Questions

How much is membership?
Membership is £350 + VAT per year with a one off joining fee of £50 + VAT.

Does the membership fee include the cost of the meals?
No, the meals are paid for separately. Payment is required before each meeting.

Do I have to pay for exhibition space or speaker slots?
No, both of these services are provided free of charge.

What industry categories are represented?
Industry categories range from manufacturers, construction, education, health and fitness, shipping and international trade, to the service sectors such as accounting, training, insurance and solicitors.

Can I have a list of the members?
Membership details are given out to fellow members only.

How regularly do you hold your events?
Network meetings are held once a month, dates are published at least three months in advance.
We do not meet in August due to summer holidays.

Will I have to stand up and talk to the whole room?
No our format is designed so that you will only have to give your 2 minute presentation to the 6 or 7 people you are sat with.

Is Access 2 Business funded/supported by the local council?
No. We are a stand-alone organisation, owner operated.

Must I be a member to come along to an event?
You do not need to be a member to attend your first event, however should you wish to attend any subsequent meetings you must take up membership.
Attendance at your first networking luncheon will not commit you to membership.

Do I have to give discounts to fellow members?
We do not insist that you give discounts to fellow members, but if you wish to we will help you to promote them.

Do I have to give referrals?
Again we do not insist that you give referrals, however the more helpful you are to your fellow members the more they will be likely to refer you to their clients and contacts.