1. NFRN THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF RETAIL NEWSAGENTS

2. WHAT IS THE NFRN? The National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) is one of Europe`s largest trade associations. The National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) is one of Europe`s largest trade associations. We exist to help the independent retailer compete more effectively in today`s market by providing practical help and assistance, commercial support, deals and buying opportunities and both legal and health support services. We exist to help the independent retailer compete more effectively in today`s market by providing practical help and assistance, commercial support, deals and buying opportunities and both legal and health support services. We are the only Organisation dedicated to supporting and improving the lot of independent NEWS RETAILERS. We are the only Organisation dedicated to supporting and improving the lot of independent NEWS RETAILERS.

3. NFRN OBJECTIVES To give advice and practical help with News Wholesaler problems. To give advice and practical help with News Wholesaler problems. Develop the Members business through our National Helpline or by contact with a field based Retail Development Manager(RDM) and help secure its future in an increasingly tough market. Develop the Members business through our National Helpline or by contact with a field based Retail Development Manager(RDM) and help secure its future in an increasingly tough market. To enable our Members to access special deals that increase profitability, reduce costs, help understand regulations and enjoy the benefits and support of our industry strength. To enable our Members to access special deals that increase profitability, reduce costs, help understand regulations and enjoy the benefits and support of our industry strength.

4. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Preferential business deals with both National and Local suppliers of retail goods. Preferential business deals with both National and Local suppliers of retail goods. Financial advantages in areas such as Shop and Home Insurance, Banking, improved commission on payment terminals and a Free energy health check to obtain best prices and prevent contract `rollover` with electric/gas companies and reduce Waste collection charges. Financial advantages in areas such as Shop and Home Insurance, Banking, improved commission on payment terminals and a Free energy health check to obtain best prices and prevent contract `rollover` with electric/gas companies and reduce Waste collection charges. Free Legal Help(24Hr), personal accident cover, sicknesss and convalescence and death payments Free Legal Help(24Hr), personal accident cover, sicknesss and convalescence and death payments

5. NFRN SUPPORT & PROTECTION FURTHER ADVANTAGES Home News Delivery agents get cover for bike theft or accident(Terms & Conditions) Home News Delivery agents get cover for bike theft or accident(Terms & Conditions) We help in expanding your delivered news trade(Homelink) We help in expanding your delivered news trade(Homelink) A unique accountancy deal is available to Members(TAS) A unique accountancy deal is available to Members(TAS) Professional assistance in upgrading your retail image to 21 st Century through EPOS systems and Magazine ranging. Professional assistance in upgrading your retail image to 21 st Century through EPOS systems and Magazine ranging. Support arranged through our association with Mars, Cadburys and Imperial Tobacco who can work with you to build your business. Support arranged through our association with Mars, Cadburys and Imperial Tobacco who can work with you to build your business. Free membership of our Buying Group, NFRN Direct. Access to some 200 suppliers with special prices, cash rebates and the convenience of central invoicing.(one monthly invoice, d/d payable). Free membership of our Buying Group, NFRN Direct. Access to some 200 suppliers with special prices, cash rebates and the convenience of central invoicing.(one monthly invoice, d/d payable).

6. THE NFRN IS WORKING FOR YOU Model Shop Programme. Model Shop Programme. Prompted by the Post Office closure programme, we sought to prevent the loss of retail shops in small communities by introducing a low cost shop refitting service. Prompted by the Post Office closure programme, we sought to prevent the loss of retail shops in small communities by introducing a low cost shop refitting service. Free consultation and drawings, very competitive prices. With unbiased advice! Free consultation and drawings, very competitive prices. With unbiased advice! Finance arranged at competitive rates Finance arranged at competitive rates

7. WHY JOIN THE NFRN? Its your trade organisation, we are not a Company, we are owned by its Members. Its your trade organisation, we are not a Company, we are owned by its Members. Currently you are one voice in the wilderness, you could be part of a 16.000 strong voice. You tend to get heard. Currently you are one voice in the wilderness, you could be part of a 16.000 strong voice. You tend to get heard. There is no contract, you apply to join and if accepted, your Membership Fee is collected by your news wholesaler or Direct Debit. If it doesn`t suit or you sell up, a months notice is all that`s required. There is no contract, you apply to join and if accepted, your Membership Fee is collected by your news wholesaler or Direct Debit. If it doesn`t suit or you sell up, a months notice is all that`s required. The NFRNs Parliamentary Affairs dept is currently fighting issues ranging from the Tobacco Display Ban to crime related incidents. The NFRNs Parliamentary Affairs dept is currently fighting issues ranging from the Tobacco Display Ban to crime related incidents.

8. NFRN STRUCTURE BRANCH MEETINGS. BRANCH MEETINGS. DISTRICT MEETINGS DISTRICT MEETINGS ANNUAL CONFERENCE ANNUAL CONFERENCE MONTHLY MAGAZINE` THE FED` MONTHLY MAGAZINE` THE FED` PART OWNERSHIP OF RETAIL NEWS INDUSTRY `BIBLE` - `RETAIL NEWS` PART OWNERSHIP OF RETAIL NEWS INDUSTRY `BIBLE` - `RETAIL NEWS`

9. NFRN SUMMARY Nothing to lose. No Contract. Owned by you. Nothing to lose. No Contract. Owned by you. 3 months free trial(voucher redemption) 3 months free trial(voucher redemption) Instant access to preferential terms from suppliers and special offers. Instant access to preferential terms from suppliers and special offers. Access to a Helpline and Field Force that can help resolve retailers issue`s and problems. Access to a Helpline and Field Force that can help resolve retailers issue`s and problems. Health, sickness and personal accident benefits. Health, sickness and personal accident benefits. Join like minded retailers who want to see their business survive and grow. Join like minded retailers who want to see their business survive and grow.

10. NFRN MEMBERSHIP COST OF MEMBERSHIP Our core income stream is derived from the weekly Membership Fee. Our core income stream is derived from the weekly Membership Fee. This is currently £5.75 per week(plus VAT) and is collected through your weekly newsbill. It is an allowable expense on which you can claim 22% tax relief against profit. The first 3 months fee will be refunded by cheque after returning the voucher on the `welcome letter`. You will receive £80 of Booker C & Carry vouchers on joining. You will have access to all our Business Partners from the date your Application to join is accepted.

11. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING ROGER CARTER Operations Manager Eastern Secure your future – join the NFRN now! ANY QUESTIONS? ANY QUESTIONS?