WHY JOIN HBT?
We're glad you asked ...
HBT have been helping local independent hardware, building & industrial businesses across all states of Australia for over two decades; ensuring they have the tools and daily support to operate a successful retail store.
Here are a few more things we offer our Members...
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The Power of Numbers ✓
At 940+ HBT Members and growing, our members are benefitting from the impressive buying power and exclusive rebates - only available to HBT Members. HBT can proudly say our members show real community spirit as a group and we are glad we can help each of them find their true independence.
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FREE Catalogue Program ✓
As a HBT Member, you have access to over 200 Supplier Branded Catalogue pages on our catalogue platform to use every month! All of the latest Supplier offers and Consumer Specials to help drive more sales in your local area. Customise them to suit your store and monthly sales focus!
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Monthly Webinars ✓
Keep your finger on the pulse of what's happening in your local market and beyond with the HBT Monthly Webinars (via Zoom). There’s something to suit all HBT businesses with different suppliers and industry professionals from the HBT team attending each and every webinar. All sessions conclude with Q&A opportunity where there’s no such thing as a silly question!
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HBT Information Portal ✓
Ensure you’re buying better and are on top of all the latest Supplier Deals and Rebates by accessing the HBT Portal whenever you want from wherever you are. You have access to Deal Books, all Supplier contracts (to add new categories to your offering), marketing tools, latest industry news & more…
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Conference & State Meetings ✓
HBT’s Annual National Conference sees Members, Suppliers and the HBT Team get together for three days of networking, education and most importantly, fun! State meetings provide an opportunity for you to connect to your peers a little closer to home and get some 1 on 1 time with the HBT Team. We’re here for you!
These members harnessed the power of our numbers and found true independence.
Franz Building Supplies
Why did you join HBT?
We joined to ensure we remain competitive. We knew there was more that we could do with our suppliers and joining HBT was a way to fast-track that plan and gain access to suppliers that we may not have been aware of.
What has been the biggest difference you’ve noticed since joining HBT?
We are in a very competitive market and being part of HBT has allowed us to improve the value we can offer our clients through the range of products we stock and improved pricing.
What has a HBT membership done for your business?
By utilising the combined knowledge of the HBT buying team, and the other HBT members around the country, we’re able to source practically any product our clients need. The network of other stores around the country who have always been willing to lend a hand has helped us grow our business through some very challenging times.
What would you say to someone thinking about joining HBT?
Be courageous. Jump in! You get the benefit of being part of a buying group, while maintaining your complete independence.
Are you happy to be contacted by stores thinking of joining HBT?
I’d welcome it! Phone: (08) 9434 5775
TASWELD
Why did you join HBT?
We signed our three stores up to HBT in 2013 to help us improve our trading terms and buying power with existing suppliers, as well as identify opportunities with new suppliers.
What has been the biggest difference you’ve noticed since joining HBT?
We now have access to a much larger supplier base and we have certainly seen an improvement to our gross profit since joining HBT. The quarterly rebate cheques make a significant contribution.
What has a HBT membership done for your business?
We are constantly learning and picking up tips and ideas through the networking opportunities with other the HBT members and the HBT management team. We are also confident that our trading terms with the large HBT supplier base are competitive and continually improving as the group continues to grow.
What would you say to someone thinking about joining HBT?
I would suggest that any prospective member should compliment whatever they already have in place with the many benefits that the HBT membership will bring.
Are you happy to be contacted by stores thinking of joining HBT?
Yes! Phone: (03) 6208 1777