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The Compass || Winter 1998
THE Source for Channel Direction -- Towards 2000 and beyond

Did You Know?
NAGASA Works For You...Here¹s How

NAGASA Promotes the Value of Your Business

NAGASA is constantly expanding its efforts to make sure your customers are kept abreast of ongoing channel information and issues and the value dealers and resellers bring to the industry. Look for our quarterly Dealer Forum in Graphic Arts Monthly for the latest in channel statistics. The most recent article on NAGASA and the channel was published in the October 1997 issue of Quick Printing, If you would like copies of recent articles on NAGASA, give us a call at 202-328-8441.

New Service Provides Members with Credit Card Payment Options

NAGASA has expanded its NOW Available program to include services for credit card sales. Eliminate the hassle of making collection calls each month. Acceptance of credit cards allows you to complete transactions with new customers without the risk of extending credit or maintaining open accounts for long periods of time. Over 30 members are utilizing the program with more than $1 million in sales in 1997.

New Service Highlights Products of New Members

NAGASA has initiated a new program, NAGASAlink, to introduce current members to new members, their products and services. Published bi-monthly, there is no charge for member participation. Simply send us 1500 copies of a pre-published marketing piece and we’ll do the rest. Contact us at 202-328-8441 for more details.

1997 Service Practices Statistical Report Available

The sixth study in the NAGASA Distribution Statistical Series-1997 Service Practices of Dealers and Resellers-reports that dealers are increasingly more concerned with service now than in the past. Of specific concern, many of the survey respondents see equipment service as a key component to maintaining successful business relationships with their customers looking for full service vendors.

Need A List? Check With Us

NAGASA provides its members addresses as labels for mailing to member company primary contacts at no charge. Eliminate the need for your administrative personnel to input address data on your channel partners. Type of company, state, region, zip-code order, or a more detailed combination of factors can sort information on the NAGASA membership. Call today!

’97 Imager Project Nears Completion

The 1997 NAGASA Imager Survey results are nearly complete, with only a few dealers still to respond. Both the sponsoring manufacturers and the participating dealers have indicated that the information is of great value in their understanding of the imager market. Plans are now underway to continue the project for 1998. Dealers and manufacturers interested in participating should contact the NAGASA office for details.



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