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Who Qualifies for Membership?
Any small commercial printer or copy shop. NAQP currently counts over 1000 independent and franchised printers among its members!
Membership Dues: $465.00
What's in it for You?
Industry Research & Statistics
Evaluate and compare your business against the rest of the printing industry utilizing the latest, most comprehensive data available. Gold Members receive preferred pricing on every NAQP study: 
Receive a FREE copy of the following:
• Focus on the Future survey.
• Quick Print Pulse
• Our acclaimed Industry White Paper, "Using Key Ratios to Analyze Your Financial Statements."
• NEW! Our acclaimed Industry White Paper, "What's Your Printing Business Really Worth?"
• Operating Ratio Study
• Pricing Study
• Wage & Benefits Study
• Computer-to-Plate Report (CTP)
• Bindery & Finishing Survey
Every year, NAQP publishes industry-specific guides covering nearly every aspect of your daily operation from hiring personnel, policy and procedures to sales and marketing.
• Industry Job Descriptions
• Employee Information Guide
• Selling Owners Manual
• Sales Starter Kit
Vendor Discounts
Through the Group Purchasing Program, NAQP has negotiated substantial discounts on products and services with numerous, well-respected industry suppliers including Heidelberg, Danka, Xerox, Discount Labels and many more. View the complete list HERE.
Special programs are available to save you even more money on day-to-day business expenses like shipping, credit card processing, payroll services, corporate credit card program and more.
Education
Online Training and Teleconferences - Complementing our conferences, computerized training on financial management, sales, and prepress software, available 24/7 from your office or home desktop via www.printimage.org.
Conferences
The NAQP Annual and Owners Conferences provide premier opportunities for quick and small commercial printers to learn the most recent and successful management and sales and marketing practices. Members receive a
$100 discount off registration fees.
Industry Newsletter
NAQP Network, the association newsletter, features the latest industry and association news, member profiles, articles and perspectives from top industry professionals. Review an archived issue HERE.
Members Only Website
Tap into your peers for advice and guidance.
• Listserve
The NAQP email listserv connects members across the nation.
• Online Directory
Searchable online database contains contact information for every NAQP member.
Industry Recognition
• PrintImage Excellence Awards Competition
The only awards program designed solely to recognize the achievements of quick and small commercial printers, copy companies and their clients.
• Industry Awards
NAQP annually recognizes the outstanding achievements of its members, with the Industry Award of Distinction, Honorary Lifetime membership, Supplier and
Product of the Year and the prestigious Printer of the Year award, presented in cooperation with Quick Printing magazine.
Peer Networks
• Young Printing Professionals
A group specifically designed to address the issues and needs of the younger generation of printers.
• PYXIS
A group focused on the needs of printers consistently achieving high sales volumes. View the Pyxis Group Brochure
Virtual HR Department
From industry-specific job descriptions to personality profiles to hiring tool kits, this online resource enables you to handle every personnel situation professionally.
Consultant Group
NAQP works closely with several leading industry experts for advice and guidance in many areas of your business such as sales and marketing; technology; financial management; business valuation; human resources and more.
Additional Special Interest Groups are:
Digital Imaging Applications Network
Mailing Services Group
Sales and Marketing Users Group
Enrollment in one of our Special Interest Groups is an additional $90.00 for Gold Members.
Lead The Way
Your opinion counts. NAQP is led by printers and copy shop owners just like you.
• Get involved on one of our many leadership committees.
• Run for the NAQP Board of Directors.
• Chart the course for the association and the industry.
The Fine Print
1. Memberships run one year from the date of enrollment.
2. NAQP reserves the right to deny or revoke membership to any individual or organization found in violation of the bylaws and policies of the Association.
3. NAQP dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for tax purposes; however, membership dues can be deducted as a business expense.
Ultimately, an investment in NAQP is an investment not only in your business but the entire industry.
It is your association.
Get involved and start working smarter, learning from others, and making more money, today!
You'll be glad you did.
Join Today for only $465.00
To download a .pdf version of our brochure and application, CLICK HERE.
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