Wirral Chamber of Commerce Membership Packages Brochure

MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES

As a Member...

As a member of Wirral Chamber of Commerce you have access to a range of member benefits.

Wirral Chamber of Commerce provides effective membership services and continually introduces new initiatives which will enhance opportunities for business growth.

Over the next few pages you can find out more about our essential benefits designed to help you manage aspects of your business including HR, legal advice, access to finance, recruitment, export documentation, marketing, networking, business space, health solutions, merchant services and much more.

For more information email info@wirralchamber.co.uk www.wirralchamber.co.uk

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Grow with us...

Wirral Chamber of Commerce services will help your business grow.

“Wirral Chamber of Commerce is a forward thinking and proactive organisation, providing key services which have undoubtedly supported the growth of our business and the Wirral economy�

David Curtis Director B&M Waste Services Limited 4

Local Growth Hub

Business Support

The Local Growth Hub makes it easier for businesses to access business support, stimulate growth and better understand the commercial and publicly funded support available.

Improve areas of your business development such as, strategic business planning, improving marketing activities, tender bid writing and a full appraisal of your existing human resources practices.

International Growth Wirral Chamber activities, including trade missions, overseas partnerships and trade agreements, business to business opportunities and the development of international links, will help your business to grow.

Increase your business profile We promote the success of our membership through news, events, social media, case studies and other media opportunities in raising your business profile to a wider audience.

For more information email info@wirralchamber.co.uk

Start up and Scale up Wirral Chamber of Commerce helps businesses from start up to scale up. The Enterprise Hub offers support, mentoring and business advice to help develop enterprise skills and improve business planning.

Support includes: Business Diagnostics

Social Media and Marketing

Dedicated contact to work with and begin delivering an Action Plan for Growth

Funding

Brokerage Service

Business Processes

Tender Opportunities

Business Planning HR

Enterprise Hub support is fully funded through the European Union and recipients are entitled to 12 hours of FREE support.

European Union European Regional Development Fund

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Membership Opportunities Wirral Chamber of Commerce sits at the heart of a business network in the Liverpool City Region, providing a gateway to like-minded, forward thinking businesses and people. “The heartbeat of Wirral’s community and economy, Cammell Laird is a prime job and wealth creator, employing thousands of local people and generating work for many businesses. This results in millions of pounds investments each year. As a Patron Member of Wirral Chamber of Commerce we ensure our voice is heard and our ambitions are understood to continue our role in supporting the economic prosperity of the region.�

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John Syvret CBE Chief Executive Cammell Laird

One of only 52 accredited UK Chambers, Wirral Chamber of Commerce provides a voice to the business community, working with members and partners to improve the regional business environment. Wirral Chamber supports and connects organisations, building new relationships, sharing best practice and fostering new opportunities.

For charities and not-for-profit organisations please contact the membership team

Essential Membership 1 - 9 Employees -

£250 +vat

10 - 99 Employees - £550 +vat 100+ employees -

£950 +vat

Essential Membership Package includes: • ChamberHR –

employment law, health & safety, HR and tax advice in addition to a library of online documents • Chamber Events & Networking –

dynamic annual calendar of social and business events • Signposting to Growth Hub services • 50% discount on all export

documentation services • 20% discount on room hire for

conference/seminar/training rooms

• Chamber Primary Health Plan -

Westfield Health • Chamber Merchant Services – Handepay • Chamber Energy Solutions • Chamber Healthcare Plan – AXA • Chamber Roadside Assistance – AA • Chamber Courier Services - DHL • Use of Wirral Chamber logo • Listing in online Wirral Chamber

member directory

• Funded Business Support (if eligible)

• Offer member to member services online

• Chamber Foreign Exchange –

• News stories added to Wirral Chamber

Moneycorp

website and promoted on social media • Digital targeted recruitment advertising

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Strategic Partnership

£3,000 +vat Strategic Partner benefits include all Essential member benefits plus: • Membership of the Strategic Place Advisory Forum • Guest speaker opportunities at 2018 In Business events • Coffee with the Leader events • Priority invitations to overseas trade missions and inbound delegations • Strategic PR and marketing • Invitation to key annual events • Personal introduction to members • Invitation to TRFC corporate hospitality football games • Priority invitation to host Young Chamber events and provide mentors • Invitation to VIP cultural events • Expert support on recruitment, skills audit & analysis and apprenticeship placement • 30% discount on room hire for conference / seminar / training rooms • 10% discount on Wirral Chamber Corporate Cup Annual Golf Day

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Our current list of Strategic Partners

“As a German owned company which has been successfully operating in Wirral for a number of years, I welcomed the opportunity to become a Strategic Partner and to join many of the area’s key business leaders in supporting enterprise and growth on Wirral”

Mark McManus Managing Director Stiebel Eltron UK 9 3

Patrons - (by invitation only) Wirral Chamber Patrons represent some of the biggest names in business and make a telling contribution to Wirral’s economy.

Patrons demonstrate a commitment to supporting local businesses and make a significant contribution to Wirral Chamber of Commerce, our members and the local community. “I am proud that Progress to Excellence Group is a Patron member of Wirral Chamber of Commerce. As a nationally growing business I strongly believe that by working together we will offer a strong, effective and influential business voice at local, regional and national levels�

Sandra Kirkham Managing Director Progress to Excellence Group 10

Developing Leaders and Managers Wirral Chamber of Commerce Training Hub actively supports the development of skills for business.

Wirral Chamber of Commerce is an approved Chartered Management Institute (CMI) centre, so members can access highly respected leadership and management qualifications.

These improve leadership and management skills and techniques, together with individual qualities and approaches vital for successful career management advancement.

CMI Certificate Level 3 (First Line Management) is ideal to develop team leaders, supervisors, and first line managers. CMI Level 5 Certificate (Management and Leadership) is suited to middle managers and senior management.

We can further enhance skills through coaching programmes and also support workforce development by designing and developing bespoke training.

Natasha Edwards, Inteb, completed CMI Level 3 in First Line Management and is now undertaking Level 5 in Management and Leadership.

For further information contact Jane Hayes on 0151 650 6940 or janehayes@wirralchamber.co.uk

“The CMI training is invaluable in improving work, management and leadership skills. It has enabled me to set up new management and communication techniques, and the impact on productivity and motivation are encouraging by providing a structure for my team to understand roles and responsibilities more clearly“

Natasha Edwards Operations Manager Inteb Managed Services 11 3

Young Chamber Young Chamber provides a range of different ways in which the Chamber can help schools and colleges tap into the knowledge, skills and experience that local businesses can provide students to help them succeed.

As part of Young Chamber membership, schools, colleges and businesses will typically benefit from.

• Careers networking events • Behind the Scenes – factory and business tours • Strategic links with local businesses • Access to mentors • Business leader talks

• Career events and ‘have a go’ workshops • Workshops on ‘work readiness’ where students can learn the soft skills they need at work • Access to local business intelligence

Young Chamber supports schools with enterprise and career inspiration, so why not take full advantage of the strong relationships which have been formed with the local business community and education.

For more information please contact youngchamber@wirralchamber.co.uk 12

Developing International Trade From export documentation to building trade links, Wirral Chamber of Commerce will support your business in developing internationalisation to help you grow and succeed.

International Trade

Accredited Training

Our Export Documentation team can support you with European Certificates of Origin, EUR1 Movement Certificates, A.TR Certificates, Arab and Egyptian Documents and Other Documents. Tailored to your needs, documents can be processed online via the e-z Cert system or collected in person.

We can also provide exporters with a nationally recognised qualification in international trade for knowledge and skills in areas that include documentation, Letters of Credit, INCOTERMS, Preference Rules of Origin and working with agents and distributors.

Business Support

Business Links

Additionally, support in financing and promoting international trade and investment is available through the Department of International Trade (DIT).

Wirral Chamber of Commerce continually develops international links to help businesses access new market opportunities and increase internationalisation strategies.

For further information please contact export@wirralchamber.co.uk

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Chamber Business Service Programme Wirral Chamber of Commerce can provide bespoke support packages for new and existing businesses (up to 25 employees) through its Chamber Business Service Programme.

Designed to help businesses establish, sustain and thrive, services are available to both Chamber and Non-Chamber businesses as tailored packages at an affordable and flexible monthly fee.

We will provide the services you need but just don’t have the time to undertake. It's simple, you choose what services you require and we will provide a package to suit you and your budget.

Chamber Services include: • • • •

Press and PR Social Media Website updates Event management

• Financial healthcheck • HR diagnostic • Coaching for Senior Managers

To find out more please contact us on info@wirralchamber.co.uk 14

Business space to grow Wirral Chamber of Commerce supports enterprise by providing flexible and quality office space for business growth.

We have a wide choice available, from simple hot desks to bright, modern office suites, and our business hubs are designed to allow you the time and support needed to either set up or grow your business.

Our locations also include conference, training, meeting and event room facilities, which can be tailored to suit your organisation’s requirements, and renowned for quality across the Liverpool City Region.

Chamber members receive preferential rates on conference, meeting and event space and have the support of our events team so that functions, training sessions or conferences are a resounding success.

Wirral Chamber member discount for conference, meeting and event space:

20% Essential

30% Strategic Partners

50% Patrons

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JOIN TODAY www.wirralchamber.co.uk For full details of membership packages, including additional sponsorship and advertising opportunities, please visit: www.wirralchamber.co.uk/Members/Membership-Application/ or call our membership team on 0151 650 6940 You can view our full schedule of events for members and non-members by visiting www.wirralchamber.co.uk/Our-Events/Events/ Wirral Chamber of Commerce, The Lauries, 142 Claughton Road, Birkenhead CH41 6EY T: 0151 650 6940 | E: info@wirralchamber.co.uk @wirralchamber

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