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Membership Benefits
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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TRAINING & SUPPORT
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NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
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Here at BALI we are dedicated to helping you to help yourself. No, we don’t do the work for you but our mission is to provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to make your landscape business as successful as possible.
As part of member benefits you will be listed within the 'Who's who Landscape Directory 2011' - Click here to view
It’s true to say that with such a diverse industry, and with our members coming from every facet of that industry, not every benefit on offer will be of equal value to each and every member. However, it is equally true to say that unless members take the positive step to engage in the opportunities available, the full value of BALI membership will be elusive!
One of the most valued benefits of my membership (yes, I’m a member too) are the number of varied opportunities provided to network at both regional and national level. That’s why we have included in this leaflet two £50 vouchers, which you can redeem against a selection of BALI activities. Whether it’s a regional meeting or a workshop held at Landscape House, the style of meeting and the range of subjects are enormous! The list of events is on BALI’s new and improved website - and you can book on-line too.
I hope the information in this leaflet is a helpful reminder of why BALI membership is important to you and I look forward to meeting you at an event very soon.
Paul Cowell
BALI NATIONAL CHAIRMAN
Additional Benefits
Conference and Event Room Hire
The excellent facilities at Landscape House, Stoneleigh Park, are available to hire by arrangement at a fraction of the market rate.
Trade Magazine Discounts
Subscription rates to Horticulture Week and Garden Design Journal are heavily discounted for BALI members, saving you pounds each year.
Business Development
BALI Logo - the sign of professionalism, quality and accountability
Promoted widely, the BALI logo is a powerful marketing tool in the public, commercial and domestic sectors. Use it extensively on your stationery, promotional literature, website and vehicles, and set yourself apart from non-accredited contractors.
Who's Who Directory of members
Sent annually to over 3,500 landscape architects, local authorities and facilities managers, the Who's Who Directory is a comprehensive listing of BALI members - alphabetically, by region, and by discipline. If you work in the public and commercial sectors make sure your details are in front of the people that matter.
Landscape News
Editorial on your business or projects is FREE, and you pay just half the non-member's rates for advertising, in the Association's 52-page quarterly magazine. Full of industry news, member successes, training and development information, and informative articles and case studies, it's a 'must read'.
BALI website
www.bali.org.uk is your chance to reach the vast majority of customers who use the internet to search for products and services. BALI's on-line Membership Directory gives full information on your business, including a link to your website and the option for customers to contact you there and then by email. Promote your business on-line with news stories and use the Jobshop to advertise for staff at discounted members' rates. With your personal member log in you have access to a wealth of helpful business information and document templates, saving you time and money.
Use the professionals
Aimed at the domestic market to promote the customer benefits of employing you as a BALI member, this promotional leaflet can be personalised and given to your prospective customers
BALI National Landscape Awards
Only members can enter the annual BALI Awards - the largest and most prestigious landscape industry awards in the UK. Winning can have a major impact on your business so start thinking which of your projects is a potential entry for this year's awards. Sponsorship packages are available to BALI members who are keen to be associated with this major industry event.
Lobbying
By lobbying government at home and in Europe, BALI works hard to protect your business from poorly conceived regulations and legislation imposed by Brussels and Westminster. Where your ability to operate competitively is threatened, BALI is there putting the case for our industry and fighting your corner. We're stronger together.
Networking Opportunities
Regional Meetings and Events
Our nine BALI regions are run by local committees of BALI members who organise training and networking opportunities. These are an ideal opportunity to increase your knowledge, discuss work issues, find business opportunities and generally make the most of being a member of the BALI family.
Exhibitions and Conferences
BALI flies the flag at all relevant trade and consumer exhibitions and industry conferences. When you want to promote your own business, BALI negotiates favourable rates on your behalf so you can exhibit or attend independently under your company name. Details of relevant events are published in BALI Landscape News.
Training & Support
Workshops
BALI's programme of technical workshops, held at Landscape House, Stoneleigh Park, and at regional centres around the country, give you the opportunity to improve your professional skills at highly preferential rates. Subjects covered include:
- Design Principles
- Costings and Quoting
- Green Roof Maintenance
- Water Gardens
- Natural Swimming Ponds
- Vectorworks Landmark Software for Designers
- Show Gardens
- Marketing your Business
- Hand Arm Vibration - regulations and equipment
RoLo and CsCs Cards
Health and safety awareness and professional competence are pre-requisites for contractors working in the public and commercial sectors. BALI membership gives you a discounted rate to gain a ROLO skills card, which in turn gives you fast track access to a CSCS card - two more ways in which your BALI membership helps you win business from your competitors.
Business insurance
Our approved insurers offer preferential rates to BALI members for the full range of business insurances through BALI Insure. Contact them with your membership number a couple of months prior to your renewal date and they will provide a written quotation tailored to your requirements.
Affiliate Forms
As a BALI Affiliate Member your target market couldn't be closer! Find out how best to get your products or service in front of designer and contractor members. Attend our Affiliate Forums at Landscape House and take part in workshops, discussions and networking.
Business support Helpline
Legal advice is costly. Last year BALI members made close to 350 calls to the Croner Helpline and received FREE advice advice from qualified professionals as part of their membership package. Individual members can make up to 10 calls per annum free of charge.
Topics included:
- Employment Law and Personnel
- Contract and Consumer Law
- VAT, Tax and Payroll
- Health and Safety
Croner also offers members a FREE business health check consultation - why not call them now and take full advantage.
Complaints Resolution service
If things go wrong and communication between you and your client breaks down, BALI provides a completely impartial mediation service to help bring about a fair and equitable resolution for both parties to what can often seem an intractable situation.
More Information?
If you require more information on any of our services please do not hesitate to Contact Us.
