We produce a wide range of publications to support members and the joinery industry. You’ll find a wealth of information, including the BWF Employee Handbook, Machine Safety Cards, Model Company Policies, Contractual and Employment Guidance, and Technical Advice. Here in our General Business Support publications you can find the BWF Guide To Running A Joinery Business.
Most publications can be downloaded free as part of your membership subscription fee; further copies can be ordered direct from us. Members also receive a discount on the publications that are available for purchase.
Member Level
Letter template for businesses to use after they have discussed and agreed furloughed worker status with an employee on a variable hours contract.
Letter template for businesses to use after they have discussed and agreed furloughed worker status with an employee on a full-time contract.
A summary taken from the Construction Products Association (on 30th March 2020) of the impact of COVID-19 on the wider construction sector.
Guidance on how to protect the health and well-being of your colleagues working remotely from home.
The BWF Annual Report provides a summary of our activities and progress in 2018 and for the first time an overview of the Governance of the BWF.
This simple Audit Check List helps BWF members carry out an internal review to see how they can comply with the new data protection rules coming in on 25th May. It includes examples of how to write a Privacy Policy and simple rules for capturing data.
A structured process for business owners to identify the most likely or damaging risks in their joinery manufacturing and woodworking firms
Organisations that have a business continuity capability are far more likely to survive the effects of a major incident than those that dont. A simple guide to business continuity capability
BWF Associate Members are companies of all sizes who are involved in the manufacture and sale of machinery, equipment, hardware and other products, materials or services which are used by BWF members.
NEW FOR APRIL 2017 – Meeting social, economic and environmental responsibilities to stakeholders should be integral to any business. Here you can find guidance on preparing a statement of a company’s commitment.
BWF has worked with RICS to develop a compliant ADR process to support members. This is designed to offer a quicker and cheaper alternative to the court system when disputes cannot be resolved between the consumer and the business directly.
NEW FOR OCTOBER 2015 – A sample set of terms and conditions that most businesses would wish to contain in their standard terms and conditions. Containing lots of different options, the document is not suitable to be used as it stands and should adapted according to the needs of the company.
Credit control is an essential part of your business guide. This simple guide gives you some practical advice and useful tools to get the process right and limit your credit risk.
A Guide to help you assess credit risk and help you get your credit control process off to a good start.
Our comprehensive guide to benchmark your business, incorporate best practice and gain access to further support, including funding
NEW FOR OCTOBER 2015 – If you enter into a contract with a consumer in the consumer’s home or workplace, you need to be aware that new rules apply which entitle the customer to a cooling-off period, whether or not you were asked to meet them in their home.
The plan spells out BWF’s priorities for 2017/18 and reviews the key achievements of the past 12 months. It shows how we are helping the sector grow the market for wood products, develop a well-equipped workforce, and influence change in the new political environment.
This free-to-members publication provides a brief overview of the EU Timber Regulation, giving information about what joinery manufacturers need to do in order not to break the law.
This free-to-members publication provides a brief overview of the Green Deal, giving information about what providers, installers and product manufacturers need to do to get involved
This briefing offers guidance on what is a warranty which may be requested or offered by manufacturers of products.
This briefing offers guidance on what is a guarantees which may be requested or offered by manufacturers of products.
When operating a business on a limited liability basis, the law states that the companys directors are protected from liability for that business’s debts should the company go under. This briefing note includes a sample guarantee template.
NEW FOR OCTOBER 2015 – Your responsibilities at the time you sell goods and/or services
A brief overview of the benefits and services available to members.
NEW FOR OCTOBER 2015 – A sample set of terms and conditions that most businesses would wish to contain in their standard terms and conditions. Containing lots of different options, the document is not suitable to be used as it stands and should adapted according to the needs of the company.
Model complaints procedure to assist members’ in complying with the BWF Code of Conduct requires all members to act fairly and equitably in dealing with their customers.
If you’re a supplier, this briefing tells you what to expect if your customer wants to give you self-billed invoices.’
Contracts for the supply of goods often involve a number of different parties. Deciding who owns various goods and materials at a particular point in time can be a surprisingly difficult task. People tend to assume that ownership (or title) in goods will not pass to a purchaser until the goods have been paid for. However, this is not the case and title will often pass at a much earlier stage. This guide covers the basics.
A brief guide to the do’s and don’ts when entering into contractual arrangements with another party.
A recent poll of businesses that have traded through previous recessions provides a starting point to surviving this one.
or any other foreign currency. Guidance on the rules where firms who are buying in substantial materials from abroad.
Knowing the rules. The rules are simple but there are some catches and a quick look at them may make you think.
Briefing note on the Construction Industry Scheme – does it apply to you?
NEW FOR OCTOBER 2015 – A sample letter which can be used to confirm your terms to supply [and install] goods following a verbal agreement.
