Frequently Asked Questions 1. How long does it take after we place an order to receive cards?
2. Can you give us ideas on how and where to sell cards?
3. When do we have to pay for the cards?
4. How many businesses can you get on a card?
5. Do we get a say in what businesses are on the card?
6. May I return unsold cards?
7. How long has Annah Marketing Group, Inc. been in business?
8. Do you have references?
9. What about sales taxes?
10. How can we make the most of the Win Win Discount Card ?
11. Who contacts the businesses?
12. Can you use our group logo?
13. What type offers are on the cards?
14. How long should our sale last?
15. When does the card expire?
16. Why does each card have a separate number? Answers 1. How long does it take after we place an order to receive cards? We say our turnaround time is 45-60 days from the time we receive your order. It usually happens quicker, but we would rather tell you 45-60 days and get the cards to you in thirty days than the other way around. Because we actually contract with the merchants for your card it sometimes takes a little longer. Be very cautious of a company that claims to be able to get you cards in a short time. They might be taking shortcuts. 2. Can you give us ideas on how and where to sell cards? Yes we can. We send you our Success Manual that's full of helps and ideas on how to sell oodles of cards. You will be amazed. It shows the most effective way to sell cards to individuals. It also demonstrates how to sell cards in multiples. 3. When do we have to pay for the cards? About 40% of our groups pay with their order. They get a bonus of 50 extra cards when they pay in advance. Credit is automatically extended to public schools with an acceptable purchase order or with a responsible person assuming liability for payment. Credit may be extended to other organizations. A credit application may be required. We also accept Visa, Master Card and Discover. Balance is due 30 days after delivery. 4. How many businesses can you get on a card? We like to place 12-15 businesses on each card. If you have more than 15 the print much be a lot smaller making the offers difficult to read. Merchants also prefer to limit the number to 15 also. That way they know their space will likely be read. When more than 15 are on a card many people pass right over some of the offers without even reading them. The secret to next years sale is utilization of the cards this year. 5. Do we get a say in what businesses are on the card? Yes! We have a unique way of selecting the businesses. You do not have to make out a list, look up phone numbers or zip codes or send us a phone book. We own a comprehensive data base of more than 99% of all United States businesses. We bring up all businesses in your market area that appear to be appropriate for your card. Then, we call you and you select from that list those you would like us to contact. If you have a business that is not on our data base, you may add it. 6. May I return unsold cards? Depending on how many you initially order, you may return some unsold cards. But, you must pay for a minimum of 250 cards. If you reorder additional cards for the same year, no returns are permitted. Example: An order of 300 cards and no reorder. You could return up to 50 unsold cards. CAUTION: If an account becomes 30 days past due, no cards are returnable for credit. 7. How long has Annah Marketing Group, Inc. been in business? Annah Marketing started in 1988. It was started in a residence basement in Indianapolis, Indiana. When we grew to the point we had eight employees working in that basement we knew it was time to move out. God has blessed our business. We now regularly serve groups in 48 of the 50 United States. We also regularly conduct business in Canada, Australia and Puerto Rico. 8. Do you have references? Yes! It is not unusual for people to write and tell us good things about our programs. Some businesses will send a short list of people who seem to like them. Of course they would not send you the name of someone that did not like them. We suggest that an impartial rating of how we do business is best. That would come from your local Better Business Bureau. We have many inquires from across the country to the BBB. However, after dealing with hundreds and hundreds of groups and thousands upon thousands of businesses, we are proud to say that we have never had a complaint to the BBB. Contact your local BBB to verify that statement. That's the best type of reference a business can have. 9. What about sales taxes? We are wholesalers. We do not sell on a retail basis. Each state and sometimes each county has its own regulations regarding sales taxes and when they should be collected. If your state or county requires you to collect sales taxes that is between you and them. Since we wholesale only, we do not collect sales taxes. 10. How can we make the most of our Win Win Discount Cards? Use ideas from the Success Manual and from your representative. Make sure as many people as possible participate as sellers Have each person make out a prospect list before the sale starts. 11. Who contacts the businesses? Annah Marketing business enrollment specialist contacts the businesses. 12. Can we have our school/group logo on the front of our cards? Yes. If you can furnish us a camera ready black on white copy of the logo we can use it. 13. What type offers are on the cards? Discount offers from local businesses. Most are food offers as well as discounts on video rental, entertainment, oil changes, jewelry, etc.. 14. How long should our sale last? We recommend a two week sales campaign. 15. When does the card expire? The card will always expire the last day of the month. That month will be a year from the time your cards are scheduled for delivery to you. 16. Why does each card have a separate number? It makes them easier to check in and check out. Some merchants will also use the number in special promotions. Your representative will share other ways the numbers can help you sell more cards.
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