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Starter Membership
For businesses in their first 3 years of trading, this discounted membership level provides an introduction to our Chamber.
Allow the Chamber to expand your horizons
“I joined the Chamber to make valuable business contacts and lasting connections. As a leader, it can be lonely at the top, but the Chamber offers not just business opportunities but also a deep understanding of the person behind the business. I’m grateful for the opportunities, lifelong friendships, and unwavering support through both struggles and successes. Allow Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce to expand your horizons.” – Jodie Newell, Impact and Thrive
Designed specifically for new businesses, under 3 years old.
This one-year introductory membership is an ideal platform to kick-start your business, by extending your network, establishing your brand and accessing vital business information and training. As your business grows – so will your Chamber membership to suit your changing needs. Ideal for start-ups, freelancers and sole traders who can benefit most from our services within those crucial first 3 years. This membership is only suitable for businesses with 1-5 employees. Starter Membership starts from £19.25 + VAT per month or £231.00 + VAT annual payment.
Starter Members tell us they benefit the most from:
Network at 150 different events
Speaker Opportunities
Raise the profile of your business with our 1300 network
Access to growth and sector advice
Develop with a large range of training and coaching
Primary Health Cash Plan
Membership Benefits
Whatever Membership package you choose, every Member benefits from these incredible inclusive services.
These services are our most popular and you and your staff will all be able to access these fantastic benefits and use them from the moment you join.
Exclusive Primary Healthcare Plan with Westfield
HR, Legal, H&S and Tax Support Plan with Quest
Business Healthcare cover with AXA
Fleet Roadside assistance with the AA
Discounted Foreign Exchange with Moneycorp
Chamber Cyber Essentials Certification
What is included with the Starter Membership?
This Membership is for businesses in their first 3 years of trading only.
£19.25 + VAT monthly or £231.00 + VAT annually.
Services include:
- 24 Hour Legal Helpline / Website / Documentation
- 24 Hour HR Helpline / Website / Documentation
- 24 Hour Health and Safety Helpline / Website / Documentation
- 24 Hour Tax Helpline / Website / Documentation
- Legal Expenses Insurance (£1 million cover)
- Use of HW Chamber ‘Member of’ Logo
- Business Direction Magazine (bi-monthly) in print and digital form
- PR, website and social media opportunities to raise your profile
- Chamber Business Support Newsletter
- Chamber Area Newsletter – Herefordshire and Worcestershire
- Online Business Directory listing for your business
- Online Business Directory search – 1,300+ businesses
- Opportunity to promote Member to Member offers
- Entry to the local H&W Chamber Awards and admission to the twice-yearly Chamber Expo’s
- 150+ Networking Events
- Sector Focused Networking Forums and Conferences
- Speaker Opportunities
- 2 free places on our half-day Digital Marketing course
- Phone Line and Account Manager
- Business Support
- International Trade Updates and Advice
- Policy Updates, Lobbying and Advice
Discounted Services:
- Training Courses (50+ course titles) *excluding bespoke days
- 50% off your first full days training *excluding bespoke days
- Chamber Business Expo stand hire
- Chamber Business Awards tickets
- Regional Networking Events
- 50% discount on export documentation services
- Import and Export Training Courses (21 course titles) *excluding bespoke days
- Import and Export Customs Declarations
- Translation Services
- Roadside Assistance (AA)
- Chamber Foreign Exchange (Moneycorp)
- Chamber Primary Health Cash Plan (Westfield)
- Chamber Business Healthcare Plan (AXA)