Once accepted as a member you will have the benefit of being registered by a prestigious trade organisation. The CBT will avail you with numerous advantages over your competitors, assisting you to succeed in a competitive market with so many new regulations in addition to EU regulations being imposed on small and large businesses alike.
1. LOGO USE. "The Sign of Quality"
2. VEHICLE STICKERS
3. MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE
4. CBT MEMBERSHIP CARDS
5. ASSURANCE LETTERS
6. PHOTO ID CARDS
7. FREE WEBSITE AND HOSTING
8. FREE WEBSITE (SEO) REPORTS
9. FREE ENHANCED DIRECTORY ADVERTISING
10. FREE UK VAT REGISTRATION
11. THE RESIDENTS CLUB
12. STATIONERY
13. PRINTING
14. CREDIT CONTROL ADVICE
15. SMALL CLAIMS & BAD DEBTS
16. ACCOUNTANCY AND BUSINESS ADVICE
17. COMMERCIAL INSURANCE
18. FINANCE AND MORTGAGES
19. LEGAL ADVICE
20. BUSINESS HELP LINES
APPLY NOW AND JOIN THE CBT
2. VEHICLE STICKERS
3. MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE
4. CBT MEMBERSHIP CARDS
5. ASSURANCE LETTERS
6. PHOTO ID CARDS
7. FREE WEBSITE AND HOSTING
8. FREE WEBSITE (SEO) REPORTS
9. FREE ENHANCED DIRECTORY ADVERTISING
10. FREE UK VAT REGISTRATION
11. THE RESIDENTS CLUB
12. STATIONERY
13. PRINTING
14. CREDIT CONTROL ADVICE
15. SMALL CLAIMS & BAD DEBTS
16. ACCOUNTANCY AND BUSINESS ADVICE
17. COMMERCIAL INSURANCE
18. FINANCE AND MORTGAGES
19. LEGAL ADVICE
20. BUSINESS HELP LINES
APPLY NOW AND JOIN THE CBT
1. LOGO USE. "The sign of Quality"
Displaying our unique Logo in Shop Windows, with your advertising and Stationery etc. shows that you are a registered current member of the CBT. Your customers will value the fact they are dealing with a reputable business giving you an advantage and placing you ahead of your competitors. We supply suitable adhesive logos and labels for this purpose. Logos for use with stationary and for your website can be downloaded and assistance is given free of charge to place logos on your website.
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2. VEHICLE STICKERS
Vinyl vehicle stickers are provided within your membership pack to enable recognition whilst on the move. Additional stickers are provided to members on request and they are displayed as proof of membership to the Confederation.
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3. MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE
The CBT Membership Certificate gives you additional credibility. It demonstrates to clients and customers that you are a registered member, trading honestly and fairly, meeting all legal requirements of your profession or trade. Your membership certificate can be proudly displayed at your place of business, office or showroom.
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4. CBT MEMBERSHIP CARDS
We supply membership cards for your convenience. They an be produced as proof of membership when dealing with customers and prospective clients.
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5. ASSURANCE LETTERS FOR CUSTOMERS
Letters of assurance can be provided for you to attach to estimates given to customers. They can improve your conversion rate of firm orders from quotations and assist when dealing with customers.
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6. PHOTO ID CARDS
Photo ID cards are available for your customer facing employees. These can be shown to the public and potential customers as identification and proof of membership. Police are currently advising the public to request this form of identification to deter criminal activity. Request Photo ID Cards
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7. FREE WEBSITE AND HOSTING
If you require a website we will provide and Host a five page website Free of Charge with no setup charges as a membership benefit. You will be responsible to pay for the domain name (currently a ".co.uk" domain is charged at £9.50 for a 2 year period). The website will be customised and tailored to suit your own company brand and placed live on the web. See examples of previously supplied sites here. You can find more info on web services Here>>
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8. FREE WEBSITE (SEO) REPORTS
If you already have a website it is important that your potential customers can find you.
• A Business Website Report worth £80.00 yours FREE from our professional web developer and search engine consultant.
• Ideas to drive targeted visitors to your website.
• Search engine optimisation tips which can help you jump above competitors websites and drive the people searching for your products or services to your website. More>>
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9. FREE ENHANCED DIRECTORY ADVERTISING
Guaranteed enhanced entry to the business directory with an additional full page designed for Google, Yahoo, Bing and other major search engines, displaying your business contact details, with a links driving customers to your website. This is quality continuous advertising 52 weeks a year with an opportunity for the millions of online users to view your products/services and to make contact with you.
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10. FREE UK VAT REGISTRATION
Once a company's annual sales revenue reaches the threshold (currently £67,000), it is required to register with HM Revenue and Customs for Value Added Tax (VAT). The HMRC requirement is for a company to register for VAT if it expects the total sales revenue for the year to equal or go beyond the threshold amount. If you are required to register for VAT we will make an application on your behalf. Companies are currently charging £75 for this service however it’s absolutely FREE to CBT members.
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11. THE RESIDENTS CLUB
Membership is completely Free and open to the public, offering protection from rogue traders by using our trade members. There are Benefits to Resident Club members and we forward to CBT trade members, requests by residents for discounted quotations. This initiative has proven to be a mutually rewarding way for both Trade Members to obtain business and Resident Club members to get work done at reasonable costs. More>>
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12. STATIONERY
As a member of the CBT you are entitled to use our logo on; Letterheads, Complimentary Slips, Business Cards, Leaflets, advertising media, etc. This greatly enhances your business image and promotes customer confidence leading to greater business success.
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13. PRINTING SERVICE
Let Us Quote for Your Printing. We provide a service to cater for your printing requirements. You can save money by placing your order with us. We provide a fast turnaround using your artwork or you can let us design for you. Call 0845 388 3968 or Contact Us for a quotation.
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14. CREDIT CONTROL ADVICE
Cash flow is vital to small businesses and good credit policy and control is essential. Every business at some point in time is owed money and if the debtor decides not to pay up what do you do? We give you useful advice in the art of recovering debts using the courts and our debt collection procedures.
Top of page
15. SMALL CLAIMS & BAD DEBTS
If required we will initiate debt collection procedures, sending letters to business debtors at no cost to members. We will prepare small claims for the courts on behalf of members. Stop the headache of unpaid invoices, they affect your cash flow and take up endless time and resources. More>>
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16. ACCOUNTANCY AND BUSINESS ADVICE
Every business is unique and requires a unique service. Our aim is to put our members first, to find a professional to understand their situation and provide a first class service tailored to their specific needs.
Top of page
17. COMMERCIAL INSURANCE
If you are looking for good commercial insurance advice, choosing cheap commercial insurance that provides quality cover makes excellent business sense. Having the right commercial insurance can be a legal requirement. The CBT will find a broker with a solid reputation in commercial insurance so you are provided with expert commercial insurance advice to ensure your business is properly covered at the lowest possible rate.
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18. FINANCE AND MORTGAGES
Today's commercial lending market has more lenders and more packages for you to choose from than ever before, making for a very competitive environment. Which is good for you because these lenders are all striving to offer you the best deal in order to gain you as a customer. The downside is that if you attempt to choose the best deal for you and your particular circumstances it can be very confusing and frustrating. Commercial mortgages are also much more complex than a residential mortgage. The CBT will strive to get the best from the current market for you and your business in the quickest and easiest way possible.
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19. LEGAL ADVICE
We can provide access to a network of solicitors across the UK that can advise small and medium-sized businesses on any legal issue including contracts, commercial property, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, debt collection, employment issues, licensing and intellectual property. You save yourself time searching for a solicitor and know that you are obtaining high quality and good value legal advice.
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20. BUSINESS HELP LINES
Answers to all of your business related questions. We are generating a vast amount of help lines/links to enable you to access free information. This will assist and enable you to develop and run your business smoothly.
Top of page
2. VEHICLE STICKERS
Vinyl vehicle stickers are provided within your membership pack to enable recognition whilst on the move. Additional stickers are provided to members on request and they are displayed as proof of membership to the Confederation.
Top of page
3. MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE
The CBT Membership Certificate gives you additional credibility. It demonstrates to clients and customers that you are a registered member, trading honestly and fairly, meeting all legal requirements of your profession or trade. Your membership certificate can be proudly displayed at your place of business, office or showroom.
Top of page
4. CBT MEMBERSHIP CARDS
We supply membership cards for your convenience. They an be produced as proof of membership when dealing with customers and prospective clients.
Top of page
5. ASSURANCE LETTERS FOR CUSTOMERS
Letters of assurance can be provided for you to attach to estimates given to customers. They can improve your conversion rate of firm orders from quotations and assist when dealing with customers.
Top of page
6. PHOTO ID CARDS
Photo ID cards are available for your customer facing employees. These can be shown to the public and potential customers as identification and proof of membership. Police are currently advising the public to request this form of identification to deter criminal activity. Request Photo ID Cards
Top of page
7. FREE WEBSITE AND HOSTING
If you require a website we will provide and Host a five page website Free of Charge with no setup charges as a membership benefit. You will be responsible to pay for the domain name (currently a ".co.uk" domain is charged at £9.50 for a 2 year period). The website will be customised and tailored to suit your own company brand and placed live on the web. See examples of previously supplied sites here. You can find more info on web services Here>>
Top of page
8. FREE WEBSITE (SEO) REPORTS
If you already have a website it is important that your potential customers can find you.
• A Business Website Report worth £80.00 yours FREE from our professional web developer and search engine consultant.
• Ideas to drive targeted visitors to your website.
• Search engine optimisation tips which can help you jump above competitors websites and drive the people searching for your products or services to your website. More>>
Top of page
9. FREE ENHANCED DIRECTORY ADVERTISING
Guaranteed enhanced entry to the business directory with an additional full page designed for Google, Yahoo, Bing and other major search engines, displaying your business contact details, with a links driving customers to your website. This is quality continuous advertising 52 weeks a year with an opportunity for the millions of online users to view your products/services and to make contact with you.
Top of page
10. FREE UK VAT REGISTRATION
Once a company's annual sales revenue reaches the threshold (currently £67,000), it is required to register with HM Revenue and Customs for Value Added Tax (VAT). The HMRC requirement is for a company to register for VAT if it expects the total sales revenue for the year to equal or go beyond the threshold amount. If you are required to register for VAT we will make an application on your behalf. Companies are currently charging £75 for this service however it’s absolutely FREE to CBT members.
Top of page
11. THE RESIDENTS CLUB
Membership is completely Free and open to the public, offering protection from rogue traders by using our trade members. There are Benefits to Resident Club members and we forward to CBT trade members, requests by residents for discounted quotations. This initiative has proven to be a mutually rewarding way for both Trade Members to obtain business and Resident Club members to get work done at reasonable costs. More>>
Top of page
12. STATIONERY
As a member of the CBT you are entitled to use our logo on; Letterheads, Complimentary Slips, Business Cards, Leaflets, advertising media, etc. This greatly enhances your business image and promotes customer confidence leading to greater business success.
Top of page
13. PRINTING SERVICE
Let Us Quote for Your Printing. We provide a service to cater for your printing requirements. You can save money by placing your order with us. We provide a fast turnaround using your artwork or you can let us design for you. Call 0845 388 3968 or Contact Us for a quotation.
Top of page
14. CREDIT CONTROL ADVICE
Cash flow is vital to small businesses and good credit policy and control is essential. Every business at some point in time is owed money and if the debtor decides not to pay up what do you do? We give you useful advice in the art of recovering debts using the courts and our debt collection procedures.
Top of page
15. SMALL CLAIMS & BAD DEBTS
If required we will initiate debt collection procedures, sending letters to business debtors at no cost to members. We will prepare small claims for the courts on behalf of members. Stop the headache of unpaid invoices, they affect your cash flow and take up endless time and resources. More>>
Top of page
16. ACCOUNTANCY AND BUSINESS ADVICE
Every business is unique and requires a unique service. Our aim is to put our members first, to find a professional to understand their situation and provide a first class service tailored to their specific needs.
Top of page
17. COMMERCIAL INSURANCE
If you are looking for good commercial insurance advice, choosing cheap commercial insurance that provides quality cover makes excellent business sense. Having the right commercial insurance can be a legal requirement. The CBT will find a broker with a solid reputation in commercial insurance so you are provided with expert commercial insurance advice to ensure your business is properly covered at the lowest possible rate.
Top of page
18. FINANCE AND MORTGAGES
Today's commercial lending market has more lenders and more packages for you to choose from than ever before, making for a very competitive environment. Which is good for you because these lenders are all striving to offer you the best deal in order to gain you as a customer. The downside is that if you attempt to choose the best deal for you and your particular circumstances it can be very confusing and frustrating. Commercial mortgages are also much more complex than a residential mortgage. The CBT will strive to get the best from the current market for you and your business in the quickest and easiest way possible.
Top of page
19. LEGAL ADVICE
We can provide access to a network of solicitors across the UK that can advise small and medium-sized businesses on any legal issue including contracts, commercial property, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, debt collection, employment issues, licensing and intellectual property. You save yourself time searching for a solicitor and know that you are obtaining high quality and good value legal advice.
Top of page
20. BUSINESS HELP LINES
Answers to all of your business related questions. We are generating a vast amount of help lines/links to enable you to access free information. This will assist and enable you to develop and run your business smoothly.
Top of page
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