Business method of encouraging participation in an association

摘要

The present invention relates to a business method for encouraging participation in an association of competitive entities through exclusive access to a desired product. This method is designed for use in individual industries that are dominated by small scale local businesses. Particular local businesses will be selected and offered an opportunity to join the association. Only one business in each local industry market will be allowed to join the association. In exchange for joining the association, members will be given exclusive local rights to sell a particular floral product. The floral product will be offered to association members at a lower price than they could otherwise obtain. Association members will be required to pay at least one of an initiation fee, a monthly fee, a yearly fee, a per product fee, and a percentage of sales.