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 - Write Your Marketing Plan in a Day - 4th August 2020
Live Online Course - Creative Thinking & Innovation: Think Outside the Box - 5th August 2020
Live Online Course - The Science of Business Storytelling - 6th August 2020
Live Online Course - Using Google Analytics to Improve Your Marketing - 11th August 2020
Live Online Course - Grow Your Sales With Digital Advertising - 12th August 2020
Live Online Course - Think Smart: Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills - 13th August 2020
Live Online Course - Grow Your List, Grow Your Business: Effective Email Marketing Live - 18th August 2020
Psychology of Member Engagement - Birmingham - 16th September 2020
Chairmans Seminar - 17th September 2020 - FULLY BOOKED
Crisis Communications Workshop, London, 1st October 2020
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