Network Group was established in 1996 when 20 companies joined forces to create an IT buying group. Since then, membership has more than doubled – and we’re heading for 100 members by the end of 2011.
Owned and run by you
Network Group is owned and run by its members. All profits are given back to the team, either directly or through the funding of group projects.
The group is led by an executive which is drawn from the membership. The executive carries out the day to day running of the group, but every member has an equal say and is involved in any strategic decision making.
Companies are vetted before they are allowed to become members. This ensures that each member adds to the strength of the group and that their business activities do not conflict with any existing members.
Strong relationships with preferred vendors
Our approved and preferred vendors and distributors attend regular meetings to present new products and services and to explore new opportunities. Members commit to focus their spend through these preferred channels. This helps to build the exceptionally strong relationships with our partners, as it’s in their interests that we succeed.
With a formal marketing strategy now in place, we can offer multichannel campaigns. Regular marketing activities include a quarterly business and retail publication, Network News magazine; a powerful email marketing tool; web marketing, events and exclusive point of sale material to assist members in promoting preferred brands.
Low cost – big benefits
The benefits of membership also include membership of RETRA, the Electrical Retailing association, associate membership of the Personal Computer Association (PCA), and the opportunity to join Nemo, one of the country’s leading business product buying groups, as an associate member.
Membership is just £149 a month, which is quickly covered by vendor discounts and increased sales.