BHETA offers members a range of initiatives and campaigns.  To find out more specific details visit the member zone.

New 2012 BHETA Services:

- BHETA Training has been launched in partnership Pheonix Training & Development offering a range of courses:

1. Essential Management Skills
2. Inspirational Leadership
3. Practical Negotiation Skills
4. Sales Essentials

To find out more please click on the links above, download new initiative PDF, call 020 7234 0480 or email oliver@pheonix-training.co.uk.

- NEW ‘Develop the need, Make the sale’ half day seminar.  8th March 2012. London.  Click to download course details.

- GIMA Training. Time management training day 28th February 2012.  Course details.

- BHETA Credit Forums. Find out how to predict business risks by attending a BHETA Credit Forum.

- BHETA X CHANGE is a facility to tell other members that you would like to share or are willing to share the utilisation of your assets.  To find out more visit the member zone.

- The Bribery ACT 2010 modernises the law on bribery.  It came into force on 1st July 2011 and BHETA members should be aware that your organisations may be liable for failing to prevent a person from bribing on your behalf.  Visit the member zone to view the downloadable guide from the Ministry of Justice that provides good advice on how you can protect your company.

- Latest reports from Verdict

a) ‘UK Furniture & Floorcoverings Retailers 2012’ Report features:

- Market sizing and shares for the leading retailers in both furniture and floorcoverings retail with comprehensive analysis of the winners and losers
- Detailed breakdown of retailer operational performance including sales, profits, space expansion and market share
- Key issues affecting the market are examined including the weak housing market, low demand for big ticket items, and the impact of online on stores
- Detailed space allocation by product category for the leading furniture and floorcoverings retailers

b) ‘UK Homewares Retailers 2012 Report’ delivers practical guidance on which categories will offer sales growth opportunities, while our strategies for success will give you a competitive advantage to get ahead.

Packed full of data and insight on market size, sales and growth rates, we answer your most burning questions:
- Which categories are performing above expectation?
- Which retailers have gained or dropped market share?
- What consumer trends are impacting the market?
- Which homewares channels are prospering and how can I protect my market share?
- How will economic forecasts impact the growth of the homewares marketin in 2012 and beyond?

This research is available to all BHETA members at huge discounts. If you need any further details contact: Marc Dring, Verdict Research, Direct line: +44 (0) 20 7551 9540 mdring@verdict.co.uk