Membership Benefits

Discounts

Members can enjoy a number of discounts which often match the annual membership fee in savings:

• Exhibitor discounts of up to 25% at our UK Boat Shows (CWM FX London Boat Show & Southampton Boat Show)
• The International Team can help signpost you to grants that can assist you at overseas shows.
• Access to many money saving commercial benefits including private healthcare, energy savings and foreign exchange 
• Access to complimentary or discounted statistics and market research on both the UK and international marine markets
• Preferential rates at our organised training courses including RCD compliance, website management and sales skills
• Access to training grants to enable you to better your workforce for less financial commitment 

Free Resources

In challenging market conditions the free resources and services we can offer as part of the membership package are extremely valuable, they include:

• Access to the exhibitor and member-only lounge at our Boat Shows where you can conduct business meetings and use office facilities as well as meet the BMF team
• Free entry on BMF website which attracts thousands of unique visitors
• Free 24 hour telephone and contract generation & review service
• Regular informative publications including a quarterly technical report
• Legal agreements and standard business documents available on-line
• 6 x complimentary National Boat Shows tickets per year for non exhibitors, and additional Trade tickets available at reduced rates
• Weekly E-Newsletter BMF Latest News plus access to the BMF Blog
• Business planning advice

Advice and Networking

The advice BMF offers through the full time team is invaluable. We also offer a range of networking events through head office or via Regional and Group Associations.

These events and meetings are a good opportunity to strengthen your contacts and exchange information about your sector, and learn from other businesses:

• Online advice and publications available in members only area of the website
• Opportunities to meet other members through Region and Group Association meetings and events held on a regular basis to exchange news, information and contacts
• Access to legal advice website covering, Employment Law, Tax & VAT, Health & Safety documents and templates, Company Formation and IT Care & Consultancy services
• Health & Safety guidance
• Technical advice on issues that could affect your business including the RCD, MCA codes, BSS, new legislation and standards