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The 300 UK based manufacturers and suppliers who form the membership of the BHETA account for annual UK retail sales of over £9.0 billion.
In our constant quest to enhance the commercial success of our members, the BHETA continually invests in an ever-expanding range of member services, either free of charge or at more than competitive rates.
With direct contact with Government and members' customers, both at home and overseas, the BHETA mission is "to represent our members' interests and contribute to their commercial success".
The best business is referred business - That's why Business over Breakfast clubs are being opened all over the UK and internationally. Offering just one place for each different type of business at each club means that every member benefits from having between 30 and 40 other members promoting their goods and/or services by word-of-mouth recommendation.
Our clubs are all about helping members not only to get more quality business but also helping them improve their presentation skills and being able to meet with and develop mutually beneficial relationships with other business people on a regular basis. The success of Business over Breakfast clubs is due to the success it brings to its members.
Business over Breakfast Clubs (BoB clubs) are possibly the newest and fastest growing chain of B-2-B network clubs in the UK. We offer exclusive membership and run clubs over breakfast either each week or every two weeks.
The EMCA is a body that represents private Care Homes and Nursing Homes for both the elderly and younger adults in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.
Whilst the emphasis upon high standards of care in residential accommodation remains the primary objective, together with the education and training of carers, East Midlands C.A.R.E. has a progressive approach towards the future of care in the community as a whole.
The FCL is London's premier food networking club. Members are food manufacturers, importers, exporters, wholesalers, distributors, caterers and suppliers to the food sector.
The organisation is a self-help initiative for companies in, or supplying, the food industry across London and the Home Counties. The aim is to encourage free trade between members and others to enable everyone to successfully expand their commercial activities.
The Club was formed in September 1996 with nearly 100 paid-up members.
As a membership led organisation which stimulates and supports the sustainable development of our industry in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire and Rutland, the Forum helps to promote and support a vibrant and varied food and drink sector.
Our members range from small cottage industries to large-scale manufacturers and from newly-launched start-up firms to well-established, traditional businesses.
GIMA's membership now exceeds 100 companies, large and small, and represents the major share of all the key sectors in the market excluding green goods. The combined total turnover of members' businesses at retail selling level is now approaching £1.5 billion.
The Association's basic objective is to promote and protect the commercial, trading and industrial interests of UK and EU based companies supplying the UK garden industry.
HEFF is the regional food group for the West Midlands representing local producers and we are proud to have such diversity and quality amongst them. Since 1998 we have been working on their behalf establishing contacts and building relationships with food retailers, wholesalers and food-service companies.
With these links and our knowledge of the food industry we assist a growing base of food and drink producers in the West Midlands introducing them to new markets and helping them develop their businesses along whichever route they choose.
The IDF was conceived in 1988 as a group to represent the views of doctors in active practice who did not hold a National Health Service post. It is now the UK's largest organisation for Independent Medical Practitioners, with a membership of 500 Specialists and General Practitioners working in a full or part-time practice.
The organisation hosts a wide range of events, ranging from the educational to networking and social, and actively negotiates with and influences those who monitor and seek to further regulate the private sector. The IDF also provides with healthcare legislation compliance and mentoring services. In addition, the Forum provides a place in which independent doctors can come together to exchange information, ideas and experiences.
The City of Inverness Traders Association (CITA)
CITA represents 110 members in Inverness Old Town, and is campaigning to enhance and revitalise the area. "CITA is only one year old, but is determined to see a brighter future for the Old Town," said spokesman Mr Morgan. "Our members are prepared to put in considerable effort to ensure that the focus, short and long term, is on the refurbishment of the Old Town area.
NFAN is a national organisation providing expertise and assistance in the formation of both farm and rural diversification enterprises. The NFAN successfully represents its members' interests and offers guidance and information from some of the best advisers in the country on a variety of important issues that affect their businesses.
With such knowledge and experience, the NFAN provides a professional service to all its members, helping to raise the profiles of all farm and rural attractions throughout the UK.
FARMA is a co-operative of farmers, producers selling on a local scale, and farmers' markets organisers.
FARMA works throughout the UK and is the largest organisation of its type in the world, representing direct sales to customers through farm shops, Pick-Your-Own, farmers' markets, home delivery, on-farm catering, and farm entertainment.
FARMA inspects farm retail and farmers' markets to ensure that they are 'the real thing'.
The NHF is open to all salon owners and self-employed hairdressers and beauticians working in a salon. Formed in 1942, the organisation exists to advance, defend, help, protect, promote and represent the interests of members in every possible way. NHF helps its members be more effective and efficient when running their business and ensures hairdressers have a voice heard in Government circles whenever issues arise that will affect their business.
The Newport and Gwent Chamber was founded in 1870 and has firmly established itself as Gwent's most prestigious business support organisation. The Chamber is exceptionally proud to have forged strong links with local businesses over a period spanning three centuries and we are recognised by our peers as a prestigious and valued member of the local business support sector.
The Chamber is owned and directed by its membership and is supported by annual subscriptions. We support and represent hundreds of local companies with the principal aim of helping to make your business a successful one, regardless of its size, age or sector. Our range of services is designed to benefit your business and offer real savings.
Taste of the West is a limited company led by a Board of Directors who represent the public, industry and community sector interests. Based in Exeter with the South West National Farmers' Union, and with a subsidiary office in Cornwall, the Board is supported by a Chief Executive and team who provide a variety of skills such as food technology, marketing, public relations, tourism, catering and information technology.
Taste of the West receives ongoing support from DEFRA via Food from Britain.
Torbay Hospitality Association aim to further the business interests of members and to promote tourism in Torbay. All accommodation providers have to meet minimum standards established by a National Inspection Scheme. Commercial Membership is available to those businesses relevant to and serving the hospitality industry. The Association is run by the Executive Committee, made up of volunteers elected by the membership.
 UK200GroupUK200Group is the leading professional quality assured network association of accountants and now including lawyers in the UK with 120 member firms spread throughout.
Members firms undergo a strict annual quality review, develop and refine technical skills and expertise and have the ability to access a vast resource of knowledge and experience within the membership. To look at the big picture and find your nearest quality assured member firm, please visit our website. |
