The perfect storm of supply chain disruptions, labor shortage, and post-pandemic spend have driven costs up in every industry. Since higher prices are forecasted to be the norm for a while, now is a good time to find hidden savings in your daily expenses.
The good news is you are likely sitting on more money than you may realize. In the day-to-day busyness, it is easy to default to business as usual and forget to look for new savings opportunities or audit programs you already have. Before the winter rush begins, take a moment to find some savings hidden in plain sight:
- Price shop your distributors. Does your current distributor give you special pricing or pay you a rebate? Put together a “grocery list” of the items you purchase most often and send the list to a few of the SGI Preferred Partners and compare it to your current supply house. Factor in the savings and rebates to see if you can start making your purchases work for you. Partners like Baker Distribution and Johnstone Supply pay an additional rebate for online purchases too! For an SGI distributor near you, visit the Distributor Locator on the Partner Network Portal on YourSGIHUB.
- Sign-Up with familiar favorites. SGI’s agreement with Home Depot Pro Xtra allows you to earn an annual rebate from over 2,200 retail stores across the US. Just go to www.homedepot.com/c/Pro_Xtra and enter AIG as your agreement code and register EVERY credit/debit card on file. Click here for Home Depot Pro Xtra registration instructions. StaplesAdvantage saves you time and money when you order online at a preferred price with an annual rebate.Click here to register for StaplesAdvantage.
- Audit your merchant processing fees. If it’s been a while since you reviewed your credit card processing charges, have 321Swipe or Clarus give you a quote. An average contractor can save up to 40% in fees, which could save you hundreds of dollars a month and thousands per year. Contact: R. Bruce Hughes II with 321Swipe at (941) 552-0725 or BHughes2@321Swipe.com. Or contact: Dan Terrasa with Clarus at (757) 831-5530 or dan.terrasa@clarusdc.com
- Audit your wireless bill. If you have more than 10 wireless devices, you are likely paying too much. Have JAS Wireless audit your wireless charges and save money without switching carriers. If you have the best plan and Joe can’t save you money, there is no charge. Contact: Joe Allen at (877) 517-0527 or jallen@jaswireless.com
- Evaluate financing options. Homeowners need options now more than ever. Synchrony, GreenSky, and second-look partner, Fortiva, offer preferred rates and each pay a .35% rebate. Visit their resource pages on the Partner Network Portal on YourSGIHUB for rate sheets and applications. Keep in mind, inactivity will sometimes deactivate your account. If you have not offered financing in a few months, you may need to reactivate your account.
- Report your Q4 2021 purchases January 1 – February 10. With almost 1,000 members, 120 preferred partners and 20 manufacturers selling through hundreds of distribution centers, sometimes sales data slips through the cracks. Your input helps us identify those cracks, repair, and prevent future leaks. Think of reporting as you would a maintenance plan and enter your purchases online every quarter.
If you have any questions about these partners and more ways to lower your expenses, contact your Partner Network Team at 866-356-8328 or PartnerNetwork@YourSGI.com