Services and Benefits for Members

eFIG offers a wide range of services and benefits to its members, the most significant being able to join forces with other companies in the same business to promote and work together to improve standards across the industry

Representation
eFIG represents the Interior Landscaping Industry as a group, so our influence is greater. eFIG is in dialogue with government bodies and other organisations/ associations (DTI, HSE, DEFRA, Plants for People etc) to promote and protect our business.

Business Opportunities
new business development opportunities arise from being a member of eFIG. Enquiries from prospective clients come from the eFIG website under “Find a Supplier” and from eFIG continuously advertising the Benefits of Plants to specifiers.

Training Programme
eFIG have devised a comprehensive Training Programme for Technicians, Supervisors and Managers to improve the overall standards within our industry. Courses leading to eFIG accreditation are held on a regional basis and have already proved extremely beneficial. Training is available to all, however, eFIG members receive priority booking and significant discounts.

DVD Library
eFIG have invested in an extensive library of Training DVDs which are only available for members to borrow. Members can then schedule in-house training (to complement eFIG training) without having to purchase expensive Training DVDs. The borrowing of DVDs is free of charge.

Legal Helpline
free legal helpline for members giving advice on topics such as: Contract Law, Employment Law, Health & Safety, Consumer Law, Environment Law, Planning, Tax etc. Legal advice at the end of a telephone is invaluable for many companies and saves precious time and potentially costly mistakes.

Website
the eFIG website represents the industry as a whole and is independent and unbiased. It is a useful source of information for specifiers and allows them to “Find a Supplier”. All eFIG members have their own page on the website and the option of a direct link to their own website. A valuable marketing tool.

Annual Awards
eFIG acknowledge that to maintain high standards within our industry we need to recognise and reward quality and excellent workmanship. There are over 14 award categories representing all types of Interior Landscaping. Awards are presented at our Annual Gala Dinner and winners are widely publicised within the industry and the trade press.

Networking
eFIG organise many networking opportunities for members to meet one another to discuss business and to socialise. Networking can also lead to new business opportunities and to better relationships between members and suppliers within the industry.

Marketing Material
eFIG have produced a striking folder designed as a marketing tool for members to send to prospective clients. The folder outlines the benefits of plants, the role of eFIG and can be used to insert further information in an attractive and professional format.

Trade Show
eFIG organise an Interior Landscaping Exhibition every two years for suppliers to the interior landscaping industry to promote and market their products. Seminars are also run on a wide range of topics and the event is extremely well attended.

Advertising
eFIG promotes the Interior Landscaping industry to specifiers (Facilities Mangers, Architects and Interior Designers) and the general public, by championing and advertising the use of plants in trade press and other medias.