recorded NAA Educational Conference sessions can be purchased by 800-747-8069; fax: 818-957-0876; or e-mail: craigm@cmcgc.com.
BOOKS
A complete guide of auction related legal issues is available to all members.This comprehensive 96-page legal guide provides up-to-date information on issues auctioneers encounter in their course of business. For more information concerning this publication call 913-541-8084 or 888-541-8084, ext. 15; fax: 913-894-5281; or e-mail: info@auctioneers.org.
Media Relations Guidebook
Would you like free publicity for your company in local newspapers, television and radio stations? It's sometimes much easier than you expect to get local media to do feature stories about your upcoming auction or your business in general. The Media Relations Guidebook explains the basics of how to write a news release, how to develop a relationship with your local business reporter and editor, how to conduct yourself in a media interview, and other topics.
Membership Directory
This directory provides an up-to-date listing of all members and their contact information.This is updated annually and is published and sent to all members in April. For up to the minute membership directory, see Find An Auctioneer on the web site.
Sold!Brochure
"Sold on Auctions" A four color brochure to hand out to clients explaining the benefit of selling and buying at auctions.