Search News

Results: 1-10 of 1027


Start again

18 Apr 2024

Independent record stores around the country are preparing to celebrate all things vinyl for this year’s Record Store Day on Saturday April 20th. 

18 Apr 2024

BIRA, the British Independent Retailers Association, has announced its partnership with this year’s SME National Business Awards., joining the 2024 awards as a leading sponsor, backing...

18 Apr 2024

A Midlands fish and chip shop is celebrating 40 years in business and offering half-price chips to mark the milestone.

18 Apr 2024

Assaulting a shop worker is to be made a separate criminal offence in England and Wales as part of a government response to a wave of retail crime. 

18 Apr 2024

Eleven new businesses that have opened in the last year in the historic arcades of Cardiff city centre’s Morgan Quarter, made up of the Morgan and Royal arcades, have helped the arcades...

15 Apr 2024

The Rediscovery Centre, the National Centre for the Circular Economy in Ireland, today announced its partnership with Cytech, the internationally recognised training and accreditation scheme for...

3 Apr 2024

Research by the University of Stirling and the Scottish Grocers’ Federation has shed light on the impact of rising staff costs on the convenience retail sector in Scotland.

3 Apr 2024

With large national chains increasingly disappearing from the high street, Drapers magazine has been looking at how independent department stores are stepping up their offerings to...

2 Apr 2024

The Baking Industry Awards return for their 37th year and are once again ready to recognise and reward the very best people, products, and businesses in the sector. The awards showcase the...

2 Apr 2024

Walsall's cycling community has been celebrating a family-owned business which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.
 

Back to news menu

ACT Member encourages all traders to join

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

"Having the ACT on your side can really help in difficult situations."

ACT logoThe ACT is the largest cycling trade organisation in the UK, and have been representing the interests of c.4000 businesses involved the cycle industry through promotion, business support, skills and the development of cycling for almost 100 years.

For less than 74p per day, ACT members across the UK are benefiting from essential services and support, provided in partnership with ActSmart. From access to sales tools such as Ride it away cycle finance to vital business support when you need it the most.

Whilst the cost savings alone - from services such as preferential card processing rates, Cytech training discounts, and the best rates on telecoms, broadband and energy - will easily pay for ACT membership, the support element of joining your trade association is priceless, yet often overlooked or undervalued.

http://resizer.bk-partners1.co.uk/bkpam257724_rgc3-03.png?w=960ACT member, Rock Garden Cycles recently experienced this support first-hand and are actively encouraging non-members to look at the ACT membership package and all it has to offer.

"Top notch service and proves that having the ACT on your side can really help in difficult situations. I won't hesitate to renew [ACT membership] when the time comes and I would encourage other traders to join if they aren't already members. They are an excellent service to have on our side, even if just for the ‘what if' situations which arise from time to time."

For the equivalent of just £22.50* per month, any cycles business in the UK can access the full range of membership benefits offered by the ACT.

  • Increase your sales and maximise customer spend with Ride it away retail finance
  • Up to 15% discount on bespoke business insurance
  • 10% discount on all Cytech training for you and your staff
  • Save an average of £720 a year with preferential card processing rates
  • Create bespoke gift, loyalty, savings, promotions and refund cards with Exoerts Cards
  • Start earning commission for successful Fetch cycle insurance referrals
  • National promotion as a member of the ACT
  • Unlimited access to 24 hour legal helpline
  • Unlimited job advertisements
  • Tax investigation protection
  • Access the online Employment Manual
  • PLUS, support from the ACT whenever you need it!

Join or upgrade by clicking the button below or contact us for more information.

Join ActSmart now

*Gold ActSmart subscription costs £270 per annum - the equivalent of £22.50 per month.

Back to news menu

Useful links

If you have any other queries please contact us.