As the New Year predictions provided by BFA member company bosses make plain, 2012 is going to be a really testing year laced with uncertainty and unpredictability. Some optimism shines through all of the forecasts but I doubt it will a year for celebration and record profits.
Having said that, the number of companies wanting to exhibit at UK and overseas exhibitions remains at a high level and more ” young” companies are joining the BFA than ever before looking for encouragement and guidance on how to make that first great leap forward.
The BFA has upped its financial and management commitments to companies investing in training and those early stage organisations selling abroad. We have also decided not to increase our membership fees – for the third consecutive year. As they say, every little helps !