Benefits of Membership

Advocacy, Learning, Growth, Best Practices, Community

Learning an educational resource for members to access current information for your business development and success;
Liaise with government, business and the media to facilitate the recognition of the fast growing home-based business movement and the important contribution you make to the economy, the labor force and our community;
Promote, research and monitor the programs, policies and legislation affecting home based businesses and self-employed entrepreneurs;
Network and affiliate with other home business, small business and professional organizations to obtain further resources for our membership and to gain insight into community trends;
Establish discount packages and benefits that would otherwise not be available to self-employed entrepreneurs or small businesses;
Provide venues where members may promote their products or services to other members as well as the community.

Newsletter: You will be able to access our on-line newsletter, "The Informer" containing timely information and important tips for home-based businesses;
Educational Events: You will be able to attend, at a member price, seminars, workshops and round table discussions on issues pertaining to the home-based business entrepreneur;
Trade Shows: You will have the opportunity to participate in and display your promotional material, free of charge, at all trade shows SBA attends. You will be able to purchase display space at our Annual Trade Show at member rates.
Business Directory: You will be listed in our on-line Business Directory. The directory contains referral contacts, networking resources and member discount information;
Networking: You will be invited to social gatherings where you can make potential contacts to build your business. As well, you can learn valuable information from other seasoned home-based business entrepreneurs;
E-Mailing List: You will have the opportunity to promote your product or service to SBA members who opt-in to receive information and promotions from other members.
Associations: You will have the opportunity to join committees and work with the Board of Directors. This will not only facilitate your business growth but will also increase your credibility in the business marketplace;
Discounts: You will have access to discount from other members and benefit packages arranged by SBA on behalf of our membership.