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ONLINE MEMBER TO MEMBER BENEFITS
Joining an Approved and Accredited Chamber of Commerce is not just a question of signing a cheque, it's just not that easy! All applications must go before our Executive Committee who scrutinise each individually.
CHAMBER MEMBER BENEFITS - These are some of the reasons members join the Chamber
To expand my business contacts at Chamber events
To get advice on exporting or importing
To give my business credibility
To get/offer member to member benefits
To obtain local independent representation
To make savings on telecoms/electricity/gas/water, vehicle recovery, healthcare etc
To support the Suffolk business community
To get website space – company profile, post news, advertise business events and much more
To get discounts on export certification charges
24 hour 'free' Chamber Legal Advice Line Value a minimum of £130.00 per annum for the smallest business
and here are a few more . . .
CHAMBER CONNECT
discounted business facilities across the Chamber network
It provides the first in a series of business and leisure benefits being developed for members and their employees. No matter where your business takes you, your Chamber Connect Membership Card will make life easier!
http://www.chamberconnect.info
CHAMBER UTILITIES
save money on your utility bills
Gas, electricity, water and fuel costs reduced.
Click on the link below for full details.
http://utilityauditing.co.uk/chamber/suffolk/
AXA PPP HEALTHCARE
Suffolk Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with AXA PPP HEALTHCARE to offer all Chamber members access to affordable private medical insurance with unique benefits in the form of the Chamber Business Choice Healthcare package.
In today's competitive work environment running a successful business is greatly dependent on a healthy and motivated team. Time off work due to sickness can be costly with not only direct financial implications to account for, but also team moral and performance may suffer due to increased work loads and demands on other members of the team.
The Chamber Business Choice Healthcare package could help to reduce sickness absence by providing early access to investigation and, where necessary, treatment to help your employees make an early recovery and return to health - and back to work. The package could also help you to retain your best people and recruit the right candidates. With this unique package Chamber members get access to:
50% off your Chamber renewal fees for the next three years (for new direct customers).
Access to a free telephone employee assistance programme for all of your insured employees (exclusive to Chamber members).
No claims discounts.
A wide range of options to suit your budget.
A dedicated account manager to look after your scheme throughout its lifetime.
Just to let you know, one of our advisers may be calling you soon to talk about how we may be able to help your business healthcare needs. Or you can call us first for more information on: 0800 38 77 54 quoting [SUF] (Lines are open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, calls may be recorded).
For details of our Chamber Business Choice Healthcare package, please visit our Chamber support site at www.axappphealthcare.co.uk/chambers where you can find articles on sickness absence management for small businesses and general advice on growing your business. Healthy staff for a healthy business!
CHAMBER PRIMARY HEALTH PLAN
Whether its absence you need to manage, or recruitment and retention that need a boost, the exclusively available Chamber Primary Health Plan has been developed in conjunction with the British Chambers of Commerce to meet your needs. The Chamber plan provides employees with cash benefits towards routine healthcare such as new glasses or contact lenses, dental treatment, therapy treatments and consultations together with access to diagnostic scanning facilities, an Employee Assistance Programme and personal accident cover.
An effective absence and risk management tool and a valuable employee benefit, the Chamber Primary Health Plan could help you to:
To find out more about how your company can start benefiting from the Chamber Primary Health Plan call us today on 0845 602 1629, email businessenquiries@westfieldhealth.com or simply fill in the on-line form at http://www.westfieldhealth.com/chamber and we will call you back.
CHAMBER FLEET ASSIST -Up to 59% off AA fleet breakdown cover for Chamber members
For more information or to take up this offer,
please call 0800 55 11 88 quoting reference 0360.
and there are more offers . . .
Give your fleet an advantage
The AA has joined forces with Arval to bring you Chamber Fleet Advantage, a brand new service that helps to take the hassle out of fleet management and help you get on with running your business and satisfying your customers.
Advantage advisor who will send you all details and an application form.
Just let them know which Chamber you are a member of.
Roadside Relay Relay Home Offer Standard Saving
Plus Start Price Price
† Up to 35% breakdown fees only, based on a fleet of 3-6 vehicles.
http://www.theAA.com
CHAMBER PAYMENT SERVICES
from Bank of Scotland Merchant Services
Bank of Scotland Merchant Services is delighted to have been chosen by BCC as a preferred supplier of Credit and Debit card processing.
The benefits to each member include:
• Reduced rates for card processing
• State of the art terminal including Chip & Pin
• On-line reporting and statements if required
• Cashback if required
• No joining fee
• Very simple procedure to transfer to Bank of Scotland Merchant Services
• You won't have to move your bank account
Further information is available on the Notice Board in the Members' area of the Suffolk Network site. www.suffolkchamber.co.uk
'Free' Contracts of Employment for all Suffolk Chamber/Suffolk Network Members!
Many businesses do not realise that the Employment Act 2002 will, greatly increase the importance of issuing correct terms and conditions of employment, or Contracts of Employment as they are often known.
Chamber/Suffolk Network members can now issue legally correct personalised terms of employment simply and easily and FREE! This electronic question and answer system of writing contracts usually takes about 15 minutes to set up. It can be extended to form a miniature personnel system if required.
Members
To view the system or register to use Your e-Personnel, you will need a user name and password. These are available from the Notice Board in the members' only area of this website. If you have forgotten your password please email the Editor Alternatively, please contact Tel: 01473 694805.
International Trade Team - helping you to export
EXPORT ADVICE & CONSULTANCY
Export Library and Information including CD ROMS
Translation & Interpreting Bureau
Grant Finding & Tender Monitoring Service
Electronic Monthly Exporting Newsletter (SITrader)
For further information please telephone Rowena Hughes
on 01473 694817 OR LINDA THORNTON - LOWESTOFT & WAVENEY 07767 688106
SUFFOLK BUSINESS DIRECTORY
'Free' to members - annually updated directory listing
Suffolk businesses.
The directory has been running for many years and is a joint venture between Suffolk County Council and Suffolk Chamber of Commerce. Have you moved? Has your telephone/fax number or email address changed? Have any other details changed?
To ensure that your entry in the directory is correct, please ensure that you inform us of any changes as soon as possible. PLEASE NOTE - To meet publishing deadlines, all amendments must be received by the end of November each year. Download the Change of Details form.
Contact: Wendy Chaplin - Information Co-ordinator
Direct Dial Tel: 01473 694800
There is also a 'Change of Details' form in the current directory, which can be faxed to Wendy.
BUSINESS INFORMATION
Suffolk Chamber Business Information Service is free to all members. It is designed to provide the information you need to manage your business more effectively. At competitive prices we can supply listings of companies and labels for you to target potential customers.
We have a 6000+ publication reference library holding a full range of UK and international reference manuals, directories, CD ROMS, source books, lists of potential customers etc. We can be an important factor in directing customers to our members. The library is pleased to receive members' business brochures, which will be kept in alphabetical order for easy reference.
An area can be set aside to allow members to conduct desk research or to browse at their leisure. For all business information please contact:
Wendy Chaplin - Information Co-ordinator
Direct Dial Tel: 01473 694800
24 HOUR 'FREE' CHAMBER LEGAL ADVICE LINE
What is the Chamber Legal Advice Line?
A comprehensive 24 hour Legal Advice Line service, which offers Chamber members unlimited access to free help and advice on commercial and employment law, health and safety, environmental health, taxation and construction safety.
What does Chamber Legal Advice Line Offer?
Direct access to professional advice. Chamber Legal Advice Line provides members with qualified advice, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, over the telephone.
Free, unlimited access. Chamber Legal Advice Line is free of charge, irrespective of the number of calls made.
Comprehensive expertise. Advice is available on the following areas, covering both English and Scottish Law: Commercial Law, Employment Law, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Tax & VAT, Payments, Debts and other related matters.
For further information contact: Linda Thornton Chief Officer on 01502 502200.
REPRESENTATION
Suffolk Chamber and therefore Lowestoft & Waveney Chamber exists to help its members in whatever way we can. We are a strong, independent and private sector led Chamber of Commerce. Your views are important; collectively they can be presented to government in all its forms - local, regional, national and international. Suffolk Chamber has many contacts and is well respected, so when we raise issues on your behalf, we receive a fair hearing from the people who matter.
If you have any concerns on matters which affect your business, or on factors which can improve your business, let us know and we shall do our best to help, both publicly and privately. Remember, we are independent, owned and run by Suffolk businesses - your real partner in business. Please contact Linda Thornton.
TRAINING & SUPPORT
Suffolk TAP
Suffolk TAP (Training Advice Points) - 6,000 training courses data online from over 200 training providers. Click on the link below for further information. http://www.suffolktap.co.uk
LABELS & LISTINGS of Suffolk Chamber Members
Our Information Co-ordinator, Wendy Chaplin, can supply labels and listings of Suffolk Chamber members (excluding email addresses). She can sort them by postcode, trade category, SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) and size of company measured by number of employees. Members*/non-members can benefit from self-adhesive labels, business listings with company name, contact, telephone number, fax number, website, number of staff, details of products or services and trade categories. It is also possible for information to be supplied in an Excel spreadsheet format. *Preferential rates for members.
For additional information and detailed costs of your exact requirements, please contact:
Wendy Chaplin - Information Co-ordinator
Direct Dial Tel: 01473 694800
Fax: 01473 603888
CREDIT CHECKING
This confidential service is designed to ensure that you have first-class financial business information readily available on the companies with which you trade. Where possible, Limited Company Reports and Individual Credit Check details are faxed back the same day and invoices are issued at the beginning of the next month. Please contact Wendy Chaplin, Information Co-ordinator, for further information and pricing:
Direct Dial Tel: 01473 694800
Fax: 01473 603888
DESK DIARY & PUBLICATIONS
All members receive a complimentary desk diary and business card wallet. There are opportunities to advertise in or sponsor the desk diary or other Chamber publications. Budget summary cards are also provided each year by PKF Accountants. For further information contact: John Dugmore - Chief Executive Suffolk Chamber of Commerce
Commission Free Currency & Travellers Cheques
All staff of Suffolk Chamber of Commerce/Suffolk Network members can use this service for business or holiday foreign exchange. Please read the details and if you wish to have commission free foreign exchange use the freephone number 0800 413608. The Royal Bank of Scotland have arranged a service specially for Chamber members to supply you with all the travel money you will need either for a Trade Mission, or an overseas business or leisure trip.
QUARTERLY ECONOMIC SURVEY.
The UK Government needs to know what business thinks. In Suffolk we have a quarterly survey, which is well established and supported and gets your views to where it matters.
The British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey has been running for many years and is a valued and high profile survey. The information is used at the quarterly Suffolk Chamber Bank of England Panel meetings. Together with other Chambers in the UK, it is submitted to the Monetary Policy Committee who decide on Interest Rates each month. This survey is mailed to a statistically balanced group of members and non-members throughout the county of Suffolk. With the benefit of the Internet, it is now possible for businesses in the county to input their views direct over the Internet.
To do this log onto http://www.britishchamber.org.uk/qes You will need to enter the password 'economy' and the Chamber ID Number 77. This will enable us to have a full set of results for the county of Suffolk and we look forward to receiving your contribution.
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