Become a Member
There are many good reasons for joining NAPPS. The most important is that NAPPS is the only national nonprofit organization, run by members for members, providing many tools and resources to its members at no additional cost.
If you are seriously thinking about membership, consider participating in the monthly teleconference hosted on the last Monday of the month at 11:00 am Eastern time. Send an e-mail to napps@ahint.com with the subject line: Monthly Teleconference. Instructions to join the call will be provided.
| Value Added Item | Benefit To Your Business | NAPPS | Other National Association |
|---|---|---|---|
| Website Locator | Get your name in front of potential clients | Free | Free |
| Annual Conference & Trade Show | A single registration fee for attendance to all courses and meals that provides Continued Education that indicates to your clients that you are a true professional | Discounted | Discounted |
| Certification | Highest level of education placing your business above your competitors | Discounted | Discounted |
| Business Forms | 60+ customizable forms every business must have | Free | Additional Charge |
| Credit Card Processing | Additional benefit to your clients, sets you apart from the competition | Discounted | Discounted |
| Disaster Preparedness Program | Differentiate yourself as a trained, prepared professional | Free | Not Available |
| EZine | Additional benefit to your clients, that fosters communication and education | Free | Not Available |
| Insurance | Business must have | Discounted | Discounted |
| Background Screening | Staff background checks are a valuable tool in operating a professional business | Discounted | Discounted |
| Mentoring Teleconferences | Continued Education that supports you in your business | Free | Not Available |
| Chat List Serve | Networking with other sitters, gaining ideas and sharing information | Free | Free |
| Publications & Videos | Continued Education | Discounted | Discounted |
| Professional Pet Sitter Quarterly Magazine | Continued Education | Free | Free |
| Public Relations Support | Important to keep your name in front of the public and have an edge on the competition | Free PR Releases Free Consultation |
Discounted |
| Virtual Library | Continued Education | Free | Not Available |
| Business Center | Step-by-step guides on how to start and grow your business | Free | Not Available |
| Presents 4 Pets Program | Supports your community shelter as well as sets your business apart from the competition | Free | Not Available |
| School Program | Supports your community as well as sets your business apart from the competition | Free | Not Available |
| Legislation Information | A new benefit that will supports the welfare of animals as well as keep our members informed | Free | Not Available |
| Tools You Can Use | Stay up-to-date on the best products and services available for you and your clients | Free | Not Available |
| Member driven not for profit association | Dues returned as member benefits, not allocated to profit margin as in a for profit association | Not For Profit Association. Member owned. Priority is giving members the most bang for their buck and providing benefits to members. | For Profit Association. Privately held. Priority is marketing revenue producing products or services with emphasis on the associations bottom line profits. |