Membership
As a micro or small business owner, wouldn’t you like to network with other people that share your entrepreneurial spirit? Then consider the services and networking opportunities the Small Business Association of the Midlands (SBAM) could provide you.
The mission of the Small Business Association of the Midlands is to assist micro & small businesses to develop, grow and operate more efficiently. Our vision is to become the premier provider of education, coaching and networking for micro and small businesses.
Investment (click here to become a member)
Businesses FTE (Full Time Employees) Membership Cost
1 – 99 FTE/Nonprofit $ 99
100 + FTE $500
Member Benefits
Virtual Marketing Tools
Members are able to market their services through our website and e-Newsletter. Member’s website profile includes company information, logo and a description. Members can promote news and events on our website for free. We make sure that member’s get noticed by using 5% of membership dues to drive traffic to SBAM’s website
Networking Opportunities
We offer monthly, quarterly, and annual opportunities to network with other small businesses. These events include Biz Fair, Member Meetings, Networking and Annual Conference. Check out our event calendar. Members receive a 50% discount on events and exhibitor booths,
Seminars and Training
Offer online professional development and technology classes to member organizations' employees, at reduced prices and SBAM has at least five free member only seminars annually. For online self paced courses member receive a 10% discount.
Biz Buzz E-News
A bi monthly electronic newsletter that keeps members informed on topics relevant to small businesses, new courses being offered, and special events sponsored by SBAM and member organizations, along with advertising opportunities.
Member Discounts
Member organizations will have the opportunity to take advantage of special discounts, and to offer other SBAM members discounts. Here is a list of the current discounts available, from other member organization
Business In a Box
Download Business-in-a-Box and get 1,500+ document templates to help you start, run & grow your business like a pro! We recommend it because we use it.
15% Off FolderFish (use code 1015)
Your files are your business. Private Online Storage and Document Management should be just that - Private. Safely share, organize and store all of your documents, photos and files in a secure cloud environment.
Discount on Online Training Courses
10% off Online Classes (use code sba10)
30% off Entire Suite (use code sba30)
From marketing to management we have over 25 courses to assist micro & small businesses to develop, grow and operate more efficiently. Learn on your time and with your budget, courses start at $59.
Free set up of Social Media
SBAM will help you set up social media marketing tools; Facebook pages, Twitter, LinkedIn Groups, and Constant Contacts email marketing for FREE (note there may be other cost associated with particular social media tools) contact info@sbamidlands.org
Career Board
Member can find quality employees by using SBAM’s career board and for low annual price of $99 for unlimited postings. Have only one job opening? Post one job opening for $19 and if look at resumes for as little as $10 per resume
ReadyTalk
Discounted rates on web and audio conferencing - .05 audio, .10 web, or web subscriptions for $39 up to 25 participants and $89 for unlimited participants. Contact Betsey Wells for more information at betsy.wells@readytalk.com