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Telecom Audit
I have been working with Erny Bonistall and Janis Parkhill at Global Solutions to audit all of our telecommunications expenses to see where we might be able to save our company money. This included evaluating expenses for land lines, domestic and international calling services, cell phones, faxes, data lines (internet, DSL) and web site hosting. In the beginning, I had to do some minimal leg work of gathering up two to three months of bills from the related service providers (something that can easily be delegated) and filled out some paperwork authorizing them to contact these providers regarding our accounts.


They were absolutely super to work with and made everything as easy and clear as possible. They walked a perfect line of following up just enough to get me to send in what I needed to without being demanding or pushy--even though I procrastinated and dropped the ball a couple of times in getting the information to them. Once the ball got rolling and things were in their hands, they stayed very focused, provided me with appropriate information and feedback from our providers, recommended changes where appropriate and let me know if they thought we were getting a good deal where we were. Never did I feel they had an agenda or wanted to push me to do something we weren't inclined to do. They simply provided information and alternatives and provided opinions when asked. They were totally responsive and professional and very easy to work with. And I guess I should mention that they did what we set out to do and were able to make some simple recommendations that will save our company money on an on going basis throughout the year and probably the years to come. Best of all, our costs are contingent on our savings. We had no risk whatsoever. They simply take a percentage of the money they will save us, so we were under no obligation and no risk when we entered our contract with them. For any company worried about money they might be wasting on these types of expenses, I think it's a no brainer.

Dawn Cloyd + Washington
Current News
New Association Partner
January 20, 2012
The Buying Group and the North Carolina Plumbing and Mechanical Association have signed an agreement to have TBG provide it's turnkey association affinity program to the NCPMA and NCPMA members. + read full story

New Savings Programs
October 13, 2011
The Buying Groups' Member Savings Program has added 8 new suppliers to its' ever growing list of member savings opportunities. + read full story

Hearing Health Plan Announced
May 12, 2011
EPIC HEARING HEALTHCARE AND THE BUYING GROUP PARTNER ON MEMBER SAVINGS PROGRAM - Program Helps Members save money on their hearing care + read full story

Grainger Industrial Supplies Launched
January 24, 2011
Members save an average of 28% on Graingers' maintenance, operational and repair products. + read full story

ADP Increasing Discount for members
January 01, 2011
25% off -current and new customers + a credit of up to $400. + read full story

Buying Group of Buying Groups - New Buying Group Alliance Announced
December 22, 2010
New Group Purchasing Organization Alliance means increased savings for members. + read full story

Gasoline Savings Now Available through the Member Savings Program
December 28, 2009
MEMBER SAVINGS PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH MOREGALLONS
TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION TO FIGHT RISING FUEL PRICES
+ read full story

Going Green and Making Money
October 14, 2009
Money for your used Consumer Electronics + read full story

Canadian Credit Card Processor
January 28, 2009
Collective Point Of Sale Solutions added as preferred Canadian Credit Crad Processing Partner. + read full story

AWeber passes 50,000 customers
January 05, 2009
Over 50,000 businesses now use AWeber to communicate with their prospects and customers! + read full story

Health Insurance now Offered by MSP
November 29, 2008
MSP now offers comprehensive Health coverage. + read full story

Canadian Health Plans - Great West Announced
November 27, 2008
Great West & other Health Plan Programs now available through the MEMBER SAVINGS PROGRAM and the IO Group. + read full story

Canadian Benefits Supplier
October 28, 2008
Canadian Health Insurance now available + read full story

New Employee Benefit Announced
September 07, 2008
Comprehensive Wellness Program announced.

+ read full story

SBTV.COM
May 01, 2008
The Buying Group announces newest Partner. + read full story

TBG expands in Canada
January 10, 2008
Payworks announced as first Canadian based supplier. + read full story

WebEx joins the growing list of Savings Suppliers
December 06, 2007
WebEx savings and productivity now available + read full story

NCO added as newest supplier
June 22, 2007
TBG has chosen NCO Financial Systems, Inc. (NCO) as its endorsed collection agency. + read full story

Affinity Solution Announced
June 01, 2007
Outsourced Solution now available + read full story

CEA Newest Association Partner
December 16, 2006
CEA AND THE BUYING GROUP PARTNER ON MEMBER SAVINGS PROGRAM
+ read full story

Gevity added as new supplier
December 10, 2006
Gevity HR Solutions added as newest TBG Supplier + read full story

Webcast Interview
October 28, 2006
Interviewwith the Founder of The Buying Group. + read full story

Lifelock - New TBG Supplier
October 21, 2006
Lifelock, the Identity Protection Services Company, is now being offered to Buying Group Members and Member employees. + read full story

Newspaper Article
October 02, 2006
Buying Group Featured in Sarasota Newspaper
+ read full story

Account Managers Added
September 28, 2006
The Buying Group adds 4 Customer Care Consultants. + read full story

Consumer Site Launch
July 04, 2006
July 4, 2006: TSG Buying Group Inc. has launched the USA Buying Group Consumer site at www.usabuyinggroup.com
+ read full story

NESDA Partners with TBG
April 12, 2005
The National Electonics Service Association has partnered with TBG to provide NESDA Members with the opportunity to save money through TBG's National Supplier Programs.

NESDA's nearly 800 members can now take advantage of the many operational savings offered through The Buying Group.
NESDA Members should contact TBG at 941-330-8050 for more information. + read full story

TESTIMONIALS

Member Bonus - Receive your Free Discount Pharmacy Card


 

Grainger Industrial Supplies
“I have ordered from Grainger on two different occasions since the ERA members were recently signed up by The Buying Group.The first item I ordered was a blower wheel with a catalog price of $49.45, my cost was $36.88. On the second order I ordered a bore gauge, catalog price of $251.50, my cost was $233.90. Both orders were shipped with free freight. One of those was shipped from the manufacturer.

The value of the free shipping was just over $18. If I order from Grainger once every two months at that rate I can easily save the cost of the annual ERA dues with this benefit alone"
Mike Schroeder + New York
Health & Lifestyle Discount Plans
I recently purchased a benefit for myself and my family. Some of the benefits I have already used are Savers Guide, Pet Assure, LifeLock, Consult A Doc, and Aetna Dental. I saved over $200 with Savers Guide in a few months, about $30 with Pet Assure, piece of mind with LifeLock, a $25 copay with Consult A Doc, and will save $140 with Aetna Dental in 2012. I love this program and will continue to purchase every year, since I can see the benefits to my pocket book.
Steve E + Iowa
Tax Credits
With little effort on our part; the tax credit processing program has allowed our company to save thousands of dollars this year with the tax credits we recieve for hiring installers and technicians across the U.S. This is a program I highly recommend.
Janice + Wisconsin
Telecom Audit
I have been working with Erny Bonistall and Janis Parkhill at Global Solutions to audit all of our telecommunications expenses to see where we might be able to save our company money. This included evaluating expenses for land lines, domestic and international calling services, cell phones, faxes, data lines (internet, DSL) and web site hosting. In the beginning, I had to do some minimal leg work of gathering up two to three months of bills from the related service providers (something that can easily be delegated) and filled out some paperwork authorizing them to contact these providers regarding our accounts.


They were absolutely super to work with and made everything as easy and clear as possible. They walked a perfect line of following up just enough to get me to send in what I needed to without being demanding or pushy--even though I procrastinated and dropped the ball a couple of times in getting the information to them. Once the ball got rolling and things were in their hands, they stayed very focused, provided me with appropriate information and feedback from our providers, recommended changes where appropriate and let me know if they thought we were getting a good deal where we were. Never did I feel they had an agenda or wanted to push me to do something we weren't inclined to do. They simply provided information and alternatives and provided opinions when asked. They were totally responsive and professional and very easy to work with. And I guess I should mention that they did what we set out to do and were able to make some simple recommendations that will save our company money on an on going basis throughout the year and probably the years to come. Best of all, our costs are contingent on our savings. We had no risk whatsoever. They simply take a percentage of the money they will save us, so we were under no obligation and no risk when we entered our contract with them. For any company worried about money they might be wasting on these types of expenses, I think it's a no brainer.

Dawn Cloyd + Washington
Free Discount Pharmacy Card
“I was prescribed Clomiphene Citrate, which isn't covered by my insurance. I went to my local CVS pharmacist, who told me the retail price would be $162.00. I did a search online with my discount card and found a pharmacy two doors down selling it for $72.00.”
Robert Linden + Florida
Employee Screening
We hire hundreds of field service workers per year and it is crucial that we ensure that the staff we send to customers homes are checked for both criminal background history as well as DMV history. The employee screening program provides a timely, cost effective process to meet our needs.
Maggie + New York
Free Discount Pharmacy Card
The first time we used the card our prescriptions dropped from about $500 to $100. Later one prescription, nearly $85, went down to $10.25. We were pleasantly surprised.
John M + Kentucky
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