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; Heller Ehrman White & McAuliffe
LLP; QUALCOMM; PriceWaterhouseCoopers; and ContentOne.
The conference is held in October.
Office
Depot Purchasing Program
Members of the San Diego Software Industry Council
receive major discounts on purchases made through
Office Depot Business Services Division.
Q.
How much does it cost to sign up for this
program?
A. There is no charge.
Q.
What products get the 79% discount?
A. There is a core list of 176 frequently used
products that are discounted up to 79%. 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
50% off the list price (except business machines
and toners/inks, etc.). If the 50% 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 50% discount.
Why is this?
A. We have designed a total program for cost efficiency.
While a few, selected items may be higher, an
examination of the entire product offering will
illustrate that we can clearly 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 15-20% less
(except on 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, furniture, and technology
products.
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. You will receive a Store Purchasing Card for
your retail purchases if you are set up for account
billing. This card will enable you to go to the
store and receive the same pricing as you would
with normal delivered orders. Alternatively, you
can link as many credit cards to you account as
you would like, which would serve the same purpose.
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 placed on account
billing.
Q.
Is there a charge for delivery?
A. There
is no delivery charge for orders of at least $50.00.
We encourage orders of $50.00 and above to help
offset transportation costs, and to keep our prices
low. If a small order is placed, a $7.95
handling charge will apply.
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
2-3 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
Curtis Benjamin, Business Development Manager
Office Depot Business Services Division
curtis.benjamin@officedepot.com
(858) 352-0449 TEL
(858) 353-0486 FAX
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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