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SECTOR WIDE BUSINESS SUPPORT Partnerships The BCF has a carefully selected group of BCF Partners, including three partners introduced in the last year. Further information is available on BCF’s website (Members > Member Offers) or email [email protected]. Buying Group Foreign exchange Companies of all sizes must focus on their overhead costs. But time and resource pressures, lack of buying power and perceived lack of priority means that costs often creep upwards. BSA Buying Group offers significantly reduced prices and improved service deals, freeing up more time to grow your business. Hermex works with businesses and private individuals globally, assisting with currency risk management and global payment solutions. By partnering with Hermex, clients can benefit from our range of products to mitigate their currency risk. Product safety and chemical management R&D tax relief Chemical Inspection and Regulation Service Europe, based in Dublin, Ireland, is a leading product safety and chemical management consulting firm. We assist our clients in gaining a competitive advantage by providing tailored regulatory compliance services. CIRS international headquarters is based in Hangzhou, China, with subsidiaries in Korea, USA, and Beijing. Many small and medium sized companies are not aware that they can claim tax relief of us to 20% on their research and development spend. Abbie Plus offer a specialised service to members to help them maximise this significant cost saving opportunity. BCF ANNUAL HANDBOOK 2019/20 69