Businesses that are Trading Standards Approved with Business Approval Ltd, have access to a wide range of benefits including:-

Use of an Approved Logo

One of the first benefits for business is the qualification to promote they are Trading Standards Approved, communicating their commitment to deliver excellence to customers with the use of an approved logo. This mark is a sign that the business operates fairly and is one that strives to exceed the minimum requirements of consumer law, continuously aiming to achieve high standards and excellence in customer service. Using the logo provides consumers with a source of confidence and provides businesses with a powerful marketing device enabling them to not only attract, but to retain customers and secure business growth year on year.

Partnership with Business Approval

Businesses benefit from membership through Business Approval Ltd and our team of trading standards professionals will work with businesses to devise and implement any necessary improvements to ensure that they comply with the law, deliver excellence to customers and encourage growth.

We have the necessary skills and expertise to deal with any issues or questions that may arise from the sale and supply of goods or services. We recognise that from time to time members will need business support and we will work with businesses small and large and help those that don’t have the time during their busy working days to keep up to speed with what is legally required and those that just need a bit of extra help and support.

Working with trading standards services, our marketing and PR experts, our trading partners and developing relationships with local, regional and national regulators or other organisations, we will support our business members. A compliant business is a healthy business and we know this results in customer satisfaction, customer retention and business growth.

Business Sponsorship and Promotion

We support businesses that are trustworthy and reliable. We are committed to marketing and  promoting those that measure up to the standards required. We seek to maximise consumer awareness and the choice of reputable and reliable businesses, that have achieve our Trading standards Approved accreditation and how consumers can source our Trading Standards Approved businesses.

Business Advice and Support for dispute resolution

Members benefit from a superior advice service to assist resolution of consumer disputes if they arise. No business can guarantee that problems will never occur, but as a member, you can rely on support when dealing with such matters. This membership benefit will form an important element of members’ complaint protocol maximising the opportunity to resolve any consumer disputes at an early stage.

Our website

All businesses that have achieved our Trading Standards Approved accreditation and are authorised to use it, are registered with us and company contact information can be found on our website or by contacting us directly.

Free Entry into the Business Directory

Members of the Business Approval Register will receive a complimentary entry in our printed directory, (in participating areas) as well as our on-line search facility. This will also be available through our partner organisations such as Age UK, Citizens Advice and various Local Authority departments including Trading Standards Services.

Legal Advice and Training*

Members will have access to business support and advice as part of their membership. However, further benefits will be available for specific legal advice or training for them and their staff. These services may be subject to additional fees but preferential rates are available to members.

* additional fees may be payable.