The Buying Group

01/25/2026

Borrowing a page out of my friend Tony Thorntons' play book - I'm also presenting at Fencetech this year. We will be going over how we have saved AFA Members over $5 Million on daily operating expenses. I will be sharing testimonials as well as hard data on how members are saving many X their annual AFA Membership dues. 8:00 AM Wednesday - feel free to stop in and learn about all your savings opportunities.

11/11/2025

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MSP Survey to determine membership needs for travel / Hotels

07/21/2025

I’m Mark Schiavone, Founder & President of The Buying Group and Member Savings Program.

I help small and mid-sized businesses lower their operating costs through the power of group purchasing—so you can keep more profit, reduce overhead, and scale with confidence, without cutting corners.

My approach is simple: lead with value. I believe when you show up to serve, results naturally follow. I’m especially driven to help startups level the playing field and compete with larger companies who’ve had the advantage for too long.

And if you're wondering whether experience matters? I'm 65, still at it, and here to prove that it absolutely does.

If you're ready to grow smarter—not just bigger—I'm here to help. Ping me anytime.

06/21/2025

Tariffs ? Yes a reality we all must plan / act on. Our partner supplier, Batteries Plus, has taken steps to mitigate the impact to our members.

In a time when businesses are bracing for rising costs and global supply chain shifts, Batteries Plus continues to lead with strategy, stability, and innovation.

Here's what sets Batteries Plus apart:
✅ Expanded sourcing across more countries to reduce risk
✅ Supply partnerships prioritized by geographic flexibility
✅ Smarter inventory, transportation, and labor strategies
✅ Continued growth despite EV policy changes and tariff
pressures

06/15/2025

Our Partner Supplier Batteries Plus keeps you safe, operating efficiently and cost effectively through our MSP Group Purchasing Program. Register @ https://tinyurl.com/2u4jc8us
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06/09/2025

Coming this week - big announcement from our Group Purchasing Organization . Stay tuned if you want to save money on your MRO Supplies.

05/22/2025

MSP Members - Take Advantage of Discounted Items Including:

When you need batteries - use our Batteries Plus Group Purchasing Agreement with significant pricing discounts on 40,000 differnt batteries.

Don’t forget to mention your GPO Member account when checking out. Our experts will find it using your company name, phone, or email.

Not registered yet ? Quick and easy @ https://www.batteriesplus.com/gpo/msp

05/06/2025

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