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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP |
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Associate Memberships
* All our Members are registered as Associate Members of the Forum of Private Business and can access their Help Line, at no cost.
Business Opportunities
* Increases your business opportunities by positive networking with our other other members and our visitors
* Opportunity of free publicity at our monthly meetings with the opportunity to display your flyers at our monthly meetings at no cost
* Attendance at the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry events
Business Support
* Business support from UK Trade & Investment
Discounts
* Aim Trading
* Food Links
* Food Trade Review
* The Food Machinery Company
Help and Advice
* Advice from industry experienced consultants via our Help Line on (020) 8868 0113 or administration@thefoodclub.org.uk
* Technical help from The Food Club Support Team, often at no charge
* Practical help in a crisis eg fires, floods, bombs, malicious contamination etc
* Help with HACCP, BRC accreditation and ISO 9000 requirements
* Interim management help for production, quality and technical departments
* Access to local pilot plant/development facilities in NW London
* Help with new product development
* Help with packaging issues
* Help with packaging design
* Support from the London Chamber of Commerce Help Line
* Assistance from Energy Solutions (North West London) to reduce energy usage
* Help with finding premises in the West London and other London areas
Legal Assistance & Regulations
* Legal advice from one of the largest UK legal practices. They have a separate Food section as well as a Health & Safety section
Members Spotlight
* You write up to 1,000 words, and you can include pictures, and we will post it on our web site. We would like that this is original material which is not on your web site since we link to your web site automatically. This is free publicity and a number of our members have had some positive leads.
Monthly Meetings
* Priority attendance to regular monthly meetings and outside activities
* Expert food sector speakers with time for questions and the opportunity to network with them over a meal
News
* News about Members' new products and innovations
Training
* Reduced fees for some training courses and seminars
* Information about current courses for Food Hygiene training
Web Site Publicity
* Free listing on The Food Club web site
* Free link from The Food Club web site to your web site (this can significantly help you with your 'hit rate')
* Help with buying or selling a food business at reduced commercial rates
* Advertisements in the 'Classified Section' on the web site. Advertisements are free for our Members
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