Benefits Chart
Special Notice
On in February, 2013, the membership voted to accept cosmetic
handcrafters into the association. This change is effective immediately. As our webiste and materials are being
gradually updated, please note that any reference to a "Soapmaker" member now also includes those who make cosmetics.
The chart below compares the benefits for each membership type. These benefits are described in more detail on the Benefits for Handcrafters, Benefits For Vendors and Benefits for Private Labeler pages.
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| Assoc. | Prof. | Ret. | Tier 3 | Tier 2 | Tier 1 | ||
| $1M Product Liability Insurance |  |
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| Free webstore at SoapGuildStores.com | |
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| Merchant Services at Discounted Group Rate (US Members Only) | |
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| UPS Discount (US Members Only) | |
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| eCommerce Site at Discounted Group Rate | |
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| Office Depot Discounts | |
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| 10% discount on SoapMaker Software | |
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| Renaissance Online Classes discount | |
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| Craftmaster News discount | |
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| Assoc. | Prof. | Ret. | Tier 3 | Tier 2 | Tier 1 | ||
| OnLine Soapmaker Roster Listing | |
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| Image in Soap Gallery | |
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| Members in the Media | |
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| OnLine Vendor Listing & Buyers Guide | |
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| Logo on HSMG Website Home Page | |
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| Logo on Online Buyers Guide pages | |
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| Store Locator | |
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| Assoc. | Prof. | Ret. | Tier 3 | Tier 2 | Tier 1 | ||
| Public Info Requests | |
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| Special Promotional Opportunities | |
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| Spotlight on the HSMG Blog | |
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| Increased Professionalism | |||||||
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| Assoc. | Prof. | Ret. | Tier 3 | Tier 2 | Tier 1 | ||
| Soapmaker Certification Program | |
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| Use of the Member Logo | |
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| Use of the Why Handcrafted Soap brochure | |
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| Teacher Program | |
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| Assoc. | Prof. | Ret. | Tier 3 | Tier 2 | Tier 1 | ||
| Annual Conference Registration Discount | |
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| Advanced Lye Calculator | |
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| Journal Back Issue Library | |
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| Assoc. | Prof. | Ret. | Tier 3 | Tier 2 | Tier 1 | ||
| eNews | |
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| Monthly Vendor Specials eNews | |
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| Referral Program | |
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| Assoc. | Prof. | Ret. | Tier 3 | Tier 2 | Tier 1 | ||
| Ad in Monthly Vendor Specials eNews | |
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| Conference Exhibitor Space Discount | |
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| Acknowledgement at Annual Conference | Pgm Book | Pgm Book/ Banner |
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| Priority Placement of Banners & Ads | |
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| Priority Conference Sponsorship Opportunities | |
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| Branded Lye Calculator | |
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| Directing the Organization | |||||||
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| Assoc. | Prof. | Ret. | Tier 3 | Tier 2 | Tier 1 | ||
| Right to Vote | |
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| Right to Serve on a Committee | |
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| Right to Serve on the Board of Directors | |
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| Right to Serve as President | |
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