Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) - www.acrpnet.org

Drug Information Association (DIA) - www.diahome.org

Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) - www.SoCra.org

Travel and Publications

Official Airlines Guides (OAG) - www.oag.com (national and international flight schedules (monthly publication) and Frequent Flyer magazine online - excellent resource for the busy traveler)

Travel Smart Newsletter - www.travelsmartnewsletter.com (travel information for the business and/or pleasure traveler) - monthly publication

Business Traveler - www.businesstravelerusa.com - (sensible resource of information for the business traveler. Great reading material when traveling!) - monthly publication

National Geographic Travel - www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler - (another great resource for the world traveler!) - monthly publication

www.AirSecurity.com - (for the most up-to-date international security conditions)

Business Travel International - www.businesstrav.com (outstanding travel agent services for the business minded individual. Key contact person: Michelle Houde, email at mhoude@businesstrav.com or telephone at 800-810-2327)

American Express Travel Medical Protection - www.americanexpress.com (emergency medical protection anywhere in the world - affordable and sensible for the world traveler)

Hertz Rental Cars - www.hertz.com (create a Business Account with Hertz for your company and receive benefits such as discounted rentals, upgrade coupons and free rental day certificates)

Journal Watch Online - www.jwatch.org (physicians summarize and comment on the latest clinical research) - online publication

Consumer Reports - www.consumerreports.org (the best reference to use when purchasing office equipment) - monthly and online publication

Luggage Free - www.luggagefree.com (send your luggage in advance; handy for golf clubs, skis, bikes and trade show materials) this fully bonded company will ship your luggage anywhere in the US, Puerto Rico, Canada and Europe and includes pick-up and packing. Shipping time ranges from 2 days within the US to 5-7 days in Canada and Europe.

Insurance

CM&F Group - www.cmfgroup.com - professional liability specialists for the clinical research associate

www.Insurecom.com - find the best health insurance rates for the self-employed

Health Extras - www.healthextras.com - affordable catastrophic injury and disability insurance

www.HastingsTravel.com - travel medical insurance

www.MedExAssist.com - travel medical insurance

www.Medaire.com - travel medical insurance

Professional Services

Medical Research Management - www.CRA-Training.com (CRA education, training and consulting)

Canby Financial Advisors, LLC - cgullotti@canbyfinancial.com (Comprehensive financial planning for the independent contractor. Broad range of services including retirement planning and tax-efficient investing. Located in MA, but licensed in MA, AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WA. Securities and some advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, member NASD, SIPC, Boston Stock Exchange.)

Small Business Services

American Express - www.americanexpress.com (helpful small business benefits when using the corporate AMEX credit card)

Staples - www.staples.com (sign-up for the Staples Rewards Business Program and receive valuable benefits for your small business)

C&H Distributors - www.chdist.com (excellent prices for office supplies and equipment)

Accounting

QuickBooks (Intuit) - www.intuit.com (invoicing, expense reports, tax preparation and accounting are all made easier and more efficient with the aid of QuickBooks' products)

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