Crunch Busters - Business help is close at hand

Business Helpline

020 7242 7503 FREE advice on commercial matters and company law.

 

Debt Recovery 

In conjunction with a firm of solicitors, the FMB can provide a FREE letter before action service for members which can trigger payment from reluctant payers.

 

Employment Helpline 

020 7242 7503 FREE specialist advice on employment matters from the FMB Information Department.

 

Find A Builder 

Promote your business online. Showcase your skills online by creating three free pages on your find A Builder listing.

 

Health and Safety Helpline 

020 7242 7503 FREE advice from the Health & Safety Helpline and Health & Safety Consultancy Service.

 

Legal Advice 

020 7242 7503 FREE telephone advice from solicitors.

 

FMB Merchandise 

FMB merchandise can help you sell your services more effectively to customers.

 

Taxation Helpline 

020 8788 8770 FREE telephone advice from a tax consultant.

 

Used Vehicles

BT Fleet, in partnership with the FMB, gives members direct access to a wide range of quality used cars and vans. In addition, FMB members can use BT Fleet’s workshops and benefit from competitive rates for vehicle servicing.

 

Insurance Services

Since the launch of FMB Insurance Services in 1998, FMB members have been able to benefit by choosing to arrange their commercial and personal insurance direct with an organisation they trust. Plus, FMB members benefit from a 15 percent discount on their commercial insurance, and MasterBond members benefit from a 25% percent discount on their commercial insurance when insuring through FMB Insurance Services.

 

 

Credit Checks

The FMB has teamed up with Credit Reference Agency, Experian Ltd. to offer members a free credit check and public record search service. It means that members can protect their business by eliminating potential sources of bad debt before they begin.

 

Business Banking

FMB members have access to award winning banking at preferential rates.

 

 

 

 

Business Software

The FMB has joined forces with software experts, HBXL to bring you a package of software, including ContractsXpert, an easy to use software package that protects you and your customers’ interests, PlansXpress which helps you to draw professional plans and elevations, EstimatorXpress estimating software tool which allows you to price jobs and produce professional quotes quickly and easily and Health & Safety Xpert™ a software package that will save you time producing health and safety documentation legally required under UK law.

Directory Advertising

FMB members can benefit from appearing in the FMB banner advertisement in the Yellow Pages at discounted rates.

 

 

Fuel Cards

TOTALCARD green is one of the most convenient fuel cards to use in the UK. Accepted at different around a third of the UK service stations and at TOTAL garages, FMB members benefit from reduced fuel prices (one penny per litre inc. VAT on all fuels) as well as 20 percent off car wash and 10 percent off lubricants.

 

 

 

Discounted Utility Bills

In partnership with the FMB, the Utility Warehouse Discount Club can offer you great discounts on UK and International phone calls, broadband, mobile phone services and cheaper gas and electricity.

 

 

 

 

HomeBuilding & Renovating Shows

Free tickets for every member for a Homebuilding & Renovating show near you.

 

 

 

 

AA Breakdown Cover

With AA business breakdown cover, you know you can concentrate on your business while the AA concentrates on providing breakdown cover for your vehicles.

 

Eye Care

FMB members are entitled to discounted eye care at Vision Express, including £10.00 off eye examinations, £30.00 off complete glasses, and £70.00 when joining the contact lens direct debit scheme.

 

Weekend Break

Barceló Hotels offer FMB members fantastic breaks at any one of their 21 UK hotels.

 

 

 

 

Stationery

The FMB has a partnership in print with Qubic Print Direct, the UK’s leading supplier of mail order print to the construction industry. Qubic has developed an essential range of key forms to help run your business smoothly and more cost effectively. As an FMB member you receive signifi cant discounts on a selected range of products, helping you save on everyday items such as purchase orders and invoices.

 

 

Mobile Phones

Exclusive FMB offer - the first mobile phone rugged enough to be called a Land Rover AND £250 off your next FMB membership renewal when you connect.

 

 

 

 

 

Advertising
FMB members can benefit from appearing in the FMB banner advertisement in the Thomson Local Directories at special rates.