The transition period has ended and new rules are here – Act now to keep your business moving
The transition period has ended and the UK has left the EU customs union and single market and now enjoys a zero tariffs, zero quotas relationship with the EU as an independent trading nation. Following the signing of the UK…
Is your website working hard enough for you?
As the pandemic rumbles on, it has never been more important to have an effective digital presence for your business. Your website is a critically important window to the world: the place you share your message, merchandise your products, and…
Is your business ready for changes at the end of the year?
The transition period is ending on 31st December and there will be no extension. The UK will no longer be part of the EU Customs Union and Single Market. This means that, regardless of whether we reach a free trade…
Tranisition Readiness Flyer Available
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy have produced a flyer on Transition Readiness from the Business Secretary. It provides some general advice on what businesses must do after the transition period ends on 31 December 2020. All business…
Communicating to Members in Uncertain Times
In the second of our series of articles looking at the impact the Coronavirus has had on our industry, Gordon Glenister, CEO of Membership World and consultant advisor takes a look at the effect this has had on our communications…
Extra Value for Your Membership
There’s nothing better than being able to offer extra benefits to the members of your Trade Association. Choosing the right IBG provider to partner with can benefit your organisation as well as offering great perks for your membership. Plus, working…
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Extended – FAQs
Earlier this month, the Government announced modifications to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) as from 1st November, and they have extended the scheme now until 31st March 2021. The original CJRS was due to end on 31st October, with…
Mental Health at Work
At least one in six workers experiences common mental health problems, including anxiety and depression. Research from mental health charity Mind shows that work is the biggest cause of stress in people’s lives, even more so than debt or financial…
Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index
Mental health charity, Mind, have a Workplace Wellbeing Index, which is a benchmark of best practice for the important topic of mental health in the workplace. Every employer depends on having healthy and productive employees – we all know that…
TOGETHER FOR OUR PLANET – the UK’s year of climate action
We cannot afford to wait to act against the threat of climate change. We must work together to protect our planet and people and ensure a greener, more resilient future for us all. The UK will host the UN climate…
Prime Minister outlines Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution
The Prime Minister has this morning set out his Ten Point Plan, covering clean energy, transport, nature and innovative technologies. This ambitious strategy will create and support up to 250,000 British jobs; and allow the UK to forge ahead with…
The Hardening Insurance Market: An Increasing Cost for your Members to Consider
The insurance industry is run on cycles of ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ markets, both of which can impact your members’ businesses in different ways. Currently, the insurance market is hardening, and this means that the demand for insurance exceeds the supply…