Saturday, March 21, 2009

Associations

Recently we have noticed on other education websites the prices for their renewal packages and educational programs have risen in price. And we wonder why their prices are so high. Our company certainly does not have access to the suppliers and vendors they do, but yet their prices are HUGE! Almost $200 more than our prices. And for the same thing? In these economically disastrous times every penny counts, so why did they RAISE their prices. This is very confusing to us, and should be to you.
On the "PAN" website there is a testimonial from a notary that claims she receives mail from many organizations and she throws them all away except for "PAN". Her husband noticed one of these in the garbage and pulled it out for her, thinking he was doing her a favor. She goes on to state that the only "organization” she deals with is "PAN". So it was not a mistake.
Well in our opinion she is making a major error in judgement. She could first SAVE herself a lot of money and get better support and education than she gets now, by going with another educator. And there are many of them, not just us. She needs to find one that meets her needs and her budget.
Lastly our big question is "Why do you "HAVE" to belong to an "ORGANIZATION”. Your commission does not come from an "organization or association" it comes from the state. Why not put that money back in your pocket. Your commission belongs to you not them. And it is much cheaper and easier to maintain it yourself. This seems like such a no-brainer.