How does a buying group work? | Buy4Tradies
By Andy Smith
If you run an independent trade business, rising expenses are probably hurting you right now. It doesn’t feel fair that the ‘big boys’ are getting all the discounts, and you’re copping it left, right, and centre. You’re working harder than ever before to stay competitive, and still, you’ve got a wobbly bottom line. It sucks — big time!
Before you reluctantly pass on higher costs to your clients, have you considered joining a tradie buying group? In a previous article, you’ll find a deep dive on everything you need to know about buying groups. Here, I’ll unpack how a buying group works — and why Buy4Tradies is putting more profit in the pockets of switched-on tradies.
Why buying group matter
Rocketing prices for materials and services is causing significant stress for trade business owners, already suffering a trade shortage and a COVID hangover that won’t quit. It’s HARD being the person who is responsible for everything and everyone — as well as the headache of negotiating better prices and terms on materials. It’s a LOT.
This is why buying groups matter — and why Buy4Tradies is helping electricians, plumbers, air-con and solar techs, landscapers, painters, and more — by securing deals and discounts as one collective group for our members. Every day, 1.9 million tradies in Australia go to work — there’s a lot of people paying too much.
Buy4Tradies: how a buying group works
Okay, if you’re still getting your head around this buying group thing, Here’s the low-down on how a buying group like Buy4Tradies works:
Membership:
At Buy4Tradies, our membership is 100 per cent free. With the collective power of our members behind us, we’re able to forge strong relationships with national suppliers to establish exclusive deals.
Collective negotiation:
The bigger the group, the larger the spend, the greater the discounts and the ongoing benefits — ultimately reducing your overheads and increasing your profits through collective negotiation.
Support and services:
We’re here to help, offering a regular membership newsletter with all the latest Buy4Tradies news, cashback rewards, and great customer service when you’re dealing with us or with the suppliers.
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