Greetings!

Welcome to the April 2010 edition of our eNewsletter published exclusively for members and friends of USA.

This edition of the newsletter is filled with new beginnings and innovations, just in time to welcome the Spring season!

Sincerely yours,
The USA Team

USA Lowers Membership Dues Price Cut

First off, we are proud to announce reduced USA membership dues. Due to industry support and the success of the ASTI we've been able to lower our annual dues and pass our success on to our members. Effective immediately, membership in USA will be lowered to $19.95 a month or $199.00 paid in advance (a $40 saving). If you have already renewed your membership in 2010 at our previous amount, we've extended your membership to 18 months instead of 12.

Mega Group USA Enlists USA to Provide Service Management Training for Self-Servicing Members Mega Logo 3

MEGA Group USA, a 1500 member (2300 store front), national buying group of independent Appliance, Furniture, Mattress, Electronics, and Lawn & Garden retailers is excited to announce that United Servicers Association (USA) is our endorsed service association. USA will be working closely with Mega to help support and provide valuable resources for our self servicing dealers. USA will also provide the management & technical training component at our two national conventions each year. We are also excited to announce that members of Mega Group will be able to join USA for a special reduced membership fee. For more information on how you can join United Service Association contact Paul MacDonald at 800-683-2558.

New USA Member Discount Freds U

USA reached a deal with Fred Butcher of Fred's University to offer a 5% discount to current USA members. Fred's Appliance University offers a diverse technical training program that covers all aspects of appliance repair. The 3 week program consists of classroom instruction, hands-on practice, troubleshooting and repair. Imagine, in less than a month, Fred's will prepare your new hire for real-world employment in a field where there's never a shortage of business.
Watch You Tube video on Fred's University.

Jennifer's Warranty Processing Tips Warranty Tips

Welcome to a new monthly feature from USA. Jennifer's time saving tips in warranty processing. Each month we'll feature a time saving tip in warranty processing of claims from our expert in claims processing, Jennifer Webert, from Mid America Service.

TIP #1

mileage on warranty claims

USA Peer Group Meets In Chicago

A recent USA peer group formed at the 2010 ASTI is holding their first meeting in Chicago in April.

USA forms members into confidential peer groups to help each other get better at running their appliance repair businesses.

Interested in joining a peer group?
Email to : administration@unitedservicers.com

New Directors Appointed to USA Board Directors Chair

Retiring directors Rod Williscroft and Steve Moore created vacancies on the USA board. Prior to their departure, the board voted to increase the number of directors from 12 to 16. The following members were nominated and accepted positions on the USA board: Adam Butcher, Max Boren, Jennifer Webert, Jeff Dar and Mike Labeau, Jon Jay Miskin. See a complete list of Directors.
Nominations remain open until May 15 for the remaining opening on the USA board. Interested candidates should send an email to : administration@unitedservicers.com.

Appliance Discounts, for the Swift

By TOM ZELLER Jr. and CATHARINE Whether

Whether it is new found green consciousness ahead of Earth Day- or just the allure of a big discount on a new washing machine or air-conditioner - consumers across the country are snapping up government rebates for energy-efficient appliances.Full story

New Blue Book

Service Company Solutions, LLC has recently taken over publishing the Appliance Blue Book and today we are pleased to announce the new printed version is ready for purchase. This new version is 300 pages, combines all standard and premium headings in one book and is still in its convenient pocket size. This book is powered by MyPartsHelp to keep the pricing up to date.