Here's how you'll benefit from your ASP membership -

The ASP Newsgroups

ASP members post thousands of messages each month in our private newsgroups. We explore technical issues, business concerns, and marketing topics. Because of the varied backgrounds of our members, we often get a full range of answers to many questions. You're encouraged to participate in the discussions, or just sit back and read other software professionals' opinions.

The ASP's Newsletter

ASPects, the ASP's monthly newsletter, is packed with association news, industry trends, and fresh marketing ideas. While ASP's newsgroups are great at delivering answers to immediate questions, ASPects takes a longer, more in-depth look at marketing, technical, and business issues. Check out some sample ASPects headlines.

ASP Discounts and Freebies

The ASP has hundreds of discounts from members and non-members alike. Many developers find that they save more than the ASP's annual dues each year on software that they would be buying whether they were ASP members or not. Here's a sample of the discounts available to you when you join ASP.

Microsoft® BizSpark™ Program

ASP is a Microsoft BizSpark Partner. As an ASP member, you can energize your new software company by enrolling in Microsoft BizSpark, a program designed to accelerate the success of early stage startups. BizSpark provides fast, easy access to current full-featured Microsoft development tools and production licenses of server products; professional technical support from Microsoft; and connections to a global community of business experts who can guide you through the hurdles of growing your business. Microsoft BizSpark's requirements are minimal, and there are no upfront costs to enrollment. Learn more.

Insurance Benefits

Our health insurance program is a referral program available to US members. It is underwritten by nationally recognized insurance carriers. It's flexible, so you can design programs best suited to your needs.

Help Shape the Software Industry

The ASP has been one of the "movers and shakers" in the software industry since its founding in 1987. In the past, the organization has fought legal battles to keep the word "shareware" in the public domain for use by everyone. The ASP even testified before Congress on a copyright bill, and positive changes were made to the bill as a result.

Presently, the Association of Software Professionals is deeply involved in the PAD standard, which uses state-of-the-art XML technology to make software submissions easier for both authors and distributors. If you have the motivation, you can work with like-minded people to help design, build, and implement future projects, and in the process, leave your mark on history.

Sign up online and gain access to the advice, networking, and resources that will shift your software business into high gear.

Join the Association of Software Professionals today.