Membership is free. It's currently offering deals on supplies from Officemax, printing from PaperDirect, car rental from Alamo, and on attorneys' fees from LegalWise. Paul Twyford, a spokesman for One Business Place, says the corporation plans to roll out the concept in 80 more cities in the next two years. The next one, in New York City, is slated for this year. The National Federation of Independent Businesses throws group-purchasing weight behind health care for its members.
Fees vary with coverage.
But that will expand to 16 by yearend. The federation also offers medical savings accounts administered through Wells Fargo Bank. In any case, don't take formal offerings as the last word on discounts. It's a bazaar out there, and many things can be had for less with a little bargaining. Some of the price breaks may seem stingy, but when added up, they could make a real difference to your bottom line.