Tools for Better Business
Just because you’re running an independent hardware store doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. Midwest Hardware Association offers a community, services and resources crafted specifically for you.
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Our Members
Midwest Hardware Association is a not-for-profit, trade association proud to have been operating since 1896.
We began as the Wisconsin Retail Hardware Association, and today we operate as the Midwest Hardware Association. Our association members include hardware and other industry retail businesses located in the following states:
Not in one of these five states? No worries, we provide financial services across the U.S.
Our Clients
Our regional association members and professional service clients across the country include:
Don’t see your industry on this list? You’re in luck. We provide services for other types of businesses and organizations as well.
Our Services
You don’t have to be a member to use our specialty services. Our financial service clients include our members and other clients nationwide.
Accounting Services
We offer accounting services for businesses nationwide. Our financial services include preparing financial reports, filing state forms and reconciling monthly statements. Let our trained professionals handle all your financial needs.
Tax Preparation
Your business and personal tax returns are too important to be prepared by an accounting firm that may not fully understand you, your business and your industry. Take advantage of our 50+ years of experience filing taxes for clients in the hardware, lumber and building materials retail industry.
Payroll Services
You didn’t get into business so you could learn the nuts and bolts of payroll taxes, FICA and Social Security. Let PayOptions take care of your payroll processing so you can get back to helping your staff and customers.
Why Become a Member of Midwest Hardware Association?
Industry Expertise
We’ve supported thousands of hardware businesses like yours. Simply put, we know the industry inside and out. Our specialized knowledge of supporting other businesses like yours makes your life easier.
Industry Resources
We provide essential resources in a centralized location to access the most up-to-date policies and documents, so you don’t miss something in human resources, OSHA, financial matters and more.
Industry Network
We’re there when you need help. Do you have a tricky issue with an employee? We’re your first call. Legal questions? We’ll help you get the answer or connect you with a resource through our network of trusted professionals.
