Helping associations with strategic development and the day to day running of their organisation and promoting associations to Government, industry and the wider public.
Why Join Us?
The Trade Association Forum is the only organisation of its kind and we have Government support as the first choice organisation to deal with trade associations. Our supporting department is the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). We are the ‘association of associations’ and we are here to provide you and your team with similar support to that which you provide to your members. Membership is open to any kind of membership body in the UK, all of which have many similar challenges in common in terms of their operational activities. Our range of services and activities are designed to assist you in the strategic development and day-to-day running of your organisation and we work hard to promote the excellent contribution that associations make to Government, industry and the wider public.
Further information about joining our community of associations can be obtained from Linda Cavender on T: +44 (0)20 3869 8650.
Events
Live Online Course - Copywriting Masterclass: Write to Sell, Write to Explain - 4th November 2020
Live Online Course - Write Your Marketing Plan in One Day - 17th November 2020
Live Online Course - Big Four Social Media: Grow Your Business with Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook - 24th November 2020
Digital Psychology for Increased Enquiries, Leads and Sales - 25th November 2020
Live Online Course - Pricing for Profit: How to Apply the Psychology of Pricing - 1st December 2020
Live Online Course - Science of Sales: Apply Psychology to Win More Business - 2nd December 2020
Live Online Course - Copywriting Masterclass: Write to Sell, Write to Explain - 3rd December 2020
Live Online Course - Social Media Marketing Masterclass - 9th December 2020
Live Online Course - Negotiation Skills: Create More Opportunities And Value - Thursday, 10th December 2020
Live Online Course - Value Proposition Design - 15th December 2020
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Latest News
TAF is Moving!
After reviewing the current situation carefully, the Trade Association Forum’s Board has decided to implement a more permanent remote working solution, and we will no longer reside in the offices based at Cuffley. The change will take effect as from…
Beware of Spoof Emails
We have been informed by several of our members that there is a circulation of an email from several different sources which is attempting to sell the TAF database and implies affiliation with us by using our logo without permission….
100% Funding from HMRC for Staff Training via UK Customs Academy
HMRC are currently offering 100% grant funding for businesses to train their staff using the UK Customs Academy courses to help get ready for Brexit. Developed at the request of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to help businesses prepare for…
TAF Exchange Online 9th to 13th November 2020
We are excited to release sessions as part of the TAF Exchange Online 2020 for you to attend. Our keynotes, masterclasses and discussion groups are a fantastic opportunity for you to take advantage of the expertise of Government, exemplar trade…
Remote Working and the Risk of Social Engineering
Cyber-Security has already been a subject of increasing importance in the UK for some years, but with the Coronavirus pandemic forcing many organisations to implement remote working, the threat of cyber attacks must be taken even more seriously. This includes…
Are we facing a permanent new way of working from home?
By Gordon Glenister, CEO of Gordonglenister.com I was commissioned to complete extensive research into the impact of Covid-19 on membership bodies and trade associations which were surveyed. The results of this work highlighted a number of fascinating insights into how…
Government pledges £1 Million in response to ITV’s Help our Helplines campaign
Inspired by ITV’s Help Our Helplines campaign, the Government is donating £1 million to charities across the country through the Coronavirus Mental Health Response Fund, administered by Mind. The extra £1 million of Government funding comes as part of a…
Urgent message from the Business Secretary: are you ready for our new relationship with the EU?
There will be guaranteed changes from 1 January for businesses as we start our new relationship with the EU, and there are many actions you can take today to prepare. Find out what you need to do by visiting gov.uk/transition…
How you can power through the six-month wall?
Worried about surviving the next phase of lockdown? Dr Aisha Ahmad shares her hard-won advice from disaster zones. In any sustained crisis, the six-month mark is difficult. Most of us have now lived through pandemic lockdowns and restrictions for half…
Government publishes updated GB-EU Border Operating Model
On 8th October, the Government ramped up preparations for the end of the transition period by publishing an updated Border Operating Model, which provides further detail on how the GB-EU border will work and the actions that traders, hauliers and…