If you want to make your attendance / participation at the 2010 International Home and Housewares Show (March 14 - 16) even more profitable, take advantage of IHRA's FREE "Manufacturer Seeking Representatives" service.
This FREE Service is ONLY available to manufacturers exhibiting or in attendance at the Show.

If you have never belonged to IHRA - or have not been a member for 4 years or more - here is an opportunity to join for at least 50% off our regular dues.

IHRA Rep and Manufacturer Members receive special consideration - free and reduced rates - from IHRA's legal counsels, Schoenberg Finkel Newman & Rosenberg LLC. SFNR has specialized in rep/manufacturer relations for over 70 years.

A better-than-ever response to: "Why are multiple-line, field sales professionals the best way to bring products to market?"

Manufacturer Members can run an UNLIMITED NUMBER of Manufacturer Seeking Represenatives (HOT Lines) to fill representative needs - and - receive UNLIMITED eLocators (member lists), as requested.

Our law firm, Schoenberg Finkel Newman & Rosenberg, LLC, have published and presented a diverse collection of articles on topics of interest to both independent sales representatives and manufacturers. These articles cover sales rep law issues, including past due commissions collections, drafting proper contracts, contract interpretation, business succession plans, product liability, bankruptcy of a principal, etc. In many instances, these articles feature actual legal controversies where the law firm has represented sales representatives. They have been grouped in general categories, along with a brief synopsis of each article.
Just click to go directly to the SNFR website.

Rep commission protection laws are now on the books in 36 states and Puerto Rico. Check for your state's law!

IHRA makes available its "Guidelines for Negotiating an Agreement between Sales Representatives and Manufacturers." Download a PDF version at NO CHARGE.

Here is IHRA's Board of Directors for 2009/10