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General Business Support

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.

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BWF Annual Report 2022

The BWF Annual Report 2022 details the key activities, events, marketing campaigns and lobbying achievements of the BWF throughout the year.

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BWF Annual Report 2021

The BWF Annual Report 2021 details the key activities, events, marketing campaigns and lobbying achievements of the BWF throughout the year.

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Guarantees and Warranties

Guarantees and warranties are in addition to a consumers statutory rights and do not affect those rights in any way. This document offers an overview of how to differentiate between a warranty and a guarantee, what legalities you need to be aware of and some top tips for what to do when you are asked to provide either.

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Planning For The Future

To help members, Kevin Underwood BWF Technical Director has produced a summary of the 24 proposals and 26 consultation questions contained within the Planning For The Future report.

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GDPR checklist

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.

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BWF Risk Register Template

A structured process for business owners to identify the most likely or damaging risks in their joinery manufacturing and woodworking firms

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Template Corporate Social Responsibility Policy

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.

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Contracts – Sample Terms & Conditions of Sale (Business to Business)

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.

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BWF Guide to Running a Joinery Business

Our comprehensive guide to benchmark your business, incorporate best practice and gain access to further support, including funding

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Model Notice of Cancellation Clause for use with Consumer Contracts

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.

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An easy guide to the EU Timber Regulation

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.

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BWF Guide to Consumer Regulations

NEW FOR OCTOBER 2015 – Your responsibilities at the time you sell goods and/or services

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Contracts – Sample Terms & Conditions of Sale (consumer)

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.

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Customer Care – Complaints Procedure Model

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.

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Contracts – Basic Contract Law – Golden Rules of Contract Management

A brief guide to the do’s and don’ts when entering into contractual arrangements with another party.

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