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HELPING YOU TO HAVE...

YOUR LIGHT BULB MOMENT

WHAT IS NEW?
An inclusive trade association servicing the global
industry
Evolving to adapt to the changing industry landscape
Empowering you and your business for greater success
Offering unparalleled industry connections, mentoring,
support and advice.
Maintaining, growing and expanding new partnerships to
benefit members
Working to solidify, protect and growing the Creative,
Craft and Hobby Industry

AN inclusive trade association EMPOW
MEMBERS. SOLIDIFYING, Pr
THE creative, craft

DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY TO

Welcome to…

WERING, WORKING FOR and supporting
rotecting and growing
and hobby industry

O MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE

WHO:

A non-for-profit inclusive, collaborative, member run and
member focused trade association. Providing the tools
members need to succeed.

WHAT:

The doorway for members to access a wealth of expert
knowledge, introductions and invaluable industry insight.
With s network of oganisations, businesses and event
partners we bring together all sizes and types of individuals

and businesses from our industry and beyond.

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HOW:

With clear and strong communications, engagement, driving
content and information. Engaging with each member to
manage their own unique wants and needs.

WHY:

Because we want to solidify and ensure the global industry
continues to thrive. We want educate and inspire business-
es achieve their goals while growing
the vibrant community.

“Helpful advice that
is only a quick phone call or

email away.
Just what you need when you're
starting out in the craft business”

UK member feedback 2019

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WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

We offer you one to one, confidential, expert business

advice and mentoring throughout your business journey or
career

We open doors for you to make key introductions to

buyers, suppliers, influencers and content creators.

We provide you with vital information resources and

insight to empower you to grow your business.

We help you grow your business brands, connections,
knowledge and products. By
working, for and, with you to
drive awareness.

We give you access to “Connecting me to the key
people and information I need,
educate clients, inspire providing access to help and
consumers, developing advice, it’s like an encyclopedia
brand and product loyalty.
of the Craft Industry.”
USA Member 2019

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YOU WILL ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO A HOST OF
RESOURCES INCLUDING…

Free: Legal advice and tickets to major global events.
Discounts: Web hosting, building and ecommerce sites.

Other association memberships. Insurance. Printing.
Logistics. Utilities.

Guaranteed: meetings with Shopping Channels,

Buyers and Suppliers .

MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT:

BUSINESS EDUCATION BUSINESS ADVICE
EXPERT ADVICE AND OPINIONS
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
INDUSTRY INFORMATION
MINDSET HELP
PERSONAL SUPPORT
STRATEGICAL PLANNING
TACTICAL PLANNING

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AS A MEMBER YOU WILL HAVE
ACCESS TO…

BEST PRACTICES/STANDARDS: Learn best

practices, industry standard and performing the best work
possible.

EXCHANGE OF IDEAS: Access, share, develop ideas

and new ways to improve your businesses and the industry.

Influence: Lobbying policy makers to sway opinion

more positively towards the industry. Influence legislation/
policy that affects the sector.

Insight: Provide you with immediate access to news,

content and developments that affect your business and the
sector as a whole.

Networking and connections: Access to

potential contacts, clients and partners who can help your
business move to the next level
and become more prominent.

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Networking and connections: Access to

potential contacts, clients and partners who can help your
business move to the next level and become more
prominent.

Recognition: Providing you with the recognition,

endorsements and validations prestige and credibility clients
and customers find invaluable.

RELATIONSHIPS: Opportunities to connect to strategic

partners that provide valuable insight, benefits and further
options to collaborate.

SUSTAINABILITY: As a collective we have a vital role in

addressing issues ensuring the industry has the visibility it
needs to help facilitate a sustainable future.

Training and Education: Providing information

you need to succeed via our
highly popular an annual Business
Conference, 4 new regional
‘Meet Up’ events and online
content.

“It’s fantastic to have an
organisation with true

passion for the industry.
Membership offers great
networking and development op-
portunities, not least through the
amazing business conference.”
UK member feedback 2019

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JOIN THE COMMUNITY!

It is important for us to make sure you feel part of the community and
throughout 2020 we have schedule an number of ways for you to get
involved and join in.

REGIONAL MEET UPS

During 2020, in addition to the annual business
conference, the association will host four regional events, spread
around the UK. These ’Meet-Up’s will be free for members and are
designed to connect, engage, offer advice and give a touch point
throughout 2020

Online virtual meetings

Bi-monthly we will host online meetings for you to take part ort watch
another time. These are gear to answer members questions.

SOCIAL MEDIA GROUPS

We will be active via Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. With
members able to post and share their stories.

NEWS SHARING

We have partnered with a number of news source to help members
share their news the headline partner for 2020 is
www.creativeindustrynews.com

CONNECT - ENGAGE - NETWORK
SHARE — TALK

For more information or to register VISITI

What attendees have
they say…

“As a new member and first time visitor, I
was impressed with the

professionalism of the organisation of the whole two days. The best
part for me was the opportunity to meet with similar sized businesses

where problems were mulled over and
solution ideas given freely”

“A hidden gem, it is now a must for us every year! As a new craft
company in the UK it was amazing to know there is so much support

for start up companies in the craft industry”
“A brilliant way of bringing together the crafting industry for a couple of

days to share, invigorate and learn something new”
“I found it to be really helpful and informative. It was great for a range of

businesses from small independents to those with larger operations.
The opportunity to speak to Board Members was really valuable too!”

“A fantastic event. It gave us the opportunity to meet small family
run businesses like ourselves as well as more experienced

businesses we could learn from. We left with a ton of knowledge and
made some great friends and contacts. It was a really enjoyable and

inspiring event that I would highly recommend”
“Great resource for a new business, or a business looking to expand
into new areas such as a manufacturer beginning retailing for example.

Also great for networking in the industry”

What will you say?

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Annual Business Conference
3-6th JULY 2020, Holiday inn Coventry. UK

EXCHANGING:

CONNECTIONS - EDUCATION
INFORMATION - INSPIRATION

4 day hotel based event providing access to expert knowledge, peers.
likeminded people, business support and development.

“As well as the
financial benefits
from membership, the events are
a great way to share product
knowledge, make new contacts,
and promote both business and

friendship.”
UK member 2019

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3-4 JULY

This is for crafters and retailers, business will host hands on work-
shops and product training. Provided in-depth education about
brands and products creating loyalty and inspiration.
Businesses can sell tickets for their sessions, have shop to sell
products and take orders.

5-6 JULY — TRADE ONLY

For the industry to come together as one, for everyone working in
or work in the creative, craft and hobby space. To exchange ideas
and information
Business sessions - including copy right laws, logistics, industry
insights, ecommerce, social media, business mentoring.

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MEMBERSHIP TYPES AND FEES

OUR MEMBERSHIP PROMISE:
A robust member owned, member run association.
Offering help, support and advice so that you and other
members can thrive. Delivering our core pillars to make sure you are a

member are:

BEING INFORMED: Education, Inspiration, Information
BEING CONNECT: Connection, Introductions, Networking
BEING INSPIRED: New Paths, Ideas and Ways to think

HELPING YOU BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE!

All members fees are annually, from the date you receive your membership
pack. If you are a current AFCI.UK member we will honour your

membership rate and time scale for the lifetime membership. If your
membership lapses for a period of longer than 14 days, they will be subject

to the new membership rate scale.

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START-UP:

Companies that are in the first stages of their businesses.
This is a two year membership that offers business and strategic
planning and monthly updates.
£50 per year for two years, there after you will transfer to a
membership level below.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS:

As an inclusive association, the importance in making sure all
members have access to everything they need to succeed we have
simplified the membership application into levels. Thereafter you will
select you areas that are of interest to you and you business so that
you can maximise your membership return.

LEVEL 1 - Under £80k turnover p.a* = £80+vat
LEVEL 2 - £81k - £150k turnover p.a* = £200+vat
LEVEL 3 - £151k - £200k turnover p.a* = £400+vat
LEVEL 4 - £201k - £500k turnover p.a* = £600+vat
LEVEL 5 - £501k - £1million turnover p.a* = £1000+vat

or £800+vat if you commit to our ‘GIVING BACK PACKAGE’

LEVEL 6 – Over £1 million turnover p.a* = £1800+vat

or £1400+vat if you commit to our ‘GIVING BACK PACKAGE’
*Company checks are made on application
“Membership gives us the
support, confidence and
introductions that allows our
business to thrive.
With impartial advice it is like
hiring an business manager at
fraction of the cost!”
European Supplier member 2019

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GIVING BACK PACKAGE:

Is designed for industry leaders to help give back, to engage,
encourage, support and connect with the industry.
To qualify for membership level discount companies must commit to
the following:

Attend and host business sessions at Creative Exchanges
Attend at least two of the regional Creative Exchanges
Offering members access to new products and brands first, with a
membership benefit or offering. Avoiding discounting of product.
Sharing news and product information via our social sites and
www.creativeindustrynews.com

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES IN 2020

Gain priceless feedback and
expert advice about your
business ideas or products

Offering 15 mentoring
sessions at events across
the UK

Finger on the creative pulse.
Web portal providing access
to news, reviews and unique
content to the industry

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NOTE from the CEO
and co-founder
Craig De Souza

The industry landscape is forever
changing with new challenges just
around the corner, but a few things
remain constant. The passion, dedication,
hard working individuals and companies that continue to
provide the industry with great products, brands, education, inspiration,
content, building and servicing these communities to name just a few!
With two decades of industry experience, seen numerous changes,
been directly involved successes, gain unique knowledge and learnt
from failures. I am in an ideally position of offer this vibrant and chal-
lenging an association that can empower, inspire, inform, connect and
facilitate introductions to help solidify, grow and support members and
the industry.
With a volunteer board, who are members, giving up their time, exper-
tise and knowledge to give back to the industry. We are an inclusive
association for the global creative, craft and hobby industry.
Joining is not a ‘Eureka’ moment nor does membership give you the
keys to instance success. Joining it is your ‘Light Bulb’ moment, your
statement of intent, taking your business
seriously and showing others you mean business and you have back-
ing of the association and the wider industry
community. At your fingers tips is the association helping you to stayed
informed, get connected, be mentored and be
empowered so that you can be successful
I look forward in working for you, to help you achieve your goals and
welcoming you to a new era!

Craig

[email protected]

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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

You have apply for:

 START-UP: £50 per year for two years, there after you will transfer to
a membership level below.

 LEVEL 1 - Under £80k turnover p.a* = £80+vat
 LEVEL 2 - £81k - £150k turnover p.a* = £200+vat
 LEVEL 3 - £151k - £200k turnover p.a* = £400+vat
 LEVEL 4 - £201k - £500k turnover p.a* = £600+vat
 LEVEL 5 - £501k - £1million turnover p.a* = £1000+vat

 or £800+vat if you commit to our ‘GIVING BACK PACKAGE’

LEVEL 6 - Over £1 million turnover p.a* = £1800+vat

 or £1400+vat if you commit to our ‘GIVING BACK PACKAGE’
*Company checks are made on application

Date Applied:…………...
FOR WAYS TO PAY:
Cash, Credit Card or Check.
Make check out to Creative Industry Association.
Direct Bank Deposit Details: Barclays Bank Plc

Account Number: 23681084
Sort/Code: 20-24-64
IBAN: GB34 BARC 2024 6423 6810 84
BIC: BARCGB22

Any questions concerning this invoice, please contact us on
+(0) 1206 364 977 or email [email protected]

Tear off and send to Creative Industry Association -
c/o 45 Pownall Crescent, Colchester, Essex CO2 7RF or

[email protected]
Once your form and payment has been received ,our team will be in
contact to complete your members details and discuss your requirements

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

COMPANY NAME:
CONTACT NAME:
POSTAL ADDRESS:
Postcode:
CONTACT NUMBER:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
WEBSITE:
Please tick the membership you wish to apply for:

 START-UP: £50 per year for two years, there after you will transfer to
a membership level below.

 LEVEL 1 - Under £80k turnover p.a* = £80+vat
 LEVEL 2 - £81k - £150k turnover p.a* = £200+vat
 LEVEL 3 - £151k - £200k turnover p.a* = £400+vat
 LEVEL 4 - £201k - £500k turnover p.a* = £600+vat
 LEVEL 5 - £501k - £1million turnover p.a* = £1000+vat

 or £800+vat if you commit to our ‘GIVING BACK PACKAGE’

LEVEL 6 - Over £1 million turnover p.a* = £1800+vat

 or £1400+vat if you commit to our ‘GIVING BACK PACKAGE’
*

PLEASE SIGN AND DATE:
Signature:……………………………………………………………………………..

Print Name……………………………………………………………………………

Date:.………………………………………

Tear off and send to Creative Industry Association -
c/o 45 Pownall Crescent, Colchester, Essex CO2 7RF or

[email protected]

Once your form and payment has been received ,our team will be in
contact to complete your members details and discuss your requirements

DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY, FOR THE
EMPOWERMENT OF THE INDUSTRY AND

MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

JOIN BY VISITING
www.creaTIVEINDUSTRYASSOCIATION.ORG