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Why join a window cleaning trade association?
No matter the size of your business, it never hurts to talk with others in your line of work. In addition to participating in online forums like Cleanitup, joining official trade and professional associations is a great way to do just that. Whether it's for local regional meetings or an annual  conference or trade show, the possibilities are nearly limitless in terms of levels of participation and benefits.

The benefits of joining a trade association include:

• Networking – attending meetings and trade event allows ample chances to meet others in your line of work.
• Continuing education - training courses, conferences, publications, and presentations offered by associations.
• Leadership opportunities - boards, committees, or research groups within an association.
• Professional discounts – on goods and services offered by affiliates or programs presented by the association.
• Credibility - by showing you are a member of, and actively support, an industry association.

Window cleaning trade associations we recommend:
Federation of Window Cleaners www.f-w-c.co.uk
The Scottish Licensed Window Cleaning Network www.slwcn.org

Other window cleaning trade associations and organisations worth considering:
The International Powered Access Federation www.ipaf.org
The International Window Cleaning Association www.iwca.org
The Master Guild of Window Cleaners www.mgwc.org
The Window Cleaning Hall of Fame www.windowcleaninghalloffame.com
Clear Choice (BWCA) www.bwca.co.uk/clearchoice.html
The British Institute of Cleaning Science www.bics.org.uk
The Industrial Rope Access Trade Association www.irata.org
The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health www.iosh.co.uk
Safecontractor www.safecontractor.com

Have we missed one? If there's another carpet cleaning association you think should be listed here please contact admin@cleanitup.co.uk