WHY JOIN THE BTAA 

 

 

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The main reason to join the BTAA is to be part of a networking organisation which can recommend you to where to go in the industry to help your business grow.  We offer expert confidential and impartial advice and help to promote you to suppliers and retailers to you.  We work with designers, consultants and agents and are able to put people in touch with one another.   We work with start-up companies and see their plans all the way through to fuition. We also offer many benefits and discounts, including rebates when exhibiting at some UK trade fairs which means YOU SAVE MONEY.  We have an export department of 5 staff and if and when you are ready to export we are the place to help you with funding for shows and information on where to exhibit and when.

 

The BTAA prides itself on being the first point of contact for the industry, for advice and updates, guidance on industry legislation and information. We have industry reports which can help you when setting up a business, or when you need to research more about a particular product/brand.

It's good to have a friend at the other end of the phone/email.

 

Aims and Objectives BTAA 2008 Updated 2010

 

Benefit from:

• Benefit from closer links with suppliers, retailers and consumers.
• Bi-monthly updates (via email) for members on all news, legislation
• Be part of an organization that brings together all sectors of the industry.
• Share views with members and lobby on issues affecting your business
• Obtain 'Executive Summaries' on the travelgoods, handbag and accessories industries.
• The BTAA’s growing range of bespoke services are designed to help members manage their business more effectively and to save money.
• We have an expert team in our Export Department who can help you with applying for grants and reimbursements to travel to trade fairs, Catalogue and sample opportunities, missions overseas.
• Discounts are available off exhibiting at many UK trade fairs and many other services to help your business. See Member benefits and Discounts for more info on  Member Discounts and benefits

In most cases the rebates a member company receives are often more than the initial membership fee..

The BTAA will help your Business Grow and Compete.

  

Download the Application Form PDF now !  Rates for year

 

For further details on Supplier or Retailer membership services and discounts go to...

                Retailer Benefits                   or                       Supplier Benefits

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Join the BTAA and be part of a 'United Industry'.