Professional Accreditation
Professional membership is for those who want to have their commitment to high standards in business conduct recognised, who wish to use the credentials on business cards and CVs. Professional members who run their own business can promote through the High Ideals website or an affilicated business. Professional members will have their own dedicated URL page where they can list information regarding their business and promote any special offers exclusively to other members. They may also run advertisements in the High Ideals newsletters at a nominal fee.
- Professional Members can proudly use their membership as a sign of the high standards they set in business practice. Membership is not given to 'just anyone'; the qualification process is thorough and precise in the standards required, so by gaining membership you will be highly regarded and sought after as an employee, supplier and business partner. (Read below about how we assess members).
- As a Professional Member you will be able to take advantage of exclusive special offers made by fellow members.
- Your professional membership will set you apart as an 'employee of distinction' giving you a competitive edge within companies and when looking for change of employment.
- Articles, templates and other resources offering important and relevant information about getting the most from yourself and others will be available exclusively to you, as a member via the website, newsletters and through other High Ideals' publications.
- Member events, which will be held regularly, will provide you with important networking opportunities with like-minded professionals, who may be potential suppliers, business partners and other important business contacts.
- You will have the ability to submit articles for publication within High Ideals resources (newsletter, website, magazine and special interest publications).
- You will have the ability to be nominated for additional recognition for excellence in the prestigious Annual High Ideals' Awards in the 'Professional Member' categories.
- You will be provided with your own URL listing on the High Ideals Directory, which will allow both members and non-member website visitors a quick and easy way to find you.
- You will have the ability to link your URL listing to your own website(s), giving you added power in your SEO ('search engine optimisation') strategies.
- You will have the ability to list special offers and rates exclusively to members on the Directory.
- As a Professional Member you will enjoy periods of being highlighted as the "Featured Member" on the home page of the site. The featured member will be randomly selected and changed regularly to ensure all professional members have equivalent periods of promotional exposure.