Are you struggling to buy computer and computer related product at the right price ?

Every considered joining the Brigantia Group ?

Who are Brigantia?

The Brigantia Group is the largest grouping of independent computer Resellers and Retailers in the United Kingdom with around 600 members representing over 750 outlets. Brigantia Group is steadily growing and has a target of 1000 members, (approximately 1250 outlets), which they expect to achieve by the end of the financial year. Currently Brigantia Group member annual sales are in excess of £240 million and members build / resell more than 230,000 PCs, notebooks & servers each year. 90% of Brigantia Group members have either a shop front or a showroom. A recent survey showed that Brigantia Group members look after in the region of 300,000 SOHO/SME businesses in addition to their consumer customers.

What is the Brigantia Group?

The Brigantia Group is specifically directed towards the Independent Computer Reseller, with or without Retail premises, with single or multiple sites.

As the largest growing buying group, we have the methodology already in place to take away those every day headaches you get whilst trying to run your business.

A member of the Brigantia Group benefits by taking advantage of pre-negotiated deals with Distributors, Service Providers and Vendors. The primary advantages to a Brigantia Group member are lower costs, free or reduced carriage, special offers and access to deals that otherwise they would not be able to obtain as a small Reseller / Retailer.

So how does that benefit my business?

You would have the ability to trade with leading Distributors such as:

Ingram, Enta, Midwich, Microtronica, Channel Dynamics, JET TEC, Northamber, Vivanco, XMA, XPD and many other specialist distributors like Sangers, AVM and CMS Peripherals.

All these Distributors offer volume discounts, free next day delivery service, dedicated account managers and no small order surcharge.

For example, you may order one hard drive from Ingram Micro. The price you can expect to pay is equivalent to a non Brigantia member who has to spend £ 250,000.00 per month. You achieve this discount without having to commit to any such volume or long term spend.

You may talk directly with the dedicated account manager at selected Vendors such as: Computer Associates, AMD, Acer, APC, Avanquest UK, Belkin, FOCUS Multimedia, British Telecom, BullGuard, Epson, Freecom, Intel, Genius, iriver, Mamut, Maxtor, Mako Networks, Microsoft, OKI, Phoenix Global Software, Roxio, Sony, Solarsoft, tech air & ZyXELand many more.

These Vendors will offer you POS, sample / data sheets on their product. You can also obtain any “ giveaways “ such as umbrellas, pens, post-it notes. Rebate schemes are also available, where Vendors will pay you direct for buying their product.

For example Microsoft offer a 3.5% rebate on all software purchased and BT offer a rebate of £ 20.00 for every ADSL account sold.

You will have access to elected Service Providers ; Abbey (Business Banking), Barclaycard Merchant Services, PC Association, Mac Dealer Association, Croner Consulting (Free Business Legal Help Line) and many more.

Barclaycard Merchant Services offer a massive saving by only charging Brigantia members 1.35% to process any credit card.

We operate a forum via our web site, which is heavily used by members, associate members and Brigantia staff. It is an excellent communication tool which allows members to communicate amongst themselves. We also allow members to trade amongst each other too.

How much does it cost?

Brigantia Group members pay an annual subscription; the amount of which varies depending upon annual turnover, number of outlets and employees.

Interested? Read on for more benefits to joining Brigantia…………..

What are the benefits for you if you join Brigantia?

Question: Do you struggle to maintain a single point of contact with the major vendors and distributors that you work with?

As a Brigantia member you have access to a single point of contact at all vendors, distributors and Service Providers.

Question: Do you often spend time calling around to get the best deals on products and services you need to purchase?

As a Brigantia member you automatically have access to pre-negotiated deals with Distributors, Service Providers and Vendors. Brigantia members get special pricing deals not accessible to non Brigantia members.

As a Brigantia member you are treated as a major account because you become part of a growing group of 600 independents with major buying power. As a member you will have access to deals that otherwise would not be obtainable individually.

Question: Do you reluctantly pay expensive carriage rates even when you order regularly from distribution?

As a Brigantia member you have access to free or reduced carriage rates not available outside Brigantia. For example; Ingram’s carriage rates reduce from £14.95 to a fantastic rate of £5.00 for Brigantia members; while if you spend more than £300 with Enta, carriage is free!

Question: Do you believe that you should receive the same support from vendors that large major multiples do?

As a Brigantia member you have your own dedicated Account Manager with each Vendor, Distributor and Service Provider. It is their responsibility to manage Brigantia and all their members.

In addition there are select Brigantia Vendors that have opted into a scheme called the Reseller Education Programme (REP). They have committed to sending a trained consultant to see you at your premises free of charge should you wish to participate.

Question: Do you wish you had a support network as though you were part of a larger group?

As a Brigantia member you can communicate with each other on the forum on the Brigantia Group members’ intranet on a variety of topics that affect many independent Resellers and Retailers in our channel. This communication channel enables the members to exchange views and share their knowledge.

As a Brigantia member you are invited to various events throughout the country such as Seminars and Roadshows where you can meet Associate Members and other Brigantia members.

Brigantia – A force to be reckoned with!

To have more of an in-depth discussion on joining Brigantia and looking at benefits in more depth please call Brigantia on 0870 160 3215 or email brent.mcmurray@brigantia.com  to gain immediate access to Brigantia benefits