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GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES A PODCAST TO SHINE A SPOTLIGHT ON INDUSTRY EXPERTS – MEET â€&…
Alex Ryan The Giftware Association is incredibly excited to be embarking on a podcast, or ‘Prod-Cast’ journey which will shine a spotlight on the experts in our industry, providing insight into all…
HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES....
HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES With only five weeks to go there is plenty of time to enter your products into this year's Gift of the Year 2021 competition, as we have had such a weird year we want …
CALLING ALL 2D & SURFACE PATTERN DESIGNERS – AN IP WEBINAR
Surface decoration and 2D designers work in a diverse landscape. So, whether you are an inhouse designer or work from your own studio as a self-employed designer, the designs you create are all underpinned…
STATEMENT ON FURTHER UK-EU NEGOTIATIONS
Statement on further UK-EU negotiations: 21 October 2020 A statement on further UK-EU negotiation first published at 5 pm today Borders Check an HGV is Ready to Cross the Border - A New GOV.…
RECLASSIFICATION OF SILVER UPDATE
please note that the Public consultation on the silver metal CLH proposal started a little bit earlier as expected: https://echa.europa.eu/harmonised-classification-and-labelling-consultation/-/substance…
MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE DIT AND OPEN UP NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBERSThe GA is proud to support the great work the DIT is doing in helping UK businesses to export as …
MEMBER INTERVIEW - SIOBHAN AT APRIL ROSE
Siobhan Harrison Name: Siobhan Harrison Title: Miss Name of company: Siobhan at April Rose Can you tell us a bit more about your company? Siobhan Harrison Illustrator and Owner at siobhanataprilrose…
BLUE ALLIGATOR PARTNERS WITH THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION
This year has shown us a lot of uncertainties with COVID-19. By partnering with the GA we are hoping to support their members in understanding the significant importance to process automation, as…
GIFT OF THE YEAR - SIX WEEKS TO GO...
SIX WEEKS TO GO... We are at the halfway point of Gift of the Year 2021 and we have seen so many amazing entries and products entered so far, So if you haven't yet entered yet then you can enter…
LATEST HR NEWS...ITS BEEN A LONG THREE MONTHS
READ OUR GUEST BLOG FROM OUR HR EXPERT KAREN KIRBY... The last time I wrote to you was at the end of June, and a lot has happened in the meantime - the furlough scheme changed to allow flexible furlough…
WHY ENTER GIFT OF THE YEAR
WHY ENTER GIFT OF THE YEAR If you have previously entered Gift of the Year you will understand how special the competition is and how it can boost your business and the products…
GOVERNMENT UPDATES FOR YOUR BUSINESS IF YOU TRADE OVERSEAS
Customs UK Transition: The Customs (Transitional Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020: This Tax Information and Impact Note is about the measures to allow traders importing goods from the EU …
KICKSTARTER SCHEME
You may be aware of the ‘Kickstart Scheme’, a government initiative to create high quality six month work placements for young people. These positions will be fully funded by the government including…
UPDATED BORDER OPERATING MODEL
The government has today launched an updated border operating guide. Please see the following link https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-border-operating-model?utm_source=054dea66-171e-409d…
JOIN US AT 3PM TODAY FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS MARKETING WEBINAR
Join us today at 3 pm where we are joined by Louise Welsby, Social Media and Digital Guru from Buy From, where we take a stand against Covid-19, and teach you tips and tricks on how to make the best…
FURTHER DEFERRAL TO THE DUE DATE FOR PAYING DEFERRED VAT
In March 2020 the government announced an immediate deferral of VAT payments falling due between 20 March 2020 and 30 June 2020. All organisations were able to automatically defer the VAT payments…
BRITISH ICON DIARY DIARY CELEBRATES ITS 25TH MILLIONTH SALE
Dairy Diary; the well-known British icon achieves sales of 25 million copies. Launched by the milkman in 1982, Dairy Diary has enjoyed a high level of loyalty ever since, with many customers owning…
INSPIRE, DESIGN, COLLABORATE - BRING YOUR IDEAS TO LIFE
Hello, I am Bhavna Rishi and have been running my design consultancy along side my own brands for over 10 years building on my business background in corporate project management. My clients range…
FARM SHOP AND DELI AWARDS ARE BBACK FOR 2021
FREE to enter, the prestigious Farm Shop & Deli Awards, in partnership with The Grocer and sponsored by Garofalo and Food & Drink Wales, are renowned for supporting and celebrating local …
JELLYCATS CO-FOUNDER AND MD HONOURED AT THE GREATS
William Gatacre was named as winner of the prestigious Greats Outstanding Achievement Award One of the most hotly anticipated categories at the virtual Greats Awards, which took place on Wednesday…
SUPPORTING UK BUSINESS TO FIND THE FINANCE THEY NEED RIGHT NOW
We are very pleased to announce that The Giftware Association has partnered with Finance for Entrepreneurs (FinFE), who have accessed a designated online platform (approved by the British Business…
THE FESTIVAL OF LICENSING Q&A
Festival of Licensing Week 1: 6-8 October - Europe, powered by Brand Licensing EuropeWeek 2: 14-15 October - Asia, powered by Licensing Expo China & Licensing Expo JapanWeek 3: 20-22 October - …
WE WONT BE BEATEN BY COVID; CHRISTMAS MARKETING WEBINAR
Join us on 8th October at 3pm where we take a stand against Covid-19 and teach you tips and tricks on how to make the best out of the Christmas Peak season. In this webinar you will learn ; Why is…