Monthly Events
SDSIC Business Interest Groups are peer-to-peer networking
groups that hold monthly BIG Meetings providing technology
and IT professionals an effective networking environment as well as a forum
for important industry developments. These meetings focus around marketing
issues as well as technology issues. There are approximately six of these
meetings per month. Due to the broad reach and ever-changing nature of
the software industry, these groups change with the markets and technology.
Take a look at the current list of Business Interest
Groups, where you can sign up for those of interest.
Special Events
From time to time SDSIC holds special events to focus on issues of interest
to the entire industry. Programs look at the latest opportunities presented
by new technology, changes in the marketplace and changes in the law.
Panelists and speakers take a forward-looking view and identify the
best directions for company growth.
Yearly Events
Special annual events provide special member assistance, visibility,
and recognition
Since 1995, the SDSIC Investment Conference has been San Diego's forum
for screening and coaching the top new software and Internet startups
in the San Diego area - and presenting them to the investment community.
Sponsors include: Ernst & Young; USI; Heller Ehrman White & McAuliffe
LLP; QUALCOMM; PriceWaterhouseCoopers; and ContentOne. The conference
is held in October.
The SDSIC Sponsors Luncheon brings SDSIC corporate and associate sponsors
together with the SDSIC board of directors, for a lively discussion of
our organization and industry.
Office Depot Purchasing Program
Members of the San Diego Software Industry Council receive major discounts
on purchases made through Office Depot.
Q. How much does it cost to sign up for this program?
A. There is no charge.
Q. What products get the 70% discount?
A. There is a core list of 160 frequently used products that are discounted
up to 70%. You can also "exchange" up to 50 products from
the catalog with items on the list and receive comparable discounts.
Q. What is my discount for items not on the core list?
A. The standard discount for SDSIC members if 52% off the list price
(except business machines and toners/inks, etc.). If the 52% discount
falls below our cost, the price is adjusted so we do not lose money
on the order.
Q. Some items at other office supply companies are
less expensive even with your 52% discount. Why is this?
A. We have designed a total program for cost efficiency. While selected
items may be higher, an examination of the entire product offering will
illustrate that we can provide you with the best overall value.
Q. Are our prices the same as those prices in your
stores?
A. No. On the average, with our partnership with the SDSIC, prices are
approximately 15% less (except business machines, which are the same).
Q. With this pricing, what's the "catch"?
A. There is no catch! The pricing is real and available to you.
Q. What is my company's dollar commitment per month
and per year?
A. There is no commitment on your part for any expenditure. We would
hope though that with our aggressive pricing and customer service, you
would look to Office Depot BSD as your "one-stop shop" for
office supplies and furniture.
Q. How would I place orders?
A. Orders can be placed by phone, fax, or preferably over the Internet.
Q. What if I want to go to a store and buy products?
A. If you are under account billing with Office Depot BSD, you can receive
a Store Purchase Card. This card will enable you to go to the store
and receive the same pricing as you would with normal delivered orders.
Q. How do I receive account billing?
A. Once we have the information to open an account, we run a Dun & Bradstreet
report. The results of this report will establish your credit limit and,
if you desire, you will be place on account billing.
Q. Is there a charge for delivery?
A. There is no charge for delivery regardless of order size. We do encourage
orders of $75.00 and above due to the rising costs associated with
deliveries.
Q. What is the delivery time after an order?
A. Next day delivery is the practice for the vast majority of items,
except business machines (normally three days) and special orders (up
to four weeks, depending on the product).
Q. Can items be returned?
A. Yes. We appreciate receiving returns within the first 30 days after
purchase.
contact
Bill Ping, Business Development Manager
SDSIC Office Depot Business Services Division
wping@officedepot.com
(858) 552-7783 TEL
(858) 558-1892 FAX
or call (858) 642-2331
Aztec Business Machines Discounting
- Aztec Business Machines' agreement with SDSIC provides
Members tremendous savings to of up to 40 percent! They
offer the most advanced office technology available today,
plus outstanding local service to all members, both large
and small.
- Aztec Business Machines, founded in 1969, is the oldest
and largest locally owned copier/imaging dealer in San
Diego County. Their mission is to "Set the Performance
standards by which everyone else is measured.
- Aztec Business Machines was awarded the National "Elite
Dealer Award" from Office Dealer '99, as
one of the BEST 50 digital copier dealerships in the
U.S.!
- Aztec Business Machines is backed by Toshiba,
making digital copiers/printers and fax machines and
currently the 38th largest corporation is the world!
- Aztec Business Machines is VAR for Onbase Document
Management, Kofax, & Cardiff Software. Aztec also
markets high speed Fugitsu Scanners, HP color printers,
and Toshiba high-speed color copiers/printers.
contact
Dale Wedge Jr., Vice President Sales & Partner
Aztec Business Machines
E-mail: dalew@aztecbm.com
Aztec Business Machines, Inc. 3663 Via Mercado La Mesa, CA
91941 (619) 660-1300
Comprehensive Business Insurance
Package
SDSIC members have access to a comprehensive business
insurance package, including coverage for:
- General liability
- Workers' compensation
- Intellectual property loss
- E&O coverage
- Directors and Officers Liability
- Employee Benefit
contact
Bev Gregory
858 552-387
SDSIC Marketplace: Where
Members may promote their products and services.
While we are pleased
to offer these resources, we encourage you to do your
own investigation. SDSIC is not responsible for business
transactions between members.
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