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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Rob@Blast off on October 20, 2014, 08:31:23 pm

Title: Anyone a member of a trade body?
Post by: Rob@Blast off on October 20, 2014, 08:31:23 pm: Just wondering if anyone's part of a trade organization and do you think it's worth while?
Title: Re: Anyone a member of a trade body?
Post by: Ian Lancaster on October 23, 2014, 02:32:55 pm: We've been members of the Federation of Small Businesses for many years. A friend of mine had an HMRC investigation and although they found nothing wrong, it cost him a fortune in accountancy fees.

The injustice of it made my blood boil, but that's how the system works - same as if you get called for jury service the pitiful allowance you get probably means you get penalised more than the one in the dock.

I joined the FSB the same day, been a member ever since. If I get caught up in an investigation (and it can happen to anyone, self employed, Ltd co, LLP etc) the FSB will provide expert help to deal with the HMRC and it won't cost me any more than the annual membership fee.

There are lots of other benefits, of course, including free business banking but for me the above is the reason I will always be a member.
Title: Re: Anyone a member of a trade body?
Post by: Norman & Sons Window & Gutter Cleaning on October 23, 2014, 04:57:56 pm: We are Members
Title: Re: Anyone a member of a trade body?
Post by: Frankybadboy on October 23, 2014, 06:25:29 pm: Quote from: Norman & Sons Window Cleaning Ltd on October 23, 2014, 04:57:56 pm
We are Members
are you a member of the national boating association ;D
Title: Re: Anyone a member of a trade body?
Post by: Dave Willis on October 23, 2014, 06:36:30 pm: Fishermans Friend ;)
Title: Re: Anyone a member of a trade body?
Post by: ChumBucket on October 23, 2014, 06:48:48 pm: Quote from: Dave Willis on October 23, 2014, 06:36:30 pm
Fishermans Friend ;)

You finished with the uphill gardeners club Dave?
Title: Re: Anyone a member of a trade body?
Post by: Dave Willis on October 23, 2014, 06:55:14 pm: Uphill Gardeners club ???
Title: Re: Anyone a member of a trade body?
Post by: Stephen.C on October 23, 2014, 06:56:54 pm: I'm a Member of the Frankie bad boy appreciation society. ;D
Title: Re: Anyone a member of a trade body?
Post by: Dave Willis on October 23, 2014, 06:58:11 pm: depreciating society more like.
Title: Re: Anyone a member of a trade body?
Post by: Frankybadboy on October 23, 2014, 06:59:21 pm: Quote from: Stephen.C on October 23, 2014, 06:56:54 pm
I'm a Member of the Frankie bad boy appreciation society. ;D
can you now pay your over due subs 30k plz
Title: Re: Anyone a member of a trade body?
Post by: Paul erithwc on October 23, 2014, 07:16:32 pm: I have been looking a the fsb and will join in the new year.

I also looked at both the FWC & MGWC

FWC seems totally out dated and not worth the £100+ per year

MGWC seems ok for £50 but it seems to be turning into a uk version of http://windowcleaningresource.com/
Title: Re: Anyone a member of a trade body?
Post by: JSMC on October 23, 2014, 07:55:21 pm: how much for the FSB?
Title: Re: Anyone a member of a trade body?
Post by: ChumBucket on October 23, 2014, 08:06:17 pm: Quote from: Dave Willis on October 23, 2014, 06:55:14 pm
Uphill Gardeners club ???

Fudge packers society? ;D
Title: Re: Anyone a member of a trade body?
Post by: Dave Willis on October 23, 2014, 08:07:59 pm: :o :-X
Title: Re: Anyone a member of a trade body?
Post by: Plankton on October 23, 2014, 08:48:15 pm: Quote from: ♦ChumBucket♦ on October 23, 2014, 08:06:17 pm
Quote from: Dave Willis on October 23, 2014, 06:55:14 pm
Uphill Gardeners club ???

Fudge packers society? ;D
Is the Cumbucket a member under a different alias. :D
Title: Re: Anyone a member of a trade body?
Post by: Stephen.C on October 23, 2014, 08:52:26 pm: Quote from: Frankybadboy on October 23, 2014, 06:59:21 pm
Quote from: Stephen.C on October 23, 2014, 06:56:54 pm
I'm a Member of the Frankie bad boy appreciation society. ;D
can you now pay your over due subs 30k plz

My Balance was great for a few hours Frank..........twats
Title: Re: Anyone a member of a trade body?
Post by: Norman & Sons Window & Gutter Cleaning on October 23, 2014, 09:55:53 pm: Quote from: JSMC on October 23, 2014, 07:55:21 pm
how much for the FSB?

£155 per year
Title: Re: Anyone a member of a trade body?
Post by: JSMC on October 23, 2014, 10:51:19 pm: just joined it.
Title: Re: Anyone a member of a trade body?
Post by: dave0123 on October 24, 2014, 06:46:56 pm: I used to be a memeber of the FWC but in my view its a complete waste of money!

They say stuff like discounted equipment but in fact it cots more than most other company's like window cleaning warehouse.

Basically you get a magazine every couple of months and that's it