Increasing Your Profits Through Buying Groups - Strength In Numbers
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Boosting Profits Through Buying Groups: Strength in Numbers
Why Join a Buying Group?
Small businesses often struggle to compete with larger vendors because wholesalers offer better pricing to those purchasing in bulk. Buying groups provide a solution by allowing small businesses to pool their resources and negotiate better deals.
Attorney Harry B. Ray from BuyingGroups.com explains, "A buying group is a coalition of businesses within the same industry that combines its purchasing power to secure better prices and terms from vendors." Here’s how joining a buying group can benefit your business:
- Competitive Pricing: Access to pricing discounts usually reserved for large orders.
- Meeting Minimums: Combined purchasing power allows you to meet order thresholds, unattainable alone.
- Improved Terms: Expect better payment and shipping terms, with some wholesalers waiving freight costs for sizable orders.
How Do Buying Groups Work?
Buying groups operate under different models, with two being the most common:
1. The Democratic Model: Every member owns an equal share. Ray notes this model fosters loyalty, as members feel invested in the group’s success. Members are more likely to contribute time and resources, participate in decision-making, and share manufacturer rebates equally. Decisions such as vendor and product selection are made collaboratively.
2. The Benevolent Dictatorship Model: Initiated by one or a few individuals who own the group, it allows for swift decision-making. Other members enjoy the benefits without having operational control. Owners decide on rebate allocation, either keeping them or distributing a percentage among the group.
Financial Structure
Buying groups typically fund operating expenses using manufacturer rebates, which are considered "found money" ?" funds members wouldn't have acquired independently. Membership may involve a fee and ongoing dues.
While these groups often aim to break even, focusing on saving rather than profit-making, structuring decisions should align with organizational goals. Common legal structures include C-Corps and LLCs. Consult an attorney to determine the best fit for your group.
By joining a buying group, small businesses can enhance their purchasing power, securing better deals and terms, and ultimately boosting profits.
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