Be protected… join the IW Chamber
Peace of mind and protection for your business, from just £3 a week
IW Chamber members have unlimited access to a range of essential business support services, including no less than five business advice lines and a website which features over 750 free downloadable template documents.
CHAMBER HR
EMPLOYER FOCUSSED HR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW SUPPORT
Unlimited 365 day access to our experienced specialist HR advisors via our advice line, for help and guidance on subjects like disciplinary issues, long term sickness, persistent absence, redundancy and holiday pay
ChamberHR includes many aspects of employment law support such as advice, core documents and employment tribunal insurance cover. However additional services, such as an ACAS Early Conciliation service and Settlement Agreements are also available at exclusive member rates.
LEGAL EXPENSES INSURANCE
Employment Tribunal cover – to cover legal fees and awards.
£1,000,000 of cover, £100,000 per claim
GET HELP ON-LINE
400 free downloadable employment documents.
CHAMBER LEGAL
COMMERCIAL LEGAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS
Unlimited 365 day access to our experienced specialist legal advisors via our advice line.
LEGAL EXPENSES INSURANCE
Business cover – includes property disputes, data protection, licence protection, criminal prosecution, jury service and more
Personal cover – includes personal injury, motor disputes and wrongful arrest – also covers employee
CHAMBER HS
THE EASY WAY TO HEALTH & SAFETY COMPLIANCE
Access to over 100 free downloadable template documents via our Information and Knowledge Hub, including HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY, WORK STATION ASSESSMENT FORM, RISK ASSESSMENT FORM,
LONE WORKER POLICY and WORKING AT HEIGHTS.
CHAMBER TAX
EXPERTISE ON HAND TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS OR HELP RESOLVE ISSUES
Unlimited access to experienced tax and VAT specialists during office hours
LEGAL EXPENSES INSURANCE
Insurance cover to deal with a full HMRC enquiry, aspect enquiries, PAYE disputes and VAT disputes
Membership that makes the difference
Are you looking to reorganise your business? Does this involve redundancy?
ChamberHR can help – unlimited advice and access to documents. Free One2One Reviews and additional bespoke services available.
Are you having problems with landlords or property issues?
Chamber Legal can help – unlimited access to legal advisors and documents
Are you having problems with commercial contracts?
Chamber Legal can help – unlimited access to legal advisors and documents
Are you having issues with debt recovery?
Chamber Legal can help – access to advice and template documents plus a full recovery service available if required
Are you worried about an HMRC investigation?
HMRC are more active than normal – specifically looking for businesses that have made fraudulent furlough claims. If you need advice Chamber Tax can help
Business networking
You’re not on your own! IW Chamber members are well connected. Join the Chamber for access to regular networking events, where you can promote your business to other members. You’re also joining a network of like-minded businesses who can provide services and solutions to help you to grow.
Business Expo
The IW Chamber’s Business Expo is the biggest day of the year for the Island’s business community, connecting hundreds of visitors and exhibitors, showcasing Island businesses of all sizes and sectors. The event is open to everybody to attend. IW Chamber members receive discounts on exhibition stands and early, priority access to Expo.
Business support
IW Chamber can help your business to grow, by providing support and guidance, including access to funding and start-up loans. Chamber members can benefit from mentoring and a range of training courses.
Island Business Magazine
Island Business is our monthly magazine distributed free to all Chamber members, keeping you informed of relevant, local and national news. A well produced magazine, delivered directly to Island businesses, it provides an excellent opportunity for targeted marketing. Advertising rates are preferential to members and editorial is always welcome.
Chamber Advice Line
Members have unlimited access to five business advice lines and over 750 free business documents plus £1m of excess free insurance.
The four services include unlimited access to the following:
– HR / employment law advice line
– Health & safety advice
– Legal advice line
– Advice on tax and VAT matters
– HR website with a document library
– Online library of health & safety documents
– Online library of template legal documents
– Legal expenses insurance with £1,000,000 of cover, excess free
International Trade
Our International Trade services provide excellent opportunities for exporting and we are the sole Island agent for export documentation. If you have considered business opportunities around the world, but have some reservations, the Chamber can help you find the right advice.
Westfield Health Scheme
An exclusive employee healthcare plan exclusively for members. The Chamber Health Plan provides health cover that really works hard for you and your employees from just £6.13 per employee per month.
AA Fleet Assistance
This service is designed to offer local businesses significant cost savings on AA Fleet Breakdown Cover and Roadside Assistance. Through the AA, you can access six different packages (Fleetwide Packages 1–5 and the Fleet Europe Package).
HMRC Tax Investigations Protection
One of the many benefits of being an Isle of Wight Chamber member is that your business is automatically covered for HMRC tax investigations.
Business to Business Member Discounts
IW Chamber members benefit from member-to-member discounts, including discounted ferry crossings with Red Funnel and Wightlink. Discounts are available in the members-only area of the website.
Island Business November / December 2024
