Make a Difference • Sponsor The ROI
Empower Retailers. Elevate Your Organization
Is your organization invested in the success of independent retailers?
Become a Sponsor of The Retail Owners Institute® (The ROI) and unlock an invaluable resource for your retailers while enhancing the value you provide as a trusted partner in their business growth.
What is The ROI?
Established in 1999, The Retail Owners Institute® is the leading online-only self-help resource for independent retailers, providing essential tools and insights into retail finance, inventory management, and operational excellence.
The ROI website is used and loved by hundreds of retailers every day, empowering them to gain better control over their profits, cash flow, GMROI, inventory, and overall business growth.
Why Sponsor The ROI?
Benefits for Your Retailers:
- Unlimited Access: By sponsoring The ROI, your retailers gain 24/7 access to a wealth of resources designed to help them succeed financially. They can use our proprietary tools for everything from Profit & Loss plans to cash flow forecasting, all on their own schedule.
- Financial Empowerment: Retailers learn to "Learn it. Do it. Profit from it!" through interactive self-help resources that enhance their understanding of crucial financial metrics and improve their business decisions.
- No Cost to Retailers: Your retailers enjoy these benefits at no cost, transforming their experience with your organization into a valuable partnership.
Benefits for Your Organization:
- Enhance Value Proposition: The ROI Sponsor Program adds a compelling value-added benefit that retailers appreciate, making your organization more attractive to current and potential members or customers.
- New Revenue Streams: Position your sponsorship as a profit center by choosing how to distribute access codes to retailers—whether as a member benefit, a trade show incentive, or even a sellable resource.
- Visible Recognition: Your organization’s logo and “Special Access Privileges” banner will appear on all Member-Only pages of The ROI, reminding your retailers of your support every time they log in.
"We have heard very positive comments from our owners and how they are incorporating their learning into the business."
---Christa Anderson, Vice-President of Coaching Support, Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc.
How Does the Sponsor Program Work?
- Fee Structure: As a sponsor, your organization pays a fee based on the number of retailers you serve. The cost is minimal—just pennies per day per retailer.
- Customized Access: You will receive a custom User Name and Password for your retailers, enabling them to access The ROI’s resources without any individual fees. This means your retailers can bypass the standard $395 annual membership and benefit from unlimited access.
- Privacy Respect: The ROI does not track or identify individual users of your Access Codes. Your connection with your retailers remains confidential, ensuring trust and respect for their privacy.
Low Maintenance. High Impact.
We make it easy for your organization to promote The ROI to your retailers:
- The ROI News: Utilize our email newsletter, which serves as a “user’s guide” to The ROI, to keep retailers informed about resources available to them. You can send it directly or select relevant excerpts for your communications.
- Continuous Visibility: With your sponsorship, your organization gains ongoing visibility and recognition within your retailer community, reinforcing your commitment to their success.
Join Us in Supporting Retailers
Are you ready to empower your retailers and elevate your organization?
Contact us today to learn more about becoming a Sponsor of The Retail Owners Institute. Let’s work together to ensure that independent retailers have the tools they need to thrive!