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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Why should my community join Indigenous Buying Group?
    Join for cost savings, enhanced purchasing power, new revenue options, address economic leakage, and more fully participate in procurement and economic reconciliation.
  • How does Indigenous Buying Group help address economic leakage?
    With an average community spend of $1.3 million per year on materials and supplies, members can earn back up to $130,000 annually, just on internal spend. Our platform allows to take back control of their sending from big box retailers.
  • How does profit-sharing work?
    Equity members benefit from profit-sharing based on membership level, with shares of total net profit equal to overall contribution levels.
  • How is the equity pool distributed?
    Equity distribution is based on total contributions relative to total revenue. For example, a $25,000 contribution out of $500,000 total revenue gives a 5% share.
  • Can our community benefit from tax-exempt purchasing?
    Yes, First Nations communities can make tax-exempt purchases.
  • How are taxes handled for e-commerce sales?
    We handle all necessary tax payments to the CRA on behalf of our members.
  • What is included in the onboarding and training?
    Our program includes step-by-step guidance on using the ordering portal, training sessions, and ongoing support.
  • How can we benefit from the marketing and sales support?
    We provide customized marketing materials, sales coaching, access to contact lists, and RFP notifications to maximize revenue potential.
  • How do you handle store management for our e-commerce store?
    We take care of order processing, warehousing, shipping, and customer support, ensuring accurate and prompt delivery.
  • Do you offer additional support?
    Yes, including sales training, proposal writing training, digital marketing, sales rep recruitment and training, and procurement optimization.
  • Can supporters buy from the Indigenous Buying Group?
    Yes, we welcome partnerships with governments, industry, charities, non-profits, broader public sector organizations, and Canadians.
  • I run a charity/non-profit, can I purchase a platform?
    Yes! Canadian charities and non-profits can also benefit from our platform and use it to generate new revenue to support their missions and mandates. Contact us for more information.
  • How do I become a supplier?
    Visit our Supplier page for more information on how to join us in supporting First Nations communities.
  • How do we get started with Indigenous Buying Group?
    Please reach us at info@indigenousbuyinggroup.com to discuss your needs and choose the membership level that best suits your community’s goals.
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