GROW YOUR RETAIL BUSINESS

Grow your retail business with NGIV

There are many reasons why a retailer should join the NGIV, but the most important of these is the effect it may have on your bottom line. NGIV offers a number of other benefits to its retail members:

Advocacy – We work closely with Government to represent our industry on related issues, such as, COVID-19, water security and climate change.

Industrial Relations Advice – You’ll receive timely advice and updates and access to our Industrial Relations Consultant, all free of charge.

Networking – We have some of the country’s leading professional horticultural retailers, the networking opportunities are of high tangible reward.

Trade Days – Gain access to the largest horticultural trade day in the Southern Hemisphere. Tap into the highest quality stock in season each month, available from some of the finest growers across Australia.

Technical Advice and Support – NGIV membership is a gateway to effective industry training. Access a variety of tailored training, retailing advice and direct assistance.

Store Locator – Be featured in our ‘Find a Garden Centre’ section. This promotes your business to a vast audience with opportunity to link back to your site and capitalise on potential custom.

Discounts on Training Events – All training events are offered to members at a substantial saving

Groundswell Articles – Take advantage of being profiled as a ‘New Member’ in our print magazine, Groundswell and contribute your own articles.

On-Site Visits – We’ll come and visit you to learn more about your business and how we can help you. Marketing and Communications Support – Our marketing expert is on hand to offer advice and guidance to increase your digital presence and put yourselves in front of your customer base.

Professional services and discounts offered through our

strong network –

> Competitive nursery and garden insurance through our industry partners > Advice about our preferred suppliers for banking, superannuation, labour hire and legal > Discounted site fees at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, the Southern Hemisphere’s premier horticultural event

> Reduced rates to join Qantas club > Reduced Elgas prices.

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And don’t take our word for it, here’s what our Retail members “ have to say; I make a living out of this industry. I support this industry, what it stands for and what the benefits of belonging are, such as industrial relations, industry promotion and in particular the Melbourne International Flower and Garden

”Show. Membership of NGIV really looks after our interests ... and that’s why I’m a member. “ – John van der Horst, Acorn Nursery The NGIV’s monthly trade market is a great way to access new stock and network with other members. Also, the regular updates and industry information is really helpful. I love that the profile of our industry through the Melbourne

International Flower and Garden Show is strengthened and ” also, on a personal level, I love the support and friendship you gain with people throughout our industry and that’s why I’m a member. – Heidi Martin, Van Loon’s Nursery To learn more about membership to NGIV and how we can help to improve your business operations and overall profitability phone us on 9576 0599.

Retailers ready themselves for VSGP spend

NGIV’s Victorian Schools Garden Program (VSGP) aims to inspire school communities to make the most of their outdoor spaces and promote a lifelong connection with the natural environment.

Every year VSGP gives away $60,000 worth of vouchers to spend within Full NGIV Member retailers. This is a significant spend and a wonderful revenue stream for our members.

If you’re a Trade Day Buyer consider upgrading to Full NGIV Membership to supply schools with the plantlife they need and make valuable connections with the education sector.

And if you’re a garden centre or retail nursery in Victoria it’s the perfect time to join Victoria’s peak industry body.