WHAT IS STBA?
The South Texas Business Alliance is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication to bettering the small businesses of San Antonio. STBA is an idea, a movement created by the brilliant minds who first established the South Texas Merchants Association. With those years of experience, a business alliance has been formed that offers discounted programs and services to the small business community of San Antonio and surrounding areas.
STBA is driven to provide reliable services to our members, ranging from product delivery to software management. We also offer various contracts and discounts for all your small business needs. If you require services not currently offered by STBA, please feel free to contact us. We strive to provide for all small businesses at a fair and reduced rate, allowing you to stay competitive in this ever-changing market.
STBA is driven to provide reliable services to our members, ranging from product delivery to software management. We also offer various contracts and discounts for all your small business needs. If you require services not currently offered by STBA, please feel free to contact us. We strive to provide for all small businesses at a fair and reduced rate, allowing you to stay competitive in this ever-changing market.
WHY JOIN STBA?
STBA understands businesses require constant support in order to
maintain relevancy in the ever changing market. STBA also understands
that businesses that fail to embrace change can easily get left behind by becoming unable to
compete under the constant shifting conditions. STBA offers the ability to achieve those changes and
stability by:
Better Support and Services
Having on site available support.
Aggressive Shelf Funding
Get paid for the vendor allocated spaces in you cold vault!
Product Placement Program
Earn even more back by following an easy to follow planogram.
Warehouse Rebates
Earn more back at the end of each quarter by shopping In-House from the warehouse.
1% rebate quarterly for all purchase made at the warehouse (excluding cigarette charges).
2% rebate with same day EFT or cash at cash register.
Fuel Branding and Competitive Fuel Pricing
Technology solutions to enhance operations and sales
Warehouse app to enhance the ordering process for easier checkout and delivery/pick up.
In store digital marketing program
In house printing facility
Get all promotional signs/tags created and mailed out at the beginning of each month
right to your door.
Data driven planogram
maintain relevancy in the ever changing market. STBA also understands
that businesses that fail to embrace change can easily get left behind by becoming unable to
compete under the constant shifting conditions. STBA offers the ability to achieve those changes and
stability by:
Better Support and Services
Having on site available support.
Aggressive Shelf Funding
Get paid for the vendor allocated spaces in you cold vault!
Product Placement Program
Earn even more back by following an easy to follow planogram.
Warehouse Rebates
Earn more back at the end of each quarter by shopping In-House from the warehouse.
1% rebate quarterly for all purchase made at the warehouse (excluding cigarette charges).
2% rebate with same day EFT or cash at cash register.
Fuel Branding and Competitive Fuel Pricing
Technology solutions to enhance operations and sales
Warehouse app to enhance the ordering process for easier checkout and delivery/pick up.
In store digital marketing program
In house printing facility
Get all promotional signs/tags created and mailed out at the beginning of each month
right to your door.
Data driven planogram
faq
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What are the fees associated with STBA?
Annual subscription fee is $400 and will be collected up front. What are the requirements to join STBA? It is open to all businesses, see enrollment application for additional details. Business will need to have 1 spanner available and 3 posters available. TV and Box media can be provided at additional cost, 1 TV already owned, only box will be provided at no additional cost What comes with STBA?
How long is the subscription? Renewable on Annual Basis Do you need a subscription for every store or can you have it for multiple stores? Each store will need its own subscription How many subscriptions can one person have? There is no limitation How long will it take to receive products once i sign up from vendors? Upon approval of your application, STBA will send all relevant information to its vendors. Once your information is updated which typically takes 24 to 72 hours. You should expect a sale rep within 2 weeks to take your orders. Any pre-existing contracts with the preferred vendors will be subject to a update period, however deliver schedules are not affected. |
Is there a Fee for Cancellation?
No, you'll just need to call the office, fill out the cancellation form and the STBA membership will cancel immediately. Vendor cancellation can take up to two weeks to stop. Media box will need to be returned upon cancellation. Can I change a planogram? Minor adjustments can be made in the field with approval from the vendor, however our planogram is designed to maximize profitability. What happens if I fall out of Compliance? You'll be visited by our compliance team once a quarter and they will notify you if there are any changes needed with a time frame on when to accomplish those changes. Will I still be able to run my business as I see fit? Yes, your business will still operate normally under your supervision Will STBA change any aspect of my business? No, STBA will only provide products and services for the business all other operations will be done to your specifications. Can we buy outside of the preferred vendor list? STBA requires its members to purchase products from preferred vendors. However, anything outside of this scope is managed by a case by case basis. Can I strictly buy from the warehouse and still get the same vendor (DSD) rebates? No, rebates from the warehouse program are different from the vendor (DSD) rebate programs. Will I start getting rebates during the same quarter I sign up? In most cases rebates require a 90 day period before payout. therefore you will receive rebate for the next quarter. What is the frequency of delivery from vendors (DSD) program? All of the vendors have their own schedules for deliveries ranging from twice a week to twice a month. If I order from the warehouse how long does it take to get delivery? The warehouse delivery has set routes for all zip codes with at least a once a week delivery option. |
How to join STBA
Joining STBA a simple and easy process.
Please click the following link and fill out your information.
Your registration will be sent to our onboarding team for approval.
Please click the following link and fill out your information.
Your registration will be sent to our onboarding team for approval.
