Many associations, trade unions and charities are looking to the Internet for help. However, web sites often just scratch the surface of what the Internet can really achieve, and because they use technologies not developed specifically for membership organizations, they provide little opportunity for member involvement. Teamware Pl@za® is different: an Internet application designed specifically to meet the needs of membership organizations utilising the very latest in interactive technology.

Improved Communications - More Participation

Associations and trade unions with high levels of membership participation can expect more success, whether in terms of increased membership and revenues or maintaining of professional skills. Teamware Pl@za provides the ideal way to meet these goals, creating a lively, productive environment that actively involves members, rather than just passively providing information. Teamware Pl@za supports the specific needs of associations with an electronic "meeting place" that promotes interaction, creates a community spirit, raises your organization's profile and is available around the clock.

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For example, the Finance Sector Union of Sweden with a total of 40,000 members, now have the means for increasing communication and interactivity through discussion forums and meetings on the web. Via their new Teamware Pl@za web site, it's easier to reach members, and as a result the network has grown.

Support your training and event programs

All organizations seek to improve their members' professional skills through training and seminars. Members are often constrained by time, geographical location or concerns that the topic may not be relevant. Teamware can help you increase your members' skills, by supporting your educational programs.

American School Food Service Association, ASFSA, is a US-wide association with over 60,000 members. To enhance the communication and collaboration between its geographically dispersed membership, ASFSA launched an interactive web community service. ASFSA appreciated the fact that Teamware Pl@za "took work out of their staff's hands" and made it possible to delegate administrator tasks to non-technical persons responsible for the content of the site.

Manage Costs

Whether it is through greater revenues or greater efficiency, managing costs is essential. Teamware can provide new sources of income and reduce administration costs.

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The Trade Union of Education in Finland OAJ needed an intranet/extranet solution to speed up communication between its decision-making bodies, committees and local representatives with more than 107.000 members. The Teamware Pl@za web site has improved information distribution enormously when OAJ no longer depends on the postal services but can offer the information to members in real time.