Helping Small Business Create BIG Business
The future of small business in America depends on the commitment of independent business owners to join together and fight back against the "big-box" stores and mega-corporations.
We at America's Best Companies believe small businesses helped create the foundation of America and are the key to economic success in the future.
With businesses failing and closing their doors at record highs, we have created a program that can help turn that around and be part of the solution of helping your small business succeed.
Our goals are simple: Create the system and network required to band together small business owners across the country. This will provide us the leverage needed to fight back against the "Corporate Giants" and give small business the same advantages these corporate chains have.
We invite you to explore our benefits and services packages. Learn how you can start taking advantage of this exciting opportunity to help create BIG business with your small business.
What Do You Get When You Join Americas Best Companies?
The benefits of upgrading your America's Best Companies membership are constantly growing. We are always looking for the best tools and resources to add to our benefits package. We designed our program for three things:
- Bring You More Customers
- Reduce Operation Costs
- Keep You Informed
With these three simple goals in mind, we have developed a variety of ways to make this happen. Each business will use the program differently but the result is always the same: More customers walk through your doors, and the expenses you incur are reduced and information we provide will keep you up to date on the latest trends and business news that might affect your small business.
Here are the five benefits you gain immediate access to with your ABC membership:
Exclusive Discounts
Start Putting Money BACK Into Your Business!
With our existing base of over 15,000 small business members, we are able to negotiate EXCLUSIVE discounts from the countries top suppliers, manufactuers, distributors and business service providers.
Your business, like every other business in America incur expenses. By cutting back the prices you pay for the services you are paying for already can give you a huge reduction in overhead costs. ABC members already using these discounts are saving hundreds and in some cases THOUSANDS of dollars in their monthly business expenses.
These savings can be used to give employees raises, lower pricing to meet competitions pricing or simply take the profit from the savings!
We are constantly negotiating and fighting for our members to get the best possible pricing so that every type of business is represented.
Right now you have over 100 companies offering special pricing to you as an ABC member. ABC members already using these discounts are saving hundreds and in some cases THOUSANDS of dollars in their monthly business expenses.
Some of the BIGGEST names can be found in the list of discount providers including:
- Staples
- Liberty Mutual
- UPS
- DentalPlans.com
- H&R Block
- Pitney Bowes
By utilizing just ONE of the ABC discounts offered to you in your membership, the savings will pay for the membership over and over again! Saving money can ensure that your business can stay competitive while giving your business extra room to profit.
Online Advertising
Get Listed, Optimized & Start Getting FOUND Online!
Connect with customers in your area who are searching online for your products and services.
Few can disagree that the most important part of Web advertising is being found. We will create your online business profile and submit your information to over 40 of the top Internet search engines, including Yahoo, Google, MSN Local, Yellowbook, YellowPages and ezlocal.com.
Your profile includes details such as business description, keywords, tags, categories, logo, payment methods accepted, contact information, hours of operation and any other details you request.
This will be linked to your existing website or to the website we will create for you in order to maximize your exposure. We continually look for new directories to submit your information. The more places you can be found online increases the chance of being found by potential customers.
Our SEO managers will ensure that you are being found by the right keywords, by the right people in the right places.
We will update your profile as needed, as often as you need. If you change your phone number or move locations you do not want bad information floating all over the internet. Simply call us with any changes, and we will immediatly update our system which in turn updates all 40 of the major sites we work with immediatly.
Customized Website
Give Customers 24-hour Access to Your Business!
A Jupiter Consumer Survey concluded that 45% of consumers have used a retailer's website to research a product or service before purchasing it in the same company's store.
Even if you do not directly sell your product online, by having an online presence it will allow you to gain customers that you might be losing now simply because they are unable to find you!
Our team of web developers will customize your web page exactly the way you want it. It will also be optimized for search engine placement to help you get found above your competition in the search engine rankings.
We offer unlimited updates so your website will change along with your business seamlessly.
Our custom web editor also gives you the ability to create and edit the website yourself if you choose. Choose from almost 100,000 possible design combination's.
Either way, our team is prepared to make sure you get the website you deserve.
Information Resources
Stay Ahead of the Competition With the Latest Information in Business, Marketing, Advertising and Other Articles and Tools!
As a member of ABC, you'll receive access to critical information resources on small business issues, trends and other information that you can use right away to start, grow, and manage your business more successfully.
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America's Best Magazine (6 print issues mailed per year)
- Advice on the best practices for running your business
- Simple ways to shop and save
- Success stories, product reviews, marketing advice and more
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ABC eWeekly Newsletter
- What's new for small businesses: The latest tips and trends
- See what your competition is doing successfully
- Spot industry trends and act on them quickly
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Small Business Q&A Forum
- Access to ask questions to our small business experts
- Browse previous answers to questions from business owners in your industry
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America's Best Companies Blog
- Daily articles with the latest in business news and other informative and educational articles.
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Customer Feedback
- Gain valuable insight with our online feedback tool at ezlocal.com where you will receive immediate comments and suggestions from your customers!
Marketing Materials
Declare To Everyone Your Business is One of America's Best Companies!
Show your support for small business and add some prestige by placing the America's Best Companies decal in your window. You receive a new decal each year to place in your storefront, window or office door.
We provide you with electronic versions of our logo to showcase your membership on your website, yellow page ads, business cards and other marketing materials.
You also receive pre-made business card templates that allow you to customize and print your own company business cards.
How Do I Get Started With My ABC Membership?
Registering with America's Best Companies is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Start By Filling Out Your Basic Online Profile.
After registration is complete, you will recieve a call from our Member Center. The Member Center represenative will verify shipping information, and we will send our the membership package in the mail immediately.
We will also begin the process of compiling keywords, tags and categories for your business profile as soon as your registration has been complete.
You will recieve an email with information on how to start building your website and one of our helpful website designers will setup a consultation time to find out what you want colors, style and pictures you would like on your website.
You will recieve a username and password which will give you access to our Small Business Member Center online, which you can begin to use the discount programs right away.
What do members think of ABC?
"I want to say that my web site with America's Best Companies was the best thing I did. I had one customer from Louisiana find me on the web and many locals also. The price is very reasonable compared to what’s out there and the staff at America's Best is very helpful. I recommend this to everyone and they will be pleased as I am. Thank you."
Glass Tinting U.S.A. - Dean Shin - Atlanta, GA
"We appreciate the fact that we could easily create and maintain a website through America's Best Companies. The price is right and the web presence is the BEST! Our membership in ABC has been a real blessing."
Corky’s Transmission & Auto Repair - Corky, Tim, Bob & Nancy - Ocala, FL
Discount Partners
H&R Block (Financial)
Receive a 25% discount on your TaxCut Online federal return prepared by the tax professionals of H&R Block.
Pitney Bowes (Shipping)
Pitney Bowes is the leader in digital mailing systems. Free 60-day trial from Pitney Bowes Plus, $100 in Free Postage Coupons, redeemable if you stay on after trial.
ADT Security Services (Security)
ADT Security Services is America's leading security provider, offering the latest technology to help protect and grow your business. Save over 25% on these special packages for ABC members!
Assurant (Insurance)
Savings on average of 42%. Plans include Group HSAs, PPO plans, Short Term, and Student Medical Plans.
"ABC makes all the services necessary for running a successful small business more affordable. I like the fact that it embodies businesses helping other businesses, and it provides these services through an energetic staff. The membership value is superb."
World of Miniature Bears - Chris Nimeth - Miami, FL
Website Included!
More From Our Members
"I am completely satisfied with the excellent services of America's Best Companies. They have been prompt and courteous in every way. I highly recommend their advertising services."
Thomas Canny Studios - Thomas Canny - Burbank, CA
"So far, that membership offer the Paperback Exchange Plus has taken advantage of is making a webpage. Jordan Strauch worked with me and continues to help me in building my webpage. He treats me with great patience and professionalism, and I need someone like that because I am not very proficient with the computer. I have received new orders as a result of my new webpage and even one from Indonesia asking for college textbooks. I am excited to see what else my membership with America's Best Companies can do for the Paperback Exchange Plus to expand my customer reach."
Paperback Exchange Plus - Tracey Burchell - Virginia, MN
"I had received information regarding America’s Best Companies and called to see what they offered. I was greeted with an enthusiastic voice that explained what ABC services are in regards to web design and support. In a few minutes Jordan Strauch, was working on building me a web site from my draft documents. Within the hour we had made considerable progress."
Action Specialty Carts - Lynn Knight - Cumming, GA
"America’s Best Companies really surprised us with their outstanding customer service, it is one of the best that we have experienced in a very long time. Their marketing tools that they put forth to help your business grow are remarkable, such as putting you on Google.com and Yahoo.com. We are very proud to be part of America’s Best Companies. When you have the logo from America’s Best Companies on your stationary, other companies and customers are very impressed."
Bestway Mortgage - Jeffery E. Toney - Malden, MA