Official CBA-Endorsed Service Providers
Discounted Prices on Services for CBA Members
Service Providers save CBA members thousands of dollars every year! If you are a CBA member and you are not taking advantage of these programs, you are spending unnecessary dollars! CBA negotiates contracts with select service providers to help you reduce your store’s overall operating costs.
If you are interested in using these programs, please contact the following companies at the phone numbers provided and identify yourself as a CBA Member to find out how to enroll in the programs or to place orders with a member discount. You can also find information on their Web sites.
If you have any questions about these Service Providers or any membership benefits, please contact CBA Member Services at (800) 252-1950.
Check Recovery Savings Program
Inbound & Outbound Freight Savings Program
Plastic Gift Card & Loyalty Card Programs
Property and Casualty Insurance
Store-Branded Websites, E-Commerce, and E-mail Marketing
Workers Compensation Insurance
Check Recovery Savings Program
BounceBack from Cash Flow Solutions, Inc., (513) 524-2320 x 255, www.followthefrog.com
BounceBack’s core competency is customer service, specifically preserving the relationship between the customer and the retailer. Using BounceBack’s system will save you time and save you and your customers money. When your customers make an honest mistake and write a check without enough funds in their accounts, BounceBack will help you preserve your relationship with those customers, and save them money.
- Discounted sign up fees and per check fees for CBA members
- Pays you 100% of the collected check amount
- Some stores using this program have seen as much as a 54% increase in collections
Here’s what others in the Industry have to say about BounceBack:
“LifeWay has used Bounce Back for more than five years. They have been a good fit with our retail environment, and have been successful in assisting us to handle our returned checks.”
– Melissa Mitchell, Loss Prevention Director, LifeWay
“BounceBack is customer friendly and checks are recovered quicker with a higher success rate! They reduce bank fees and reports are easy to create.”
– Tricia Brown, Assistant Controller, Berean
Credit Card Processing
First National Merchant Solutions, (800) 354-3988, www.firstnationalmerchants.com
Have you heard of First National Merchant’s $500 Meet or Beat program going on right now? If they can’t save you money on your credit card processing fees, then they’ll pay you $500. Either way, you win! Click here for the details!
- Negotiated low CBA Member rates; online merchant account access
- Checking services include guarantee, verification, electronic acceptance, and free collection
- Performance One interest-bearing account earns interest on all credit card deposits
ATTENTION MEMBERS: IMPORTANT CHANGE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2008
CBA members using First National Merchant Solutions (FNMS) to do their credit card processing will now have an opportunity to save money by switching to receiving monthly online statements. Effective October 2008, FNMS will no longer be charging the $9.95 monthly fee to access and receive online statements. Instead, members receiving paper statements will be charged $9.95 per month for each paper statement printed and mailed to them. Receiving statements online allows members to view details of their transactions on a daily basis, perform a card search and daily batches, as well as review their processing statement on FNMS Online. Members using FNMS who would like to receive the free online statements must request to do so by going online to www.fnms.com/register.
Inbound & Outbound Freight Savings Program
Siriani & Associates, (800) 554-0005, www.siriani.com
This single benefit routinely returns much more than members’ membership investment. The Freight Savings Plan provides substantial discounts on your inbound and outbound freight using top-quality shippers such as FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight, YRC, and others. This program can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars every year and doesn’t cost you a dime. No registration fee. No annual fee. No hidden charges.
- Over 2,000 CBA accounts with average store savings of $500 or more
- Up to 29%* savings on select FedEx Express® shipments (includes a 5% Automation Discount)
- Up to 23% savings on select FedEx Ground® shipments
- Up to 64% savings on select FedEx Freight® LTL (less-than-truckload) shipments
- Up to 64% savings on qualifying UPS Freight® shipments
- At least 70% savings on YRC shipments
Yellow and Roadway have integrated to become YRC, offering the most comprehensive network of regional and national coverage available. As a CBA member benefit, you receive a discount on qualifying less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments with YRC. If you have already joined CBA’s freight-savings program, your discounts will automatically be applied to your YRC shipments.
* Includes a 5% Electronic Shipping Discount.
Click here to download more information about Siriani’s freight savings program!
Marketing Solutions
SnapRetail, (877) 459-7627, www.snapretail.com
SnapRetail makes it easy for independent retailers to market products, increase sales and compete with larger retailers. The Pittsburgh-based company provides the Christian retails industry’s only digital marketing & content aggregation system designed to improve the unique marketing and selling needs of independent retailers. The company created TrafficBuilder, a virtually automatic marketing system that gives independent retailers all of the materials needed to create high-impact marketing materials in minutes. More information is available on www.snapretail.com and SnapRetail’s Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/snapretail
Ministry Insights, www.cbainsights.com
- Web-based program assists in matching new and current staff with the right responsibilities and provides the keys to building a stronger team
- Assessments are only $19 per person
- Extensive individual reports include keys to motivation, leading, areas of improvement, and do’s and don’ts of communicating
- CBA members receive a sample assessment for free; view their Web site for more details
Payroll & Human Resource Services
Paychex, Inc. , (800) 322-7292, www.paychex.com
Now, you can get discount pricing when you outsource your payroll processing and human resource administration through Paychex, Inc., a leading national payroll and HR services provider.
Paychex payroll services give you a comprehensive business solution that is accurate, confidential, and affordable. Their payroll tax preparation service offers automatic payment of payroll taxes, plus electronic filing of quarterly and annual returns. Other options include time and labor management solutions and online services. Paychex HR Solutions help administer everyday HR matters, from employee handbooks and management procedures to retirement plan administration and more.
Thanks to CBA’s new relationship with Paychex, these services are more affordable than ever! Members can receive a 20% discount off payroll processing charges, as well as 20% off HR services setup fees.
To learn more or to contact Paychex directly, call 1-800-PAYCHEX (1-800-729-2439) and mention National Account Code 5873 to take advantage of this opportunity and have Paychex provide a no-obligation cost analysis for you.
Plastic Gift Card & Loyalty Card Programs
PlastiCard+Plus, (800) 767-7718, www.plasticardplus.com
PlastiCard+Plus (a division of PLI) is a full service plastic card manufacturer. As a CBA Endorsed Service provider, we focus on Gift cards, Loyalty Cards and fulfillment programs for customers of any size. We can provide simple one or two color cards, full color customized cards, and pre-designed cards that can be personalized with your store or company’s information. We offer a wide array of pre-designed cards specifically for Christian Stores. PlastiCard+Plus offers cards that work with your existing Point of Sale system but also specializes in gift card processing for customers without a POS system, enabling you to track card balances & transactions easily and cost effectively.
CBA service provider PLI is now offering an additional 15% discount on CBA members’ total order now through February 28. PLI, the nation’s largest gift and keycard manufacturer, made this decision because they want to help stores during this tough economic time while also seeing the stores grow their businesses. On average, businesses with effective gift and loyalty programs see a sales increase between 30% and 100%.
CBA members already receive a deep discount on gift cards through PLI, and with this new discount, members have a rare opportunity to save much more on their orders. PLI has several clearance cards that are available to members at discounts as much as 50%. Contact PLI at (800) 767-7718.
Property and Casualty Insurance
Six & Geving Insurance Group, (866) 539-5212, www.six-geving.com
Marc Gerardis ext. 104; mgerardis@six-geving.com
Art Hammersmark ext. 508; ahammersmark@six-geving.com
Looking for a way to save on operating expenses this year, yet still maintain quality operations? Six & Geving Insurance, a CBA service provider, can help CBA members save up to 25% off their property & causality insurance. The CBA Insurance program through Six & Geving insurance is underwritten by CNA Insurance which has been in business for over 100 years and is the 7th largest U.S. commercial insurance company. As a CBA Insurance program client, members will not only save money, but they will also receive a superior product, comprehensive coverage, excellence in service, competitive pricing and industry leading knowledge and expertise. To request a quote, contact Marc or Art at Six & Geving today. Click here to see more information on Six & Geving’s programs with CNA.
Store-Branded Websites, E-Commerce, and E-mail Marketing
Signature Websites / Innovative Inc., (888) 747-4264 www.signaturewebsites.com
Complete turn-key online solutions designed specifically for Christian retailers:
- Offers store customizable websites.
- $99 per month charge includes service and hosting plus a $895 set up fee ($1,995 non member).
- Offers 170,000+ products highlighting resources unique to the CBA market including church supplies, homeschool, accompaniment tracks, gifts, etc.
- Website and E-mail Marketing include Store Sales Building Tools – Store Inventory in partnership with CBA’s CROSS:SCAN, In-store Order Pick-up, and In-store SALE and New Release Programs.
- A professional web presence for professional retailers!
Workers Compensation Insurance
Meadowbrook Insurance Group, (800) 726-9006, www.wcpolicy.com/cba
Meadowbrook Insurance Group is proud to be the endorsed provider for workers’ compensation insurance for CBA members. Specializing in small business insurance, Meadowbrook Insurance Group combines a highly experienced direct sales team with their knowledgeable and friendly customer service staff to give you an unparalleled insurance experience. CBA membership attractions include:
- Dividend Program—CBA members have the opportunity to share in potential return premium dividends paid to those members that qualify. Qualifying CBA members have received a 5% dividend for the past 4 years.
- “One-Stop” Customer Service
- Interest-Free Pay Plans
- Personalized Insurance Review & Safety Analysis
One of the best ways to control insurance costs is by preventing accidents. Meadowbrook Insurance Group’s goal is to help policyholders reduce the cost of workers’ compensation premiums by helping to establish and maintain the safest workplace possible. Meadowbrook is committed to a long-term relationship with CBA, its members and their employees.