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5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is AILFN?
AILFN is a trade association representing the common interests of its network members.
Wikipedia defines a trade association as:
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association
or sector association, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that
operate in a specific industry. An industry trade association participates in public
relations activities such as advertising, education, political donations, lobbying,
and publishing, but its focus is collaboration between companies, or
standardization. Many associations are non-profit organizations governed by
bylaws and directed by officers who are also members.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade_association
2. How does AILFN compare to other trade associations?
AILFN is no different from the tens of thousands of other trade associations that seek to
promote the common interests of their business and professional members.
3. Are there similar associations in professional services?
In the accounting profession an example is EGIAN http://www.egian.eu This is a trade
association to promote the common interests of accounting networks in Europe. (See
Section V.1, page 38.)
However, all bar associations also have trade association functions.
4. What are the requirements for participation?
AILFN expects members to be active participants. The representative(s) should attend the
annual meeting which will normally be held at the time of the International Bar
Association.
5. How can so many networks become involved in AILFN?
There are will be opportunities to be on the board and on committees.
6. Why is it that individual networks cannot achieve the same results?
Individual networks are very effective on the micro levels with one to one contacts.
However, they are not representative associations. A trade organization has the advantage
of all of its members to develop relationships with other organizations and suppliers.
7. What are the principal focuses of AILFN?
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5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is AILFN?
AILFN is a trade association representing the common interests of its network members.
Wikipedia defines a trade association as:
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association
or sector association, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that
operate in a specific industry. An industry trade association participates in public
relations activities such as advertising, education, political donations, lobbying,
and publishing, but its focus is collaboration between companies, or
standardization. Many associations are non-profit organizations governed by
bylaws and directed by officers who are also members.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade_association
2. How does AILFN compare to other trade associations?
AILFN is no different from the tens of thousands of other trade associations that seek to
promote the common interests of their business and professional members.
3. Are there similar associations in professional services?
In the accounting profession an example is EGIAN http://www.egian.eu This is a trade
association to promote the common interests of accounting networks in Europe. (See
Section V.1, page 38.)
However, all bar associations also have trade association functions.
4. What are the requirements for participation?
AILFN expects members to be active participants. The representative(s) should attend the
annual meeting which will normally be held at the time of the International Bar
Association.
5. How can so many networks become involved in AILFN?
There are will be opportunities to be on the board and on committees.
6. Why is it that individual networks cannot achieve the same results?
Individual networks are very effective on the micro levels with one to one contacts.
However, they are not representative associations. A trade organization has the advantage
of all of its members to develop relationships with other organizations and suppliers.
7. What are the principal focuses of AILFN?
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