Services from the GA - Retailers
Retail – GA membership for retailers - independent gift shops, gift and home multiples and online retailers.
Using only two or three services can easily cover the cost of your annual membership subscription!
Credit Card Processing
- A company with a credit card turnover of £75,000, currently paying 2% on credit card turnover, with GA preferential streamline rates would save over £550 per year on their credit card processing alone. (Please note the savings are calculated using a blended Visa and Mastercard credit card rate of 1.205% and are based on face to face rates only)
Credit Watch/Cash Flow
- An average size company can save £400 in service fees and £500 on funds using the considerable savings offered by Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance on factoring.
- Debt recovery – recovering old debts can be worth a minimum of £100.
Legal Helpline
- GA Legal Helpline saves £100 on immediate free advice on a range of legal issues.
- Employment issues – free 30 minutes advice could save a claim of £1000 and above.
- Agents helpline – free advice specifically on employment of agents – potential savings of hundreds of pounds on a compensation claim.
- Property helpline – free and direct access to advice on a whole range of property issues which can help members reduce their rates and rents.
Trading Standards
- Free helpline, guidelines and dispute arbitration service.
- One phone call seeking assistance on a trading standards issue could save a considerable amount of time and money.
- A ten minute phone call offering advice and direction worth £85.
Import
- Free helpline. Half an hours free advice worth £75.
- Potential savings from advice being taken and trading not being interrupted.
- Advice on tariff classification may save hundreds or thousands of pounds.
Private Healthcare
- Savings from 8% to 40% off standard BUPA rates, subject to criteria.
Insurance
- Various comprehensive and discounted policies to meet the specific needs of retailers.
Health & Safety
- Tailored health and safety policy for £20 saving at least £30.
- Free helpline may save hundreds of pounds by avoiding incorrect health and safety procedures and reducing risks and claims.
Logistics
- Savings on a wide range of warehousing, distribution and fulfilment services.
Website
- Interactive website with daily changing news, views and information.
- Members only area for discussion.
- Free page listing.
Product Sourcing
- Comprehensive computer database of manufacturers and suppliers of gift and home products providing an excellent opportunity to source the products you need.
Legislation
- Assistance and information on legislation affecting our industry, ie. Climate Change Levy, Packaging Waste, General Product Safety.
Free Monthly Trade Magazines
- Free copies of Gifts Today, Progressive Gifts & Home and Gift Focus Magazine – savings of £130 per annum.
Tax Free Shopping
- Helping you get more tourists through your door and increase your sales. Assistance in setting up a tax free shopping service.
Privileges at Gift and Home Trade Fairs:
- Avoid the cues and busy restaurants.
- Private lounge at Spring Fair Birmingham offering refreshments, catering and cloakroom facilities.
- At Home & Gift Harrogate, Top Drawer Shows (Spring, Autumn and Pulse), complimentary catalogues and use of the Indigo Lounge offering refreshments.
Information and Advice
- Your concerns are our concerns and our experienced team is always on hand to offer practical help and advice.
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Upcoming Events
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Torquay Fair
11 - 14 January 2009
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Top Drawer Spring
18 - 20 January 2009 -
Scotland's Trade Fair, Spring
25 - 27 January 2009 -
Spring Fair Birmingham
1 - 5 February 2009 -
GA's Credit Circle Discussion Group - London
18 March 2009 -
Press Room
- 04 Dec 08 Company late filing penalties increasing from 1 February 2009
- 03 Dec 08 Big savings on insurance and carriage for GA members
- 02 Dec 08 Are your products as safe and long-lasting as they should be?
- 01 Dec 08 The GA guide to selling precious metal jewellery
- 27 Nov 08 Pre-Budget Report Briefings
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