Membership Benefits provided by the BAPC
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BAPC Leader Newspaper
Editorial is FREE in this member’s content only magazine, printed quarterly, with a reach of 4,500 professionals in print, media and marketing.
We also provide a FREE PR and Copy Writing service to members who have a story to tell but no resource to produce it.
Members are listed in a Directory at the back of the magazine to provide them with further profile.
E-newsletter
Member Rates for Training and Events
Subsidised Presence at Trade Exhibitions and Industry Events
The BAPC purchase space at trade exhibitions, print industry and marketing industry events to promote the membership and/or offer members the opportunity to purchase a small area on the stand at a subsidised rate (depending on the size of the stand and the show).
Having multiple members exhibit under the BAPC banner gives the stand more impact and it is also superb for networking.
Help to create "A New Narrative for Print"
Sustainability Installation Guide
One of the key focal points of the BAPC’s strategy to support the UK print industry and its supply chain has been extensive research into what it means to be ‘sustainable’ – and why implementing a strategy to reduce your businesses’ negative impact on the planet makes both commercial and moral sense.
Our Sustainability Installation guide aims to provide our members with a clear roadmap of resources, structures, target-setting and measuring outcomes. It is not intended to be a complete and exhaustive exploration of each area highlighted in the contents page, but it will raise awareness of the key considerations and critical information required to found and develop a long-term sustainability strategy.
A video is worth ten thousand words
10% discount for all BAPC Members on Clear as Day services
To access this benefit:
If you are interested in finding out more about Clear as Day Productions’ services, and to take advantage of your 10% Member discount, please call or email quoting your BAPC Membership status in the subject bar
- info@clearasday.film
- Bristol – 0117 905 7042 London – 0203 282 6641
- clearasday.film
Clear As Day Productions is a full service video production company offering everything from campaign strategy and concept development, through to production, delivery and campaign management.
Our mission is simple; We create inspiring branded content and promotional videos that will reach and engage your target audience, giving you the maximum return on your investment.
Unlike other production companies, we take the time to get to know your brand, the industry you work within and your target audience. This allows us to develop a concept and strategy that will drive sales and engagement, allowing you to reach your campaign goals.
Your story deserves to be told right. We pride ourselves on our knowledge, expertise and creativity as film makers and we never promise what we can’t deliver. Video production is our passion and the results speak for themselves.
For BAPC members only, we offer free consultation and initial strategy/concept pitching, as well as a 10% discount on any quote that we provide for further works. All you have to do it cite your member benefit code when you contact us.
Furthermore, we can provide online resources and advice on how you can utilise video yourself to grow your online presence, without pushing ‘the hard sale.’
We’re a friendly bunch so feel free to pick up the phone any time for a chat we’ll be more than happy to help where we can.
Credit Checking and Debt Collection
Knowledge is power
9 Highly professional services at your disposal
In order to access ICSM Credit facilities and benefit from your free access to its services:
- Email: ian.carrotte@icsm.com or call 0844 854 1850
- For more information please visit icsmcredit.com
Avoid defaulting creditors, bad debts and make the most of your ICSM Credit Membership. BAPC Members are automatically members of the ICSM Credit intelligence network helping to prevent bad debts and highlight companies that pay late or default on invoices.
Founded in 1991 for the printing industry by Ian Carrotte ICSM Credit has played a major role in preventing bad debts to its members in the print allied trades.
Our members have customers in every industry sector giving a unique a view of British businesses and who to do business with and who to avoid.
As an ICSM member, you have access to an unparalleled source of financial data plus real-time information from other ICSM members.
ICSM services include:
- Full Company Status Reports for Limited Companies
Search and monitor a company’s date of incorporation, date latest accounts filed, changes in directors or memorandum, directors personal details, mortgages and debentures, County Court Judgements, winding up petitions, legal notices and voluntary arrangements emailed directly to you as they occur.
In addition, you can see the last five years’ accounts details including, number of employees, any parent and subsidiary companies, ratios and gearing, credit opinions and financial summaries etc. - Directors / Previous Directorships Search
This facility checks an individual for any current or previous directorships, including those in failed companies. - Small Business Searches
Credit information about Non-limited Companies, Partnerships and Sole Traders. The ICSM database searches and monitors details of County Court Judgements, voluntary arrangements, electoral register search as well as giving confirmation of the proprietors’ home address and other details including individual bankruptcy. - Advice Lines
ICSM members have a direct link to our qualified and experienced staff, who give help and advice on financial and legal issues. From basic sales ledger set-up and management to in-depth analysis of company balance sheets and payment performance; how to read a company financial report and what to look for, and where; plus debt recovery legal procedures; the do’s and don’ts of debt recovery and how best to pursue a debt through the legal system. - International Company Reports
ICSM provides a complete online and offline international Company report service, covering more than 130 countries worldwide. Please note that filing requirements vary from country to country, we will advise you when ordering a offline report of the levels of information you can expect to receive.
Online ‘live’ International Reports are available for most European countries as well as many non European countries and are charged at a fixed rate, discounted for IPIA and PAPC members. Call 01454 322234 for details.
Prices for more ‘exotic’ offline International Reports vary, depending on the country and on the speed of service required. - Debtor Tracing and Debt Recovery
ICSM provides subscribers a unique way to make informed credit decisions through the sharing of credit information, national and international credit reports as well as access to legal advice and debt recovery services. - Being a subscriber also gives you exclusive access to:
- Local and national specialist trade sector credit community information.
- Automatic monitoring of your customers’ performance with real time emailed updates.
- Free detailed credit reports.
- Access to online and offline foreign credit reports from over 150 countries.
- Free on-line debt legal letters.
- Micro debt recovery service.
This is an online service for those that require the recovery of a multitude of small debts, as of course these can amount to big sums. We have an 80% recovery record for those written off small debts. - Monthly newsletter
Our free monthly newsletter provides reports on firms in trouble, who to avoid and details of recent liquidations, administrations and company collapses by sector. Plus business news about the industry, administrations and much more every week on our website.
Energy ~ Telecoms ~ Specialist Insurance ~ Business Supplies
Bring down your overheads – earn more from your hard work
£0.00 of additional cost to utilise BCR Associates Services
Please use the contact details below to utilise your benefits and please quote BAPC in the subject line or when calling.
For more information:
BCR Associates is a ISO certified, multi-award winning procurement consultancy working with companies across all industry sectors helping businesses to increase efficiency, manage costs, meet compliance requirements and make the move towards a carbon-neutral future.
Our services are delivered at NO COST* to the client and we generate revenue through our supply chain commission structure which is completely transparent. Clients have sight of exactly what we provide, how we are renumerated and the commission we receive.
Client support
We are committed to delivering excellent customer service as well as ensuring you receive the best possible offers. We assign a dedicated relationship management team to be your single point of contact and proactively manage your accounts, leaving you free to get on with your day-to-day business affairs.
Our services
Our specialist procurement consultancy covers energy, telecoms, insurance, business supplies and more:
- Energy Procurement – mains grid electricity and gas, contract tendering and management, bill validation, regulation and compliance
- Carbon Services – energy infrastructure, visibility of energy usage, data sensors and reporting, energy efficiency and renewables, solar, combined heat and power, lighting, electric vehicles and HVAC
- Telecoms – lines and calls, mobiles, broadband connections, phone systems, data network, Internet of Things and disaster recovery planning
- Insurance – general business protection, property, directors and employees, transport, private client, specialist, medical, life and credit
- Business Supplies – workplace consumables, office supplies, workwear (including PPE), furniture and design and supplier rationalisation
- Additional Services – vehicle leasing and finance, finance, HR and H&S and sourcing key supplies
*excl. carbon services where a consultation fee may apply
As a newly appointed Member Benefit Provider, we are delighted to be working with IPIA and BAPC and are looking forward to interacting with members over the course of 2021.
Benefit from a 20% Introducer Fee
In the past 15+ years of trading, BCR Associates have built a reputation based on our commitment to ethical, responsible, and sustainable business.
As members of BAPC, we would like to offer you the opportunity to become an introducer, providing your clients with direct access to cost and efficiency savings as well as delivering an added revenue stream to your business through a 20% introducer fee valid for the full length of the contract.
How the cost review works
- You recommend your client directly to us. We will contact them directly, (with your approval) to gain an understanding of their business and establish areas to be reviewed.
- We tender the supplies, negotiate for the best and most suitable terms and present a report highlighting solutions identified. There is no obligation or cost to you and, if you or your client do not wish to proceed, we are always available for impartial advice.
- If your client wishes to proceed, we will implement our findings and take responsibility for any paperwork and supplier transfer work applicable.
- Going forward we will offer a fully managed service and administer renewals.
Opportunities within your customer base
- Industry sectors such as Manufacturing, Education, Construction, Agriculture, Food and Beverage, Hospitality and Leisure
- Complex multi-sites or large business portfolios with £800,000+ turnover
- Organisations with staff size 10 or more
- Businesses with a desire to improve sustainability credentials
- Businesses experiencing infrastructure or procurement challenges
- Businesses who do not have an appointed procurement manager or procurement team
Exclusive Trade Printing Discounts and Support
Print.com offers exclusive Gold membership
BAPC members can now access an exclusive upgrade to Print.com’s Gold-tier Frequent Flyer Club, unlocking trade discounts, priority support and a range of added benefits.
Print.com has announced a new initiative for members of the Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) and the British Association for Print and Communication (BAPC), offering a complimentary upgrade to its Frequent Flyer Club Gold membership.
The programme provides participating printers with a package of commercial benefits designed to support trade production, streamline ordering, and help businesses explore new opportunities through Print.com’s online platform.
BAPC members can register their access through the dedicated landing page here: https://www.print.com/en/ipia/
Originating in the Netherlands, Print.com has built a strong reputation across mainland Europe, underpinned by significant production capability and a broad partner network. Its 23,000 square metre facility in Groningen supports both small and large format production, complemented by its Kampen site, Brezo, which specialises in merchandise, giveaways, and clothing. Alongside its in-house operations, Print.com works with more than 200 production partners across Europe and the UK, giving it one of the most extensive trade print product ranges available to resellers today.
The business has also been steadily building its presence in the UK since launching at The Print Show 2024, supported by a Manchester-based customer service team with more than 40 years of combined industry experience. The team is focused on delivering a more open, collaborative approach to trade print, working closely with customers to co-create solutions and build a stronger reseller community.
Dedicated support and benefits
Through the initiative, BAPC members will receive a fixed 10 percent discount on all trade prices for products ordered through the Print.com web application. Members will also gain access to dedicated support from the company’s UK team, alongside a range of additional perks including quarterly discount vouchers, free samples, and exclusive welcome gifts.
Further benefits include two complimentary Extra Care services and a free Lookbook of the member’s choice, allowing businesses to explore Print.com’s wider product range and production capabilities.
Participating members will also have the opportunity to take part in Print.com’s Test Pilot Programme. Businesses that meet the programme’s criteria can receive higher discount levels in exchange for consistent feedback and order volumes during an initial fixed period of at least six months.
One-to-one engagement
To help members make the most of the platform, Print.com is also offering free one-to-one web application demonstrations. These sessions guide users through the platform’s ordering tools, product options and workflow features, helping printers integrate the service effectively into their production and fulfilment processes.
Gold membership benefits are guaranteed for a full twelve months. After this period, membership levels are determined by the total value of shipped orders in the preceding year, with upgrades activated automatically as new thresholds are reached.
HR ~ Legal ~ Health and Safety ~ Tax/VAT
The right advice to support your business
4 free essential services to protect your organisation
To access this benefit:
- You can ring 0116 243 7855 quoting that you’re an IPIA Group Member (BAPC’s parent organisation) to receive free advice and consultancy
- Email brendan@bapc.co.uk to get your login details and then go to Ipia.questcover.com to access your free document libraries
- Download the Quest Members Handbook, where you can view the full suite of services available as part of your Membership
We have an ongoing commitment to provide members with a range of benefits that offer real value to their business. Without doubt services that help protect members are very important and so we have invested in key services that are approved and recommended by key strategic national organisations such as the Trade Association Forum and the British Chambers of Commerce.
Members will now have access to four key services, The HR Service , the Legal Service, the H&S Service andt Tax service, which provide the following support;
- Advice Lines – unlimited access to 5 advice lines – HR, Legal, Health & Safety, Tax and VAT. The HR and legal lines are available 365 days a year
- Website – unlimited access to a document library with almost 800 free downloadable template documents plus news articles and general information
All these services are integrated and delivered directly by Quest and the companies in our Group. From a member perspective access couldn’t be easier;
- One phone number – 0116 243 7855 for unlimited access to all advice line services. The HR and legal lines are available 365 days a year.
- One website – The website features a document library with over 750 free downloadable template documents covering employment, health & safety and legal matters. See the information on this page for how to login.
Steve Charles, Head of Business Partnerships at Quest said; “We were delighted to provide these services to members of the IPIA. Our services cover a wide range of support so no matter what size of business you are we can support you. This is indeed a service for ALL members.”
Medical Benefits
An exclusive offer* to provide private medical plans for members of Independent Print Industries Association has been arranged with HMCA, including a £50 gift card or £100 off your first-year subscription upon joining a private medical plan.
If you already have a private medical plan, are you paying too much? You could save money by transferring to HMCA. Why not request a no obligation quote ahead of your renewal? You may transfer to HMCA at any age, without a medical examination and will receive guaranteed acceptance under our transfer facility.
This offer is also available to you if you do not currently have private medical cover. With hospital waiting lists at a record high, there has never been a better time to start a private medical plan.
HMCA offer four levels of private medical plans for individuals, family groups and companies as well as dental plans, hospital cash plans, travel plans and vehicle breakdown recovery. Our many years of experience ensures we have a plan to suit your needs at the best possible price.
Who are HMCA
HMCA was established over 45 years ago and has grown to be one of the most successful membership benefit providers in the UK. HMCA membership is also one of the most exclusive as our plans are only available to the members of trade, professional and membership groups and subscribers of select publications. Therefore, HMCA is not on any comparison website. You will not see HMCA advertising to the general public and this means minimal marketing costs so we can arrange comprehensive and flexible medical plans that are great value for money.
For further information and quotations contact HMCA by telephone on 01423 799949 or visit the exclusive HMCA Independent Print Industries Association website here: https://www.hmca.co.uk/ipia or read the Private Medical Cover – Your questions Answered
HMCA/S PLC (trading as Hospital and Medical Care Association, HMCA and HMCA Members) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:307587). HMCA/s PLC is a company registered in England, company number: 01362094, registered office: Beech Hall, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0EA.
*Exclusive offer available to members of Independent Print Industries Association and other selected membership groups.
Parcels, Fulfilment, Mail
Get it there on time and on price
15 sites across the Whistl national network
To access this benefit:
BAPC Members have access to Whistl’s premier trade services offering, as well as the opportunity to build bespoke partnerships. If you would like to utilise this benefit please email brendan@bapc.co.uk and we will put you in touch with the Whistl team member relevant to your inquiry.
- To find our more about Whistl services: Whistl.co.uk, 01628 702 965
Whistl is the UK’s leading logistics specialist in e-fulfilment, contact centres, mail, and parcels.
As market leaders in Downstream Access Mail (DSA) services, handling over 50% of bulk business mail in the UK, our range of business mail services, including data cleansing through Posthub (part of the Whistl Group) and our unique Doordrop Media portfolio across targeting, distribution and sampling services, allows us to offer a complete postal solution.
Addressed Services – Whether you send transactional or advertising mail, here at Whistl we take away the hassle of sorting and sending mail items, saving you time and money whilst helping to improve your mailroom productivity.
We offer a range of sorted, unsorted and hybrid mail services to suit your requirements helping you reach your customers in the right way at the right time.
Alongside our mail services we also offer both practical and consultative data services to help your company get the most out of your marketing budget.
Unaddressed Services – Reach consumers in their homes with highly targeted door to door leaflets, sampling, partially addressed (a full GDPR compliant advertising mail service) and direct mail campaigns to increase customer engagement, acquisition, retention and even lifetime value.
Whether you are looking to increase online enquiries through a tangible campaign or trying to promote locally you can reach the right audience through the letterbox.
Our team of experts help you throughout the process from customer insight, creation/print of artwork, campaign execution and also evaluation.
Sales Training for Printers
Are you or your sales people stuck in a rut?
Do you need some fresh inspiration and motivation to kick start your sales activity and improve your results?
Matthew Parker of Profitable Print Relationships delivers training with a twist. What makes his workshops different is that they are delivered by the buyer. Matthew received over 1,400 different approaches from printing companies over his career so he knows what works and what doesn’t.
Matthew’s most popular masterclasses include:
- How To Stop Print Buyers Choosing On Price where delegates craft a powerful sales message that gets buyers interested in talking to them
- Practical Sales Planning – setting up measurable sales projects for sales people
- Successful Social Media For Sales People where delegates learn Matthew’s proven four step programme for creating warm prospects on LinkedIn
- How To Stop Giving Way On Price; Negotiation Masterclass – yes, you can fight back when asked for a lower price. Matthew shows you how and reveals the strategies he used as a buyer
There’s an exclusive discount for BAPC members
Matthew is offering a 10% discount to BAPC members. This increases to 15% if three or more masterclasses are booked at the same time.
More information on these masterclasses can be found at: https://profitableprintrelationships.com/training-workshops/
Matthew also offers a 1-2-1 mentoring service
This is aimed at company owners or senior management who needs guidance or accountability. It is the ideal environment to get independent feedback and guidance. You and Matthew create a structured programme together that is focussed on your needs. Then you meet online for two one-hour sessions every month as well as receiving e-mail guidance whenever you need it. IPIA members benefit from a 6% discount on Matthew’s standard fees when booking premium mentoring.
More information on mentoring can be found at: https://profitableprintrelationships.com/training-workshops/mentoring-with-matthew/
Specialist Print Business Insurance
Specialised insurance to support and protect your printing business
To access this benefit:
To learn more about how Howden can support your insurance needs and take advantage of the exclusive benefits above, speak to a member of its specialist print team quoting “BAPC Member”:
Cover inspired by printers, for printers
10% discount on Print Cover + services for BAPC Members
To access this benefit:
To access you 10% discount on Print Cover + services and receive a quotation or discuss your needs please call or email quoting your BAPC Membership status in the subject line.
Print Cover + are a specialist insurance product designed specifically for the print industry with optional extensions if you install signage.
So why Print Cover + and not a standard printers Insurance?
Whilst traditionally the Liabilities needed for a Print Business tend to stop at the front door of the business premises, with the introduction of Signage to your portfolio means your liabilities need to extend further than this to cover the work you carry out away from your business premises too.
Not only will a standard print policy not cover installation, there is also the matter of using heat guns away from the premises, height limitations and covering tools and plant away from the business premises too.
Traditional Print policies also tend to be based on lower limits of indemnity such as £1,000,000 or £2,000,000 in respect of Public Liability Insurance as this has been sufficient for Printers however moving into Signage needs to see your Indemnity Limit raised to £5,000,000 as without this access may not be granted to install at certain business premises.
A traditional print policy will not provide the right cover for signage installation work and a traditional signage policy may be missing some of the all-important print extensions so Print Cover + has been put together to give all of the cover under one policy.
At Print Cover + we understand both the Print and Sign Industries and are fully aware of the additional covers required when those industries merge.
As fellow members of the BAPC we understand the importance of fast and efficient service and the importance to provide cover specifically designed for your industry.
Upskilling your team with JICMAIL certification
The value of embedding JICMAIL data in presentations, pitches and tenders is clear – no mail business case is complete without the supporting use of JICMAIL data. To do this, your team needs to know the basics of JICMAIL research methodology, how they can access the data and how to use it.
JICMAIL certification
To help upskill your team so they become proficient in using JICMAIL data, JICMAIL provide three certificates: Click here for links to JICMAIL certification
Taking the JICMAIL Bronze certificate means learning about basic JICMAIL research methodology, what the key metrics are and how to use the data to improve client relationships and support the case for mail.
Taking the JICMAIL Silver certificate means accessing JICMAIL Discovery to see the data and using it to answer questions on sector, mail type and audience use of mail.
Both Bronze and Silver certificates are online tutorials on JICMAIL Academy which take you through question and answer modules and provide a certificate once completed.
Gold certification requires the creation and submission of a business case: This should include supporting JICMAIL data, competitor analysis, partner tool use and client recommendations and be submitted to tara@jicmail.org.uk. A checklist and supporting webinar are available to help understand the requirements. The business case is evaluated to ensure the student understands how to use the full capability of JICMAIL data.
Access to JICMAIL data is free. To find out more or request training on using JICMAIL data for your business please contact tara@jicmail.org.uk
Website Design, Consultancy and Integration
Get your online shopfront gleaming!
10% discount on website builds
To access this benefit:
- Please send an email to matthew@planetdigitalevolution.com with your BAPC membership number to discuss your requirements
We are excited to offer a wide range of benefits to BAPC members. We all know how important technology is within our industry and that it’s key to assisting expansion of any business, especially those involved and connected within the scope of the BAPC. We offer a high level of IT know-how alongside many years of print industry experience to implement projects successfully.
The business founder started back in 1993 within the pre-press and then print sectors moving into IT infrastructure and then onwards to delivering entire company services, email, website, CRM systems and much more.
Scope of the offers:
As printers and print manager’s, new businesses come’s to your door for marketing material from both individuals who are building side hustles, to new or expanding companies. We want to help you to help them too. As well as assisting BAPC members directly we are extending our offers to include introductions made through your company that include opportunities sourced either internally or externally to your business.
Offers:
Having been providing website build and hosting services for over 10 years we partner with a number of different hosting providers and are pleased to extend those services to BAPC members with the following benefits:
- 10% discount on website builds
- 10% discount on website integrations
- 10% discount on hosting (shared, VPS, and dedicated)
- 10% discount on domain names
- 5% introducer for internal/external business generated from the BAPC Member
- FREE CRM with unlimited users when you take a VPS package
- FREE Wildcard secure certificates
- FREE Website audit
- Free 14 day trial chat function website (live-chat or programmable chatbot)
Commercial + Social Media Video Production and Consultancy