The BPA has negotiated preferential services and discounts with key service providers tailored to our members’ needs. Our member services are outlined below:
Education and Training Member Services
We are working in collaboration with key industry education and training providers. We have secured a discount for members with the following consultant.
To ensure a successful business, it is vital you keep up to date with your training and skills development. We are constantly reviewing our membership to ensure your needs are met. Please let us know if you have any appropriate courses or training you think we should provide.
Jo Henderson Jewellery Consultancy
Jo is a serial entrepreneur with over 15 years experience in the UK and International jewellery industries. Jo writes for the Retail Jeweller, a regular panelist at the International jewellery London and a judge for the Retail jeweller Awards.
JHJC can help you and your brand through tailored advice and services, in terms of identifying and taking business opportunities, potential realisation and profit. Services offered include strategic planning, sales and product training, buying, brand development and in-store environment consultancy. Jo has some very big clients; including Casio, Clogau, Fei Liu and Esoteric Luxury Jewellery.
Jo believes there is no company too big or small to benefit from training or business advice. Jo can offer one to one sessions or a full training programme.
BPA members receive a 5% discount.
To find out more, please contact Jo directly on 07764802469 or email on jo@jhjc.co.uk
Trade Shows and Gift Fairs
BPA members receive preferential discounts at leading Trade Shows in the UK. As an association, we are present at most leading trade Shows and Fairs throughout the country. Our presence helps to promote our members and a good point of contact for advice, information and networking opportunities.
Trade Show Discounts
British Craft Trade Fair- A 10% discount on floor space is offered to BPA members. Members are able to book an individual stand or group stand, sharing with one other. Please contact www.bctf.co.uk or call 01444 246446 for further information.
Information and Advice
A key role here at the BPA is to offer advice and information to all members. Please get in touch if you have a query or need an answer to a question. If we can’t answer it there and then, we will do our best to answer your question as soon as we can. Alternatively, we may signpost you to the best person to give you your answer. We are here to help!
We also have a pearl community group on Facebook BPA – Ask, Show, Tell
Please contact the office on 0121 5070994 or email Toni or Alan at info@britishpearlassociation.co.uk