Web site

 www.trainerbase.co.uk

Launched

early 2002

Number of users

5,000

Number of trainers

3,000

Visits to site

Up to 50,000 per month

Site hits per month

250,000+

Max visitors per day

2,000

Resources

2,000

Resource downloads

up to 700 per month

Trade association

Launched

Dec 2007

Number of members

c 500 (users who have paid a subscription)

Objectives

Support members

Work finding, networking, events, forum.

Influence policy

Change the perception of freelancers

Offer benefits

Discounts on VA services (see below)

Improve standards

Professionalisation, Qualifications

Value Added Services

PI insurance

Towergate Professional Risks

Legal helpline

Law Express

Financial services

Pending

Free services

Search facility

www.trainerbase.co.uk/trainers

Posting opportunities

www.trainerbase.co.uk/quicktenders

Brokered leads

info@trainerbase.co.uk

Advice and guidance

Call us on 01239 711544

Trainer profiles

Provide information, helps to build trust

Resources

See what a trainer can produce

CV

General information on a potential provider

Custom programmes

What trainers can do for organisations

Open courses

The sort of courses trainers run

CPD

What trainers are doing to keep up to date

Subject skills

Over 600 searchable areas of expertise

Professionalism

The Standard

Approved trainers

Benefits of freelancers

Our understanding of the freelancers

Cost effective

30% - 50% less than larger providers

Flexible

Able to customise and adapt to needs

Responsive

Talk direct to the provider

Innovative

Looking for new ideas, new ways to please

Committed

Become a partner, go the extra mile

Consistent

You know who you are getting

Personal

A friend in need

Member Benefits

Discounted PI insurance

Towergate Professional Risks

Legal help line

Law Express

Read opportunities

Gain work contracts

Open and member discussion

Advice and guidance

Enhanced Member Benefits

As above plus the following

Web enabled profile

what purchasers are looking to see

Open courses

Unlimited

Custom programmes

Showcase what you do

Gallery

Picture paints a 1,000 words

Testimonials

Recommendations

Client list

Shows your experience

TJ

Worth £100

Certified Learning Practitioner

CLP is the ‘approved member’ status

Number of CLPs

Number working towards

Limit for working towards

<2 years

Duration of certificate

2 years

Benefits

Approved and recommended

To purchasers who contact direct

Preferential attendance

Exhibitions, networking and events

Showcased on site

Own page with additional profile

Mentioned in advertising

Currently TJ but more to come

PI Insurance

Additional discounts.

Contracts and activity

What members gain

Tenders posted

350 per year

Profile visits

5,000+ per month

Searches

2,000 per month

Average

£12,000

2006 – 2008

£1.65 million reported

2009 – 2010

£2+ million estimated

Ian

£40,000 in 4 years

Heather

£15,000 each year for past 5

Helen

£70,000 contract (2 years and ongoing)

Membership cost

Membership

£100+VAT

Profile on the TrainerBase

£90+VAT (additional costs)

Approved

£2,100+VAT (stage payment options)

Staff

Peter Mayes

Full time, Chief Executive

Heather Girling

Full time, Finance and Admin Director

Phil Wheeliker

Part time, Operations Director

Steve Rouse

Part time, Technical and Research Director