A HIGHER LEVEL
OF
ACCOUNTABILITY AND SERVICE, GLOBALLY
Every member of the
Globalink Network must meet the highest
standards for acceptance into the
network. The Globalink selection process
is involves both direct and indirect
reference checking, as well as
announcement to the full membership for
comment. Our new member requirements are
listed under the
JOIN THE
NETWORK
menu on the home page.
Each member signs a list of commitments
several of which direct impacts on quality
and communication. These commitments can
be viewed under the menu item,
JOIN THE
NETWORK .
The benefit of the network is that every
company in the network expects the same
high level of cooperation, service and
communication as you do for your clients.
The difference between what you have with
your international agency roster, and the
network, is that the network has not only
a higher level of interaction and
monitoring in place, it also has far more
leverage with and among its members to
insure compliance.
MORE SALES AT LESS
COST MEANS MORE PROFITS
One of the most important commitments a
member makes is to support the network and
its members to the fullest extent
possible. Each of our members make this
commitment in writing. Your work
with the network, means more
collaboration, more collaboration means
more business. New members often
experience an increase in business due to
network support. Without the typical sales
expenses incurred
through the sales department, this new
business is gained at a much reduced sales
cost.
Sales acquired at less cost means more
profits.
Your membership dues bring you better
business, better service, and a whole new
client base looking to support you as a
Globalink member. This means the ability
to offer a broader range of services,
quite possibly to markets you are not even
competing in at the moment!
A SUPPLEMENTAL
BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGY
The forwarding and logistics business is
tough and competitive; you need a
multi-faceted approach to growing your
company. For a relatively low investment,
a membership in Globalink represents a
sound strategic move to supplement your
other business growth strategies. The
best part about it is that it operates and
produces opportunities for your business
while you concentrate on your other
strategies. No extra staff, and when you
really consider it, very little extra
expense.
MORE TO SELL
The multiplied capacity of a global
network provides our members the ability
to expand their offerings of global
logistical solutions to their clients. By
displaying the Globalink logo on their
marketing and sales materials, members
find that the Globalink network is a
powerful sales partner in expanding their
customer’s perception of the capabilities
and scope of their firm. The Globalink
Network offers members the possibility of
becoming an extension of a company’s
production, delivery and customer service
processes, anywhere in the World.
The business traded between Globalink
members often presents new opportunities
for members to expand their business, or
increase their business in new ways thus expanding
the scope and revenue base of the
business.
MARKETING SUPPORT
Globalink offers its members a wide range
of marketing support programs such as;
The Globalink Press Release generation
and distribution service
Graphic Design services
Web Site design and modification
services
Point of Sale merchandising procurement
Marketing material production
STATE OF THE ART TRACKING AND
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
Globalink’s strategic partnership with
Pangaea offers our membership access to
state of the art tracking and
communications software. We encourage all
members to take a strong look at Pangaea
as we believe this tool not only will
improve their bottom line, but may also
help to differentiate them from their
competition while potentially generating
new business through other Pangaea users.
BAD DEBT COLLECTION
WORLDWIDE
Sanders and Douglas is known as the
premier worldwide debt recovery company.
As part of your Globalink membership your
company will receive preferential pricing
and treatment when you find the need for
this service. Should your collection
efforts stall out with one of your other
non Globalink agents, please let us know
and we would be glad to provide an
introduction to this firm.
PLATINUM PLUS
PROTECTION
As a Globalink member, you enjoy the
protection of Globalink’s Platinum Plus
payment protection program. This program
provides for up to USD $20,000 in
protection against bankruptcy or
insolvency of a member with whom your
company has done business. Not all networks
afford this kind of protection.
Platinum Plus Financial Corporation, a
Texas Corporation, is owned by the members
and administered by Globalink.
With the communication and support of the
network, payment issues most often are
resolved as the network is made aware of
them. Platinum Plus provides each member
with the peace of mine of having an added
safety precaution in the event of
catastrophic events or unforeseen
circumstances.
GLOBALINK MARKETING
ASSIST
The Globalink Network is committed to
increasing business for its members.
Globalink’s Marketing Assist Program
provides value in a number of ways.
Globalink is continually building its
database of periodicals and contacts of
periodicals, worldwide, that accept and
print Globalink Press Releases as well as
those for Globalink members. The
Globalink’s staff of graphic designers
works with members on web site design,
presentations, sales pieces and a host of
other projects. With over 25 years of
sales and marketing experience directly in
this field, Globalink regularly provides
members with input and strategic review.
THE GLOBALINK
RESOURCE LIBRARY
Globalink members have access to one of
the most comprehensive reference sources
on international trade, shipping and
logistics, and world information, in the
Industry. Globalink continues to add to
this resource on a regular basis. Whether
a member has a question, or whether one of
their clients needs an answer in regards
to currencies, container sizes, trade
terms, the Globalink Resource Library is
there to help.
THE GLOBALINK NON
EXCLUSIVE NETWORK CONCEPT
The Globalink Network is based on maximum
flexibility and the power of partnership.
As a non-exclusive network, we desire
multiple members in the same market, to a
maximum of four in the largest markets,
with a very few exceptions.
Forwarders often match up differently.
Some are more air freight oriented, some
sea freight or perishable driven.
Multiple members mean that each member has
a better chance of finding the right fit
with other members inside the group. In
addition those networks that go with only
one member per market tend to stagnate as
network business sooner or later tends to
be viewed as an entitlement. Multiple
members provide options which support
higher service levels, and vitality for
the network.
Also, multiple members generate more
business for the network, and everyone
benefits.
THE GLOBALINK ANNUAL
MEETING
Ultimately this business comes down to
people and relationships.
Globalink organizes an annual meeting that
takes place in an upscale business setting
each year. The staff at Globalink secures
discounted accommodations and hotel
services with the goal of keeping the
meeting as economical as possible.
One could make the point that the
Globalink annual meeting provides the best
bargain in the program. Rather than pay
the price of traveling all over the world
to meet and establish relationships with
new trading partners, the annual meeting
makes it possible to meet them all in one
place, at one time.
The annual meeting promotes a combination
of member networking, informative
programs, as well as an opportunity for
the members to provide input on the
strategies and targets for the network at
large. Globalink also organizes regional
meetings from time to time based on member
demand.
THE GLOBALINK
DIFFERENCE
At Globalink, our mission
is very clear.
We are out to build the best network in
the industry, which means that we will not
sacrifice quality for the sake of adding
more members. It also means that our
members come first. We are about
partnering with our members to proactively
define, develop and deliver programs aimed
at increasing business and market
awareness.
However, maybe the very best benefit of
the Globalink network is our pledge to be
there for our members. We see our role as
one of facilitating communication and
trust among our members. Whether it be
supplying recommendations from the
membership base, checking references or
even assisting in recruitment efforts, the
value of this resource can not be
overstated.
