Your questions answered - book some time with ACT at Cycle Show
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After successfully meeting many bike shop owners at last years cycle show, ACT will once again be opening up our stand at Cycle Show for members and non-members to come along and discuss how we can help your business.
ACT know that running a business is a time-consuming task, and with so many new developments being launched by ACT so far this year, you may not be aware of how much you now have access to as an independent bike business in the UK...
Retail finance
The Ride it away retail finance scheme has grown vastly, and thanks to changes in the way Consumer Credit Licences are managed, more and retailers are able to start offering finance from just £100 - so there is no reason why every bike shop should not be offering finance to boost sales.
As the scheme has grown, ACT has also invested in a new consumer facing website to help customers find their local dealer, and has produced new and improved point of sale materials to help sell more products on finance in your shop. All this has culminated in the Ride It away scheme now boasting a retail network of 650 stores nationwide and financed bike sales of over £60m p.a!
Fetch Insurance
Fetch is the first bicycle insurance tailored specifically for the independent bike retailer. With Fetch YOU retain the replacement business and you DON'T need to discount replacements or repairs.
You can also earn extra income for every successful policy referred! You can download personalised referral buttons to place on your own website and use the newly designed Fetch POS in your stores. All marketing materials can be accessed via My ActSmart so start promoting today.
Cytech
Getting your staff Cytech qualified has never been easier. With fully funded apprenticeships available there has never been a better time for your mechanics to get the training and accreditation they need to reach their full potential. The Cycle Show also sees the launch of the brand new, redeveloped Cytech Technical One Theory online course. Designed to give candidates a more in depth learning experience, the new format makes the distance learning course as interactive as possible.
What next?
So, whether you're interested in offering retail finance, want to know if you're getting the best card processing rates or just want to meet the ACT team and put a face to a name - come along to stand J145 in the Trade Zone on Thursday 26th September.
ACT are attending the show for one day only so we are likely to be very busy. To guarantee a discussion and find out more about making the most of your membership or joining the ACT you can request a meeting by emailing us via the button below or giving us a call on 0845 618 7256 prior to the show.
Don't forget...
This year's show is shaping up to be the biggest ever Cycle Show and definitely one not to be missed. It's free for members of the trade to register to attend if you book in advance. Visit www.cycleshow.co.uk/register to book your FREE trade pass for the Cycle Show and avoid having to pay £13 on the door.