Better Together:
4 Reasons Community Is Crucial for Distributor Success
One positive outcome of this turbulent year is the importance and power of community. Whether it be your own family, your neighborhood or your business, having support during trying times can't be understated. Not only does a sense of community help you feel more secure and in control, you can also learn valuable insights from your peers on how to avoid mishaps before they happen and how to successfully navigate them when they do.
Did you know there's a distributor community you can join? Introducing ACS Affiliate Services, a distributor organization of AIM Smarter LLC. This comprehensive affiliate owner model provides distributors with full business services and finance solutions for peace of mind during uncertain times. This program is also centered on the most valuable commodity we have: time. That's why our affiliate model at ACS Affiliate Services gives you the ability to maintain independence while expanding your resources and harnessing the knowledge of the industry's largest network.
Discover if joining the ACS distributor community is right for you by reading up on the four biggest benefits of joining us below.
Better Allocate
Your Time
An important question to ask yourself is, "What is my time worth?" For instance, do you frequently find yourself getting stuck doing back-office task management early in the morning or after hours? If so, are those tasks really the best use of your skillset?
ACS Affiliate Services understands the value of your time and experience, which is why they've invested in a range of solution-based services that make it easy to maximize your time professionally and personally. This way, you can get help from ACS Affiliate Services with the day-to-day tasks so you can focus your time and energy on what you do best: prospecting, selling and servicing clients. Take advantage of time-saving services such as:
Back-office invoicing & order service packages
Top industry supplier pricing & rebate programs
Strategic business collaboration & sales-driven community
Comprehensive order financing for any domestic order
Tech suite order and CRM technology
Creative marketing services
Shipping advantages program
And more.
Learn From
Others' Success
At the end of the day, distributors all want the same thing: to better serve their clients and to improve their businesses. If you've previously been more of a lone wolf, you'll be thrilled to find that distributor owner affiliates in the ACS Community are more than happy to share their success so we can all learn more ways to help our clients. When you open yourself up to collaboration, you gain the ability to learn from other professionals to hone your skills and find creative ways to fulfill orders – a win for you, your clients and the promo industry at large.
You Don't Have
to Go it Alone
One of the best parts of being in an ACS community is feeling like you're part of something bigger than yourself. Not only will you feel more supported from day to day, you'll also have a group of people you can reach out to when you need a helping hand. Remember, if you're a one-person operation, you don't have to go it alone! Business is hard enough as it is, especially this year.
As far as ACS Affiliate Services is concerned, a win for you is a win for us all. No matter if you're navigating COVID-19, family health issues or financial changes, all you have to do is reach out and someone in the ACS family will be there to help.
Bring More Joy
into Your Life
Last but not least, never underestimate the importance of a good work-life balance. This year might have left you feeling like you need to work constantly in order to be prepared for whatever is coming next. This could be putting a major strain on your mental health.
Let ACS Affiliate Services take some of the stress off your plate and help you feel supported so you can spend some time doing the things that bring you joy instead. After all, a happier you is a more productive you – it pays to prioritize your well-being.