Membership

Why We’re Different

We know there are lots of other networking organisations out there, all with similar aims. Before you join, we want to make sure we’re a good fit for your business and are able to offer you the tools and opportunities to achieve your business goals.

This is the way we do business:

Actively make introductions
Consider smaller businesses when pricing events and membership
Encourage and facilitate trade across the UK and Ireland, as well as on a wider international scale
Work with other networking organisations collaboratively, not combatively
Promote our members across all channels available to us
Champion women in business and work to help young people get ahead
Host fun events providing opportunities for people to make connections and build relationships

Our members:

Gain access to events across Ireland and the UK
Form genuine friendships
Can attend events at all chapters across the UK and Ireland
Actively share their knowledge and experience

What's Included?

Membership that covers all company employees
Access to all BITA chapters and events
Your business profile on our website
Direct access to key decision makers
Exclusive ‘member only’ discounts
Special offers provided by our member network
Discounts on ticket prices for many BITA events
Invitations to events run by BITA associates, often at discounted rates
Promotion of your business through exclusive sponsorship opportunities
Free access to educational workshops
Eligibility to enter the BITA awards, an award ceremony held at our annual Gala Ball
Free posted copy and opportunity to publish an article or advertise in our magazine, NetWorks
Free promotion of your events/products/services on social media and other media channels, such as the Irish Post
The BITA board working to get maximum exposure and create beneficial relationships for you and your business through sponsorship opportunities
Free access to on-line webinars and seminars
Corporate membership of Health & Wellness site: https://wakeupwithzest.com/small-business/
One-month free corporate membership of The Yoga-Factory live on-line yoga tuition for up to 25 employees.
Access to free resources covering everything from Apprenticeships to Wellbeing!
Training Portal offering both on-line and face to face training
On-line training provided by HiUp includes accredited courses e.g. Manual Handling
F2F training delivered via MyKademy a software specifically designed for the purpose of making on-line education more interactive and pleasurable and provided by our membership
Member offers and discounts
Access to a Panel of experts who can answer your questions on anything from Financial or Legal advice to People Management or Leadership hints and tips
Mentor Register – Members and their teams will have access to a bank of Mentors
An on-line shop to buy selected member products or promote your own merchandise (Coming Soon)

If you are interested in supporting BITA as a Board Member, we will reward your contribution by waiving your joining fee and either providing free or discounted membership depending on the position you hold.

Further details about the benefits of membership, and to find out why our members stay with us year on year, please visit our online Guide to BITA.

Join now

Use the form below to apply for membership and begin forging strong business relationships with other members throughout Ireland and the UK.

There are three levels of BITA membership:

Standard
BITAx
Dual

Standard BITA company membership includes all of the benefits outlined above, as well as a £10 donation to each of our organisational charities: The London Irish Centre, and the Lighthouse Club. BITA Standard Membership costs £490 including VAT and charitable donation for 12 months.

BITAx is an individual membership for young professionals (under 35). We work to create opportunities and this extends to supporting young professionals starting their careers, who can join BITA for our reduced BITAx rate of £62.50 + VAT.

Dual Membership covers BITA and Causeway Exchange, our partner organisation operating in N. Ireland and Scotland. If you are looking to operate in either of those areas, we strongly suggest you consider this option at a cost of £550 + VAT.