Member Benefits
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Membership Benefits
A member interviewed recently for a Sunday Times feature on the FSB said: "I wouldn't consider being in business now without being a member of the FSB."
Speaking to the Daily Express another member added: "No small firm is an island. Success depends on knowing where to get the expertise."
It is this philosophy that underpins the wide range of benefits on offer to FSB members.
For example, members have access to an exclusive legal helpline that operates 24 hours-a-day and provides assistance and advice on issues such as employment law, taxation, VAT, DSS, PAYE, health and safety and insurance.
In one day in July 2003 the FSB legal advice line handled over 200 enquiries on a Data Protection Services Scam. At a saving of £95 a time this represented a collective saving to members of £20,000.
Members can also boast:
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Legal Protection - an exclusive range of services including insurance of up to £1,000,000 for legal and professional fees, representation at employment tribunals, assistance with claims, defences, negotiating settlements, preparation for trials and a tax advisor for inland revenue investigations
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Finance - tailor made lending schemes for businesses looking to expand, invest in property or purchase other businesses
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Business banking service - including a deposit account 0.5% under the base rate and a credit card
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Broadband - members can save over £80 a year on a years' Internet access compared to BT as well as take advantage of email, web hosting and technical support
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Factoring - cash flow solutions and invoice chasing
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Financial Services, a range of services which includes personal finance planning, life insurance, group pensions
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Insurance services - hassle free insurance and advice
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Telecom - members can save up to 88% off their standard calls
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Vehicle solutions - help for all your motoring requirements
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Comprehensive, cost effective medical cover
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Travel service - an exclusive travel service for FSB members
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EPOS - exclusive rates on mobile electronic point of sale
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Call Recording Solutions - At last! Affordable and friendly call recording solutions specifically designed to cater for small businesses' needs.
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Online - members-only online directory and members-only website areas
Membership fees:
- £70 per year for a sole trader, then based on a sliding scale according to number of employees.
- There is an initial £30 registration fee.
Membership enquiries:
FSB
Blackpool Business Park,
Sir Frank Whittle Way,
Blackpool FY4 2FE
Tel: 01253 336000
Fax: 01253 348046
Website:www.fsb.org.uk
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