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Member Benefits
In addition to the many ways in which PATCA membership enhances your professional credibility, community visibility, and marketing opportunities, we've developed these targeted resources to promote your personal and professional success:
New! Legal Club of America®
For over a decade Legal Club of America® has been providing legal services to families and small business. With a network of over 22,000 lawyers from all 50 states, their services feature No limitations, No waiting periods, No claim forms. No fee increases for usage and No pre-existing condition exclusions.
The Family Protection Plan includes Free and discounted Legal Services, Tax Preparation and Advice, Life Events Counseling, a Financial Education Hotline and Identity Theft Restoration & Insurance for a special PATCA price of only $12.50/month. Get complete details here, or join the Family Protection Plan.
The Small Business Legal Plan includes unlimited phone consultations on new legal matters, review of up to 5 legal documents per month up to ten pages each, free initial calls, letters and collection letters plus free in person consultations on new legal matters (click here for more details). PATCA special pricing is only $20.00/month.
New! BASE ® 105 Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Benefit Administration for the Self-Employed™ (BASE®) is an employee benefit administrator focused on helping small business owners save on their taxes. Based on Internal Revenue Code Section 105, thousands of qualified small business owners including most self-employed use the BASE® 105 Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to fully deduct 100% of their family medical expenses, including premiums, deductibles, prescription drugs and out-of pocket expenses.
Similarly, small business owners can deduct dental and vision expenses, long-term care premiums, and more - legally escaping federal, state and self employment taxes! In 2002, customers averaged over $3,000 in tax savings by using a BASE® 105 HRA. In addition to thousands of dollars in savings PATCA members enjoy a $25 discount on their BASE 105 plan documents. Get complete details here.
New! Discounts from Powell's Books
Powell’s Books discount. Enjoy a 7.5% discount on all your book purchases. Not only lower prices on new books but the world's largest inventory of used and out-of-print books; over one million in stock!. Singled out for praise by CNN, The Washington Post, The Nation, Utne Reader, The Industry Standard, Die Zeit, and, most recently, The Los Angeles Times. AAA magazine Via called Powell’s "The greatest bookstore in the world, bar none."
Best Buy Discount
Enjoy membership privileges of the Best Buy for Business Program offered by Best Buy's Blossom Hill, Santana Row, and San Carlos stores (Bay Area, California). You'll receive rebates on all professional and personal purchases at any of the three participating locations, along with special sales offers and events not available to the general public. These exclusive opportunities cover the entire range of Best Buy products including kitchen appliances, home theater, and more.
Kickstart Club
PATCA member Charlie Gray leads a monthly dinner meeting to help members who are new to the consulting profession accelerate their practice. Sharpen your consulting skills by sharing problems and solutions in an informal, lively atmosphere. Contact Charlie at 650-941-1232 or email@cegcs.com. You'll find the schedule for upcoming Kickstart Club meetings on our Calendar of Events page.
Member-to-Member Listserver
PATCA's member-to-member e-mail list allows you to share business leads and discuss the business of consulting in an open forum. You can also communicate directly with board members. Please read the Listserver Acceptable Use Policy for instructions on use of the PATCA Listserver.
Errors & Omissions Insurance
Free premium quotations are available through PATCA's E&O Insurance Program, sponsored by the JLT Services Corporation. PATCA members automatically qualify for additional coverage enhancements at no extra charge. For further information about this program, please call Bill Gordon at 1-800-998-5545.
Our Benefits Committee is currently reviewing proposals for additional member benefits, including:
- Business insurance
- Errors & Omissions coverage
- Life insurance
- Car rental discounts
- Have an idea for a new benefit? Contact us
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