The proof is in the savings

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Save on operational costs with MCAA Perks.
Do you know how much the average small business is saving with the programs in the MCAA Perks Marketplace? Read about just a few of the savings MCAA members receive through the MCAA Perks Marketplace.

Click the "GET STARTED" links to start saving today. By submitting an inquiry you are under no obligation, you are simply requesting to learn more about the vendor's offer.

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Credit Card Processing

Average Spend on Processing Fees: $18,000
Average Savings with the Marketplace: $4,700

Highly competitive credit card processing rates and seamless transition from your old processor backed by premier customer service. AIP is an Independent Sales channel of First Data.

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Members have seen savings as high as $30,000 annually

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Payroll Processing

Average Spend on Processing Fees: $5,000
Average Savings with the Marketplace: $1,250

Minimum discount of 25% off payroll processing fees. ADP offers services and solutions for Payroll, Retirement, 401K, Insurance, HR & Hiring, and Workers' Compensation.

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Members have seen savings as high as $3,500 annually

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Shipping Services

Average Spend on Shipping Services: $3,500
Average Savings with the Marketplace: $700

Up to 42% off UPS rates through Unishippers. Consolidate your Express and Ground shipping needs. Program works best if you currently ship 60% or LESS with UPS.

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Members refer to program as Travelocity for shipping

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Tires & Automotive

Average Spend on Tires: $3,000
Average Savings with the Marketplace: $600

44% off Commercial and 23% off consumer/light truck/SUV. Discounts on Goodyear, Kelly, and Dunlop tires through the Gold Member Program with Truckers B2B.

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Discounts on automotive services in addition to tires

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Industrial Supplies

Average Spend on Supplies: $6,000
Average Savings with the Marketplace: $1,300

Save an average of 21% off Grainger catalog pricing. Free standard shipping on over 400,000 products. Minimum 7% off and orders by 4pm ship next day.

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Special discounted pricing for member's top purchases

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Wireless Services

Average Spend on Wireless Plans: $9,000
Average Savings with the Marketplace: $1,700

19% discount off qualified rate plans. Corporate accounts: annual device refresh. Save 28% off Mobile Broadband services.

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Members have seen savings as high as $12,500 annually

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Office Supplies

Average Spend on Office Supplies: $3,000
Average Savings with the Marketplace: $700

Two office supplies programs to choose from:

OfficeMax
19% to 92% off "Top 300 Items" List. Minimum 5% off over 12,000 contracted items. Free overnight shipping.

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40% to 70% off "Top 300" Items List. Minimum 12% off standard items. Free shipping on orders of $50 or more.

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Compare your purchases with both for the best pricing

Questions about how you can save or a particular program? Contact MCAA's BizUnite Representative Karen Bickerstaff at 603-628-2340 or via e-mail at kbickerstaff@bizunite.com.
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