BUSINESS TOOLS

Following many requests by planners, the UKAWP offers additional support in the form of Business Tools. Essentially, business tools are documents, products and services which should be beneficial and helpful to new and established independent wedding planning businesses. There are many templates, procedures and equipment which the founders of UKAWP have had to work their way through and find over the years they have been in business but would like to make it a little easier and more-straight forward in the future. We are keen to develop more services and products over time so do let us know what you are missing and we will certainly consider it:

Terms & Conditions/Business Contract @ £140 incl. VAT

The Terms & Conditions/business contract for use between a company and its clients is vitally important to all businesses. Suitable for small, independent wedding planning businesses, these Terms & Conditions have been drawn up by the founders of UKAWP, drawing on their extensive wedding planning experience, and, of course, in conjunction with a solicitor to ensure a legally sound, practical and comprehensive set of Terms & Conditions which will provide security for both the planner and its clients. When compared to the cost of hiring a lawyer independently, this offers excellent value for money at only £140 incl. VAT.

Freelance Staff Contract @ £115 incl. VAT

If you are employing staff even for very short periods of time, it is crucial that you have a contract which protects both parties and makes clear certain obligations concerning confidentiality, invoicing, responsibility for tax/NI and insurance to name but a few. Suitable for small independent wedding planning businesses, the Directors of UKAWP have drawn up a freelance staff contract drawing on their knowledge and experience of hiring ad hoc freelance staff both in the office for short periods of time and on-site at weddings. The contract has been prepared in conjunction with an employment lawyer to ensure that it covers all the key legal aspects. This contract is not to be used as a replacement for a permanent or fixed term employment contract.

The contracts (and any variations thereof which are made by purchasers) remains copyright of the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners Ltd and, therefore, distribution is only allowed to the purchaser’s client. Copying and publication of this contract is forbidden.

To purchase please go to: www.ukawp.com/payments.htm. Please note that the contracts are sent out manually by email on receipt of payment; we aim to do this asap but please allow up to 48 hours for receipt of the documents.

If you have any questions please contact: Kelly Chandler on
kelly@ukawp.com or 01483 282858.

Business Mentoring Service @ £350 incl. VAT per year

Starting up a business is a tough and demanding challenge and setting up a wedding planning business is no exception. The early years are very hard and a successful business needs lots of support. This is why we have introduced a mentoring service for new (less than two year old) businesses with an established member planner or director. The service includes three face to face meetings (up to two hours each) within one calendar year and is tailored to the individual company. The meetings are an opportunity to discuss progress, marketing techniques, challenges with clients or any other specific concerns with a more experienced wedding planner and UKAWP member who will have advice on these issues. The service also includes reasonable email and phone support throughout the year.

This service is available only to those who have completed the UKAWP Business Practicalities course. This is to ensure that a firm grounding in the basics of the career is already met. The service can start immediately following completion of a training course and before launch if required. It is not essential that those taking up the mentoring service are members of the UKAWP. It is expected that planners travel to a location convenient to the mentor for meetings; this is so that costs can be kept at a reasonable and affordable level.

To take up this service contact: Kelly Chandler on kelly@ukawp.com or 01483 282858 who can advise which planner is available for the mentoring.