Trade accounts

**tynetile** · 27-08-2008

hello again

I was just wondering....how do you go about opening trade accounts and who are the best suppliers to get them with?

Cheers

**Daz** · 27-08-2008

The obvious answer is local companies are best!

I have an account with my local Ardex supplier and CTD amongst others. I only open cash accounts as I don't like unexpected invoices at the end of a month, although, I have been known to make purchases on my credit card - lol!

Speak to your local suppliers and get an idea of their trade prices and their knowledge and what they require from you to asses you for a trade account. It really is easy, but remember that the real reason you want a trade account is because you want cheaper materials!!!

**brian c** · 27-08-2008

when you go into tile shops hoping to open an account,its a good idea to take some letter headed paper proof that you are a business and receipts with company name on them if you have them.

most will be ok but some do get a bit arsy....take business cards with you aswell.

**bigandy** · 27-08-2008

As both the boys have said. I will just add a lot prefer you to build up a working relationship with them

**365drills** · 28-08-2008

We do trade accounts for anyone spending over £250 in bulk.

Plus a discount structure.

R

**Fekin** · 28-08-2008

Originally Posted by Captain Slow

Speak to your local suppliers and get an idea of their trade prices and their knowledge and what they require from you to asses you for a trade account. It really is easy, but remember that the real reason you want a trade account is because you want cheaper materials!!!

About sums it up

**whitebeam** · 28-08-2008

I like to pay as I go, No big bill at the end of month

**gonzo** · 29-08-2008

some places may like you to make 3-4 seperate purchases first.
This proves you are a genuine trader.Once they get to know you you should be fine tho

**Oli** · 29-08-2008

Most will accept a combination two of the following, letterhead, business card, vat reciept, invoice.

Topps are quite strict and need two vat reciepts / invoices and a business card.

Some will let you leave business cards, some wont, but if you dont ask you defienatley wont get any on the desk!!