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8 NAJ Membership Benefits You Might Have Forgotten About

21 Apr 2022

Surprise! Sometimes it’s easy to forget all the benefits you’re eligible for as an NAJ member, so here’s a helpful reminder for a few that might have fallen by the wayside.

1. Photography and video products service providers

Videos are a powerful tool, it only takes 60 seconds for a consumer or client to form an opinion of your business; an impactful, visually enticing clip can make all the difference.

One Minute Wonders offers NAJ members 20 per cent off its video package, including specially designed graphics and three-day post-production work.

2. Better Business VAT health check via tax support service

Quest is providing NAJ members with unlimited advice-line access to its experienced tax and VAT advisors, available during office hours. This is an invaluable benefit that can help all types of businesses, from sole traders to large companies.

The advice line covers a range of topics, such as VAT on land or property, exemptions, HMRC investigates and general tax advice; taking advantage of this service will help ensure your business continues to run smoothly.

View Better Business Support Service

3. Member Marketplace

As an NAJ member, you get access to the Member Marketplace. Here, we list all of the incentives members offer, from discounts to enhanced product lines and specialist services not normally available.

Likewise, you can only appear on the Member Marketplace if you're a member of the NAJ.

Submit your Member Marketplace incentive

4. Jobs Board

If you are looking to recruit new staff, as a member of the NAJ, you are able to submit free job listings that appear on our vacancies page. Some of the selected vacancies are shared through the monthly newsletter.

Contact to submit free job listings

View Current Vacancies

5. Second-hand gold purchase book

Receipt books are a vital resource for retailers. The NAJ offers branded books with 50 templates at £8+VAT+postage each.

They’re available in our online PrintShop and are delivered straight to your door. Discounts are available for multiple orders.

View NAJ PrintShop

6. Import and export guidance

The requirements and processes to trade internationally changed in January 2021, and the members who accessed the services of British Jewellery & Giftware International (BJGI) were able to update their processes, navigate the new legislation and maintain relationships effectively.

Similar to NAJ, BJGI is a division of the British Allied Trades Federation and is why access to such support and expertise is available.

BJGI offers a range of services including advice and guidance on the challenges imposed by the UK's new relationship with the European Union, discounted rates on ATA carnets and access to free legal advice from an experienced solicitor on issues relative to international trade. Popular issues include sales agents and distributor contract agreements, as well as advice on overseas debts.

7. Design Registration

If you create unique, bespoke designs, protect yourself from design fraud. Copywatch is a copyright deposit scheme, administered by the NAJ and patent agents, Barker Bretell; members can submit up to 25 designs free per year, and receive a certificate of registration.

This service gives members an added layer of protection when faced with incidents of design fraud, whilst not a legal document, this deposit system will provide clear evidence of the existence of a design at a given date and details of when it was first offered for sale, thereby helping with an audit trail should you wish to pursue a matter.

A tip before submitting your form

Don't forget to mark your completed form with the copyright symbol ‘©’, your name and year the document was created before sending them in.

Download Copywatch forms

(after downloading submit either via post to our Birmingham office, or email to membership@naj.co.uk)