The Good Trader Scheme gives us a way of combating doorstep crime by cutting down on rogue traders and helps to raise confidence in local businesses.
Benefits of the scheme
The scheme is run by Wigan Trading Standards and helps local people find reputable traders - and supports local businesses, like yours.
Become a member and join around 200 local businesses already enjoying the benefits of being on the Scheme:
- Trading Standards recognition for your business and their support when you need it
- Generate more customers and reduce your advertising costs
- The Good Trader Scheme dedicated website receives on average 4000 visits every month.
Costs
New applicants need to pay a non refundable admin fee of £40 (inc VAT).
Both new and current members need to pay an annual membership fee. These are as follows:
- 1 to 5 employees - £95 (inc VAT)
- 6 to 20 employees - £155 (inc VAT)
- 20+ employees - £370 (inc VAT).
How do you make sure that consumer feedback is genuine?
From time to time checks will be carried out to make sure customer feedback is genuine. Feedback is refused if consumers refuse to give us their contact details.
What if the feedback is poor?
If you are given an overall satisfaction rating of two stars or less, we will contact the consumer to check the feedback is genuine.
Terms for joining the scheme
Businesses who satisfy the Scheme’s eligibility criteria, who can demonstrate a history of good trade practices and who agree to abide by the Scheme’s Terms and Conditions and Code of Practice, will be allowed on the Scheme. Membership of the Scheme is subject to ongoing compliance with its terms and conditions.
Apply to the Good trader scheme