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Cut Costs & Save Time

 

Would you like to cut costs and create time to allow you the time and resources to concentrate on growing your business?  At Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, we have developed a range of superb products and services that will help your business develop and grow. The following services are offered through the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and we believe them to be the best quality available.

 

All these services are available to Cumbria Chamber members.

 

Chamber HR

One of the best HR packages available – this comprehensive human resource service, delivered to you through our website and a dedicated, 24/7, HR Advice Line, covers everything you need from employment handbooks and contracts of employment to grievance and disciplinary procedures, helping you against the ever increasing burden of employment and health and safety legislation!

 

To benefit from this and our other services click here to join on-line, or call 0845 22 600 40 for more information.

Chamber Merchant Services

Through the buying power of British Chambers of Commerce, this service – exclusive to Chamber members - offers you huge reductions on all card processing.  It also includes online reporting and statements, as well as state of the art terminals, including chip and pin. There is no joining fee, the procedure is simple – you won’t even have to move your bank account!

 

To benefit from this and our other services click here to join on-line, or call 0845 22 600 40 for more information. 

 

Chamber Legal Expenses and Legal Advice Line
No matter how well you plan and manage your business you never know when you are going to face unexpected and expensive legal fees.  This can include Employment Disputes, Criminal Prosecutions, Property & Landlord Disputes and Tax Investigations. Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Composite Legal Expenses to provide as part of your membership a free Legal Expenses Insurance policy and Legal Advice Line.


To benefit from this and our other services click here to join on-line, or call 0845 22 600 40 for more information.

 

Chamber Utilities

Cost control and reduction are top priorities for businesses today, and getting best value and maximum efficiency from your utilities is probably the best place to start.

 

To benefit from this and our other services click here to join on-line, or call 0845 22 600 40 for more information.

Chamber Primary Health Care
Chamber Primary Health Care could make a valuable addition to your employee benefits package. The plan is a useful tool in controlling costs incurred by sickness and absence.

 

To benefit from this and our other services click here to join on-line, or call 0845 22 600 40 for more information.

 

Chamber 'Ask the Expert'

Available through the Member Zone of our website, this invaluable resource gives you over 160 up-to-date comprehensive guides and fact sheets that are essential support for both new and established businesses. Titles cover everything from finance and marketing to human resources, law, and the internet.

 

To benefit from this and our other services click here to join on-line, or call 0845 22 600 40 for more information.

 

Chamber Roadside Assistance

Chamber membership gives you a massive saving of up to 61% on AA Fleet Breakdown Cover. As well as saving you money, this service helps give you peace of mind.

 

To benefit from this and our other services click here to join on-line, or call 0845 22 600 40 for more information.

 

Chamber Fleet Advantage

Operating a fleet of vehicles is often one of the most difficult parts of running a business.  So wouldn’t it be great if there was one service that could help handle and control all of this for you?

 

To benefit from this and our other services click here to join on-line, or call 0845 22 600 40 for more information.

Chamber Invoice Finance

 

Working in partnership with RBS, we’re providing members with a comprehensive sales funding and credit management solution which includes protection from bad debts.

 

To benefit from this and our other services click here to join on-line, or call 0845 22 600 40 for more information.

Chamber Finance Hotline

 

Members are only a telephone call away from a team of experienced banking experts who have extensive knowledge of working with companies across all industry sectors, and can give your business a real edge in today’s challenging trading environment.

 

To benefit from this and our other services click here to join on-line, or call 0845 22 600 40 for more information. 

 


CHAMBER RECOMMENDED SUPPLIERS

This is a group of Cumbria Chamber Members who offer significant DISCOUNTS to other Chamber Members, which could include FREE services. This encompasses the spirit of Chamber Membership, working together for mutual benefit.     

 

Chamber Tax Investigation Consultancy Service

With the prospect of the taxman calling to investigate your business, this member service provides peace of mind.  Working in partnership with DGT Consultants Limited, investigations undertaken by the Inland Revenue are handled by ex-Inland Revenue specialists who have insider knowledge as to how investigations are carried out.

 

Chamber Communications

Would you like to cut the cost of your phone bill by up to 70%? Chamber Communications provides cost effective solutions for call charges and communication system requirements, and an opportunity to receive professional and up to date advice.


Chamber Export
Save 50% on Export Documentation fees.

Chamber Mobile Phone
Whatever your business communication now means so much more than making and taking calls.  Working in partnership with Online Systems, Cumbria Chamber of Commerce & Industry are helping keep Cumbrian businesses talking to one another through their new mobile phone package, allowing members to talk for free.

 

Chamber Business Travel Hotline

Providing members of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce with a dedicated business travel hotline manned five days a week from 9am to 5.30pm.  Working in partnership with Gates Travel the hotline offers a full range of travel services from UK and European rail tickets, flights, airport parking and airport lounges, car rental, hotels, passports, visas and foreign currency.

 

Chamber Business Insurance - Smart & Cook

Working in partnership with Smart & Cook members of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce can take advantage of bespoke highly competitive business products for offices, pubs, cafes, restaurants, hotels, B&B’s shops, property owners and people working from home.  Specialist bespoke facilities are available for complex business insurance requirements or larger businesses.

  

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