Access knowledge and professional advice that helps you run your business, with a wide range of free business templates and documents, free personal and business legal advice from Law Express covering tax, consumer, commercial and company law, data protection and much more, as well as personal and business insurance from PIF’s preferred business insurance providers Cliverton and Lycetts.
Specialist Legal Consultations
Receive specialist legal advice through our partnership with Bird and Bird LLP to resolve complex trading and regulatory issues. This leading international law firm provides PIF members with a free 30-minute consultation call for expert guidance on business-critical matters including trade marks and intellectual property. Members can also gain professional support for commercial contracts, marketing compliance and consumer law.
Expert HR and Health & Safety Support
Take advantage of Citation’s free advice line for expert support with HR and Health & Safety queries. As a PIF member, you’ll also receive exclusive resources, including a Health & Safety Handbook, updates on HR and Employment Law, and an Ultimate Guide to the Employment Rights Bill.
PIF members can now access an exclusive 10% discount on public liability pet business insurance through PIF’s preferred business insurance provider Cliverton. This benefit is available for new and renewal policies, providing comprehensive coverage tailored for pet businesses. Learn more about this exclusive offer.
Personal Wellbeing Benefits and Pirkx Upgrade
Small UK businesses joining PIF under Band 1 membership can enhance their professional support with the Pirkx personal wellbeing platform. This optional upgrade is available for a small additional fee to businesses with a turnover under £500,000. Pirkx provides access to a comprehensive range of services designed to support the health and lifestyle of business owners and their teams. By choosing this upgrade, smaller operators can access financial wellbeing tools and everyday savings to help manage the cost of living. The platform focuses on building business resilience and improving work-life balance through dedicated mental and physical health resources. This allows independent pet professionals to combine the industry representation of PIF with high quality personal benefits.
Standing out from your competitors
PIF membership adds credibility to your business and reassures your customers.
Inclusion in the official PIF "Find A Pet Business" directory.
Ensure your business is listed in the trusted directory of pet businesses.
Networking Opportunities
Make valuable connections for your business with our exclusive in-person and online events throughout the year.
Take your learning to the next level with a range of discounted online and face to face courses from PIF Education aimed at you and your staff.
Navigate rising costs with ease using PIF’s new Business Toolkit, tailored for small and medium-sized pet businesses. Access customisable templates for budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and pricing strategies, alongside resources to plan for growth and adapt to market challenges. Available exclusively to members in the PIF Members’ Area.
PIF offers export support to members looking to trade internationally, providing the latest updates on regulations to facilitate trade with international partners. Exclusively for PIF members, you can now appoint a PIF-approved Responsible Person under the new EU and Northern Ireland General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), ensuring compliance with packaging and safety requirements to confidently continue supplying these territories. Overseas brands looking to enter the UK market can access a tailored set of benefits through our International Membership.
Attract top talent and grow your team with the Pet Industry Federation's Job Board. As a PIF member, you can post job vacancies at no cost, connecting you with skilled professionals in the pet sector.
Showcase your brand or products to a targeted audience on the PIF website and members area. Expand your reach and boost your visibility within the pet industry.
Service companies catering to other pet businesses can now promote their offerings with an advert in our B2B Directory. Connect with potential clients and grow your business network.
Stay ahead with our free Talk About discussions covering a range of topics relevant to the pet industry. Can't make it? Catch up anytime in the members area or subscribe to our new YouTube channel.
