Events and Seminars: Tuesday 10 June 2008

Agents Seminar and Workshop

AGENTS LEGISLATION

The law relating to the employment of agents continues to be of concern to members of the GA.  As interpretation of the legislation continues to shift we are holding a seminar to offer practical guidance on taking on an agent while updating members and offering possible solutions.

Any firm that employs sales agents should have in place proper legal contracts with their agents. Even years after the legislation governing the employment of agents was introduced in the UK many firms have still not addressed this issue.

The directive is binding and applies whether or not you have an existing written contract in place with your agents. The Directive also gives agents a number of rights, which under previous UK law they did not enjoy.

The programme for the day:

FIRST SESSION

LEGAL ASPECTS introduced by Richard Bailey, Principal at Steeles Solicitors

• Before you appoint an agent

• Duties of an agent

• Duties of a principal

• Remuneration

• Rights to information

• Notice

GETTING STARTED introduced by Keith Entwisle, Managing Director of Caspari Ltd

• Why employ an agent

• Advantages of an agent

• How to find an agent

• What to look for in an agent

• What to avoid in an agent

• Terms of appointment

• What to expect from an agent

• What support will an agent expect

• How to get the best from an agent

• How to keep an agent motivated

SECOND SESSION - LEGAL ASPECTS

• More on termination

• Workshop – case studies on the common agent’s issues


"Excellent.  Very informative and useful" - Tracy Keeling-Hollins, Keelings China

"Fantastic legal insight if a little scary" - Sarah Watmore, Fatlip Ltd

"Great place to start before appointing agents" - Janis Loran, Initially Yours Ltd

"I don't know everything I may have thought I did, now I know I don't" - Vicky Monaghan, Triflora

THE COST
The cost, which will include morning coffee and a buffet lunch will be £75.00+VAT (£88.13).  The cost for non-members £150.00+VAT (£176.25).

5% DISCOUNT IF YOU BOOK 3 OR MORE PLACES ON OUR PROGRAMME OF SEMINARS

Coffee and registration will be from 10:00am and the seminar will commence at 10:45am and finish around 3.30pm.

THE VENUE
British Jewellery, Giftware & Finishing Federation, Federation House, 10 Vyse St, Birmingham B18 6LT.

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In order for this seminar to take place the GA requires a minimum number of delegates to attend.  Please do not make any travel arrangements until confirmation is received.  The GA will notify your company no later than Friday 30 May 2008 if the seminar is going ahead. 

 

Venue: GA Headquarters, Jewellery Quarter, Federation House, 10 Vyse St, Birmingham B18 6LT

Organised by: The GA

Website: http://www.ga-uk.org

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The registered office is Federation House, 10 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6LT.

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