In the U.S., there are roughly 20,000 professional and trade associations. The biggest employ their own staff—950 workers in the case of the American Bar Association. The smallest squeak by on volunteer labor. But many mid-size industry groups outsource their staffing needs to a management firm that provides everything from a mailing address to executive support. More

Kadet, A. (November 15, 2012) Have a Question on Kitchens, Flowers or Sewers? Try Ms. Hagy. Retrieved November 19, 2012 from http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324556304578119424035533226.html?goback=.gde_3137575_member_186993628