Testimonials

1. Achievement

2. Status

3. Support & Information

4. Discounts

5. Publicity

6. New Business Ideas

1. ACHIEVEMENT

I am delighted to have been invited to become patron of The Home Business Alliance. My aim is to ensure the work of The HBA goes from strength to strength.
Sir Irvine Patnick, OBE

I note with pleasure that the Minister has nominated himself as your direct line of contact on home and self-employed business issues.
Christopher Chope, OBE, Small Firms Spokesman, Conservative Party

... a major step forward for the HBA and critically, gives a voice to the millions of small businesses which operate from home. Well done.
Paul Nolan,AICB, Abbey National

I want to contratulale you and wish you all power to your elbow. Best wishes.
Alan Bretherton, National Federation of Enterprise Agencies

Congratulations on securing the 'seal of approval' from the DTI - it's fantastic.
George Rockett, Worldwide Events

Just to say "well done" on your dealings with the Government.
Councillor Brian Oxley

2. STATUS

I joined the HBA for added perceived credibility of being able to display their logo.
Mr. N. R., Co. Tyrone

The HBA gives status to its members.
Mr. S. B., Bognor

The main thing I like about the HBA is that it gives professional respectability to home businesses.
Mr. A. D., Catford

The chief benefit for me is the support of a reputable organisation.
M. J., Uphall

I joined the HBA for the prestige of the name.
Mr. J. W., Colchester

I like the feel of the HBA. The members are good, it has integrity and the code of practice is good. It's a good organisation to be part of.
Mr. E. S., Burnley

The most important benefits of the HBA to me are the sense of belonging to a group of like-minded people and the information it gives me about other businesses.
Mr. P. C., Sittingbourne

I joined the HBA for several reasons, one being that by being a member of your organisation it gives recognition and respectability to enquirers seeking a reputable business like mine.
Ms. A. R., Ardrossan

I joined the HBA for information, discounts and to enhance my professional image ie. honesty and quality.
Mr. S. V-W., Deeside

What I like best about The HBA is being part of a nationally recognised organisation.
L. P., Colchester

As I am keen to expand my business interests, I welcome information re current possibilities. The HBA lends support in a solitary profession (writing) and provides a sense of 'community', of belonging - and of honesty! The main benefit for me is the feeling of integrity conveyed by the HBA.
Mr. S.M., Haslemere

I joined the HBA for its ethical representation on a collective scale.
Mr. J. F., Taunton

3. SUPPORT & INFORMATION

Becoming a member has saved me a lot of time, a lot of money and it has given me a lot of very sound advice. They were of particular help sorting out my business banking.
Mr. S. P., Lowestoft

Very useful information for home-based businesses.
Ms. R. L., Exeter

I'm very glad I joined. For me personally the biggest benefit is the pool of expertise which has been assembled by the HBA and the terrific camaraderie among its members.
Mr. J. R., Belfast

Why did I join the HBA? The answer is what everyone knows who is a member - excellent information and services!
Mr. L. G, Poole

Only browsing through The BOSS, it becomes quite evident that it's impossible to do without it.
Mr. A. H., Harrow

The HBA gives hope to those of us who have lost faith in the so-called 'system', or who just don't fit neatly into a 9 to 5 routine. There must be a better way - and I think the HBA is it!
Mr. N. C., Walsall

The HBA provides us with a more in-depth insight into being self-employed. It keeps us in touch with people in a similar working environment - a degree of help as and when required.
Mr. J. L. and Ms. V. S., Tarporley

I actually read The BOSS. I no longer read any glossies - they just get filed.
Mr. M. G., London

We joined the HBA to get support when we go into full-time self-employment.
Mr. and Mrs. J. O., Croydon

Good value for money.
Mr. D. N., Orpington

I would like to say that, even with the price increase, being an HBA member is still good value for money.
Mr. M. W. Todmorden

For me, the most important thing about being in the HBA is the up-to-date information it gives me.
Mr. T. N., Inverness

In a word, the reason I am in the HBA is - information!
Mrs. D. N., Silloth

It can be lonely being self-employed. The HBA keeps me well-informed of the outside world.
Mr. J. B., Brighton

You help me to save time, money and heartache by being able to learn from others' mistakes and to enjoy success by working for myself.
Mrs. C. W., Chester

4. DISCOUNTS

The discounts available to members on computers, stationery and furniture are the main benefit of the HBA for me; I used it to find an insurance company which specialises in home-based businesses.
Ms. G. M., London

I joined the HBA for the discounts, and members' offers . . .
Mr. J. O., Airdrie

The most important ongoing membership benefit for me is members' offers and services.
Mr. T. A., Doncaster

The most important benefits I get from the HBA are contacts with business suppliers, discounts and contact with other people working from home.
Ms. J. B., Caterham

I joined the HBA for contacts and discounts.
Mr. F. K., Thorverton

The main ongoing benefits of the HBA for me are advice services, discounts on products and services and information from other members.
Mr. A. S., London

5. PUBLICITY

I received over 50 replies to my free member's listing in the HBA newsletter.
Mr. T. B., Accrington

I obtained five new agents as a result of the listing for my business in the HBA Newsletter.
Mrs. B. D., Selby

I joined the HBA to bring my business to the attention of potential customers.
Ms. J. B., Malvern

My free listing led to good business contacts.
Mr. R. W., London

I benefit from being part of a national organisation for home workers, and I gain support, information and a potential outlet for my services.
Mrs. C. S., Preston

Very worthwhile organisation with excellent networking opportunities.
Mr. A. M., Belfast

My prime reasons for joining the HBA are good information and the chance to recruit new distributors.
Mrs. D. W., North Harrow

I feel that HBA is the group to join if you are running a home-based business or want to set one up. It is the only organisation I know which offers real potential for mutually beneficial new business contacts and arrangements with other members.
Mr. D. H., Kilwinning

6. NEW BUSINESS IDEAS

I joined the HBA to receive ideas and advice on starting self-employment.
Mr. C. H., Edgware

The main benefit of the HBA for me is new business ideas.
Mr. G. G. M., Gt. Yarmouth

I joined the HBA to get information, support and business ideas.
Ms. J. J., Liverpool

Tips, ideas and information to run my business successfully are the main advantages I get from the HBA. Also, I like knowing that I can contact the experts for advice.
Mr. J. S., Burntwood

The HBA gives me ideas (that work) for starting a part-time business.
Mr. J.O., Airdrie

My prime reason for joining the HBA is that I'm interested in running a business from home and need ideas and advice on how to get started.
Mrs. C. T., Lydd-on-Sea

The HBA gives me sources and ideas for working from home.
Miss M. K., Salisbury

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Werrington Business Centre, 86 Papyrus Road, Peterborough PE4 5BH
Tel: 0871 474 1015 Fax: 0871 474 1016