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GIMA SERVICES GIMA has access to the following services. Please contact the GIMA office if you are interested in any particular facility, and we will be pleased to give you more information.
Business Finance Low interest loans for the purchase of capital items such as vehicles, equipment, computers and alarm and security systems.
Telephone Account Reductions Through concessions arranged in conjunction with BHF we have access to the World Telecommunication Corporation's block booking contract with BT. Savings of up to 38% can be made for regional, national and international calls.
BUPA Health Care Scheme A comprehensive healthcare plan through BUPA is now available to members, combining preferential subscriptions and comprehensive benefits.
Preferential Rates from the AA Roadside Assistance, Relay and Home Start special rates available from the AA for Fleets.
Stationery Stationery and Office Equipment is available at exceptionally low rates. Catalogues are available on request.
Publishing Booklets, leaflets and other publications can be produced for members at low cost.
Consultancy Advice Advice from experts in the fields of insurance, pension plans, property and legal affairs is available to members. Initial telephone enquiries can be answered at no cost depending on subject matter.
New Products Listings All members notify the GIMA office of new products to be introduced to the market together with the appropriate release date. GIMA will circulate such information, including brief product descriptions, RRP prices, and contact names and telephone numbers, to the media and to garden writers. Trade magazine editors in particular value this service.
Basic Information If GIMA doesn't know, we will do our best to find out for you! GIMA can supply basic information on a wide range of topics, such as the Working Time Directive, The Legalities of Standard Trading Terms, Taking a Lease, The Storage and Display of Pesticides and many others.
Telephone Charges Every time you make a telephone call, it costs you money …in some cases a lot of money ! But surprisingly, few companies really analyse these costs and take steps to find a cheaper offer.GIMA has done a little investigating on your behalf, and here are just a few of the rates we can offer to you through our contact company, Telefonix. A few examples of their rates : UK national calls: A peak hour rate of only 2.5p per minute, compared to the standard BT rate of about 4.00p per minute. And this rate will apply whatever the distance. Calls to mobiles: Peak : 18.23p per minute Economy : 15.80p per minute Overseas Calls: To the USA : 4.00p per minute To France : 5.75p per minute To Norway : 7.50p per minute To Hong Kong : 6.50p per minute These rates apply 24 hours a day for 7 days a week. Volume Discounts: Under £350 per month : 3% Above £500 per month : 5% Above £800 per month : 7% There is no elaborate work to be done on your premises to arrange the change to the new intermediate supplier ; and it will take no more than an hour or two to complete. No contract is needed and you can cancel with just 24 hours notice if need be. Just to complete the picture, it is estimated that the reduction in telephone costs, which can be achieved, can amount to as much as 1% to 2.5% of turnover ! So the saving for ( say) a £5 million business can be £50,000 to £125,000 ! Surely this is worth a phone call to check the story out ? If you are interested, we will pass your name and company to Telefonix who will answer your questions and tell you how little is involved for your company to make such savings on your telephone bills. Telefonix promise that from an operational or technical perspective, their service is the equal of what is available from BT or the cable operators.