Each year, the NASE evaluates and selects the best products and services available for its Members. In 1998, the association has negotiated 30 new money-saving benefits designed specifically to meet the needs of small-business owners. Take a look at just three of the offerings waiting for you in 1998. For more information about the benefits featured here, and to take advantage of all your benefits, call NASE Member Services at 1-800-232-NASE.

Stock Up On Office Supplies N ew England Business Service (NEBS) now gives NASE Members a 25-percent discount on office supplies that every small business can use. And because entrepreneurial companies have unique needs, NEBS features specialized products for more than 40 types of businesses, including retail, service and repair, landscaping and lawn care, restaurants, cleaning services, florists, contractors, and remodeling. NEBS stocks a variety of products, from labels and price tags to stationery and shopping bags, even computer software. You can also purchase checks and forms that are compatible with popular software packages like Quicken, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Microsoft Money and One-Write Plus. For 45 years, more than one million business owners have turned to NEBS not only for quality products, but also for premium service. Your order will be shipped in two to three business days. Stock items are shipped in just 24 hours. Plus, your purchases are backed by a 100-percent money-back guarantee. If you're not completely satisfied with a product for any reason, just call for a full credit, replacement or refund (including shipping charges). There's no time limit.* NEBS is committed to helping NASE Members thrive and prosper. If you ever have questions about which products best suit your specific business, just call and talk to a NEBS representative. You'll benefit from knowledgeable help you can trust. Start saving 25 percent on your office supplies and getting the personal service you deserve. * Shipping charges on software are not refundable. Software must be returned within 90 days.

Save Money On Meals And Entertainment T he cost of meals and entertainment add up fast for entrepreneurs who depend on doing business when dining out. Now, you can save 20 percent every time you entertain using the Transmedia Card.* More than 7,000 quality restaurants accept the Transmedia Card. So whether you dine out in your neighborhood, across America or around the world, you'll put savings in your pocket. Transmedia requires no membership fees. You pay only $4.95 a year to receive the Transmedia Directory that's updated quarterly. The directory lists all the participating restaurants. You'll find a variety of price ranges, all types of cuisine and just the right ambiance for the dining experience you want. The Transmedia Card is easy to use because it works just like familiar credit cards. When you sign up with Transmedia, you indicate which credit card account you will bill your meals to; VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover/NOVUS are all accepted. When you're ready to dine out with business associates or your family, choose a restaurant from the Transmedia Directory. After your meal, simply pay the full price with your Transmedia Card, add your tip and sign the receipt. The meal charge will be billed through your existing credit card account. When your credit card statement arrives, it will show the full price you paid for your meal and will credit your account with 20 percent of the food and drinks portion of your meal. It's that easy to save 20 percent on your meals and entertainment expenses with the Transmedia Card. * Savings apply to food and drinks only excluding tax and tip. Savings do not apply to alcoholic beverages in North and South Carolina by law. Parties of seven or more must make reservations through Transmedia at least three business daysin advance.

Hear The News You Need Keeping up with the business news you need just got easier with Newstrack, a dynamic new benefit for NASE Members. This subscription service provides a monthly series of audiotapes or CDs filled with timely business articles that will help you work smarter in today's rapidly changing entrepreneurial world. Listen to Newstrack as you drive or as you work on projects in your office. Newstrack selects only the most up-to-date articles that offer immediately useful information for small-business owners. Reproduced from more than 200 leading business publications, topics range from the impact of new tax laws to advertising on the Internet. Even book reviews and interviews with key movers and shakers in the entrepreneurial arena are occasionally included. CEOs of major corporations have depended on Newstrack's time-saving service for nearly 18 years. Now Newstrack has answered popular demand by creating this entirely new edition especially for small-business owners. In fact, the February issue of Newstrack includes an interview with NASE President Bennie L. Thayer as he talks about the importance of entrepreneurial tools such as Newstrack. Don't miss the news you need. Subscribe to Newstrack today. Return to the table of contents

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