Money saving tips... NASS Tax Reclaim With the support of both the NTF and NASS, Trainers Assistant have launched a new service to obtain tax rebates for NASS members who are going to live or work abroad. Articles In case you missed them, the following articles about Trainers Assistant, have been published. Racing Post - June 2008. Pacemaker - April 2008. NTF Newsletter - March 2008. Recommend A Supplier Know a business that you would like to recommend to your fellow trainers? Let us know and we will see if we can include them on the web site. The NTF supports the objectives of Trainers Assistant

About Trainers Assistant Trainers Assistant has been set up with the support of the National Trainers Federation to get its members access to goods and services on better terms and conditions than they might otherwise be able to negotiate on their own. more... Dealing with problem Debtors Cash flow is the life-blood of all businesses, so when clients do not pay their bills, it can directly affect all aspects of running the business effectively. Many trainers have long term debts in excess of £50,000. Quite regularly a trainer will have clients who cannot or do not pay their bills. Despite the obvious benefits of high profile or high fee clients, unpaid bills can mount up to startling sums. This is bad business for both parties involved and a creditor should not be embarrassed to take action to collect debts. Read more ... New service to help NASS employees When a person leaves the UK part way through a tax year, they are entitled to a tax refund. The exact amount will depend on the timing of their departure and their wage. On average this will be £300, but for some it could be as much as £600. Summer Signings If a trainer uses it, Trainers Assistant should have a deal for it, or at least that’s the plan. Well over the summer, this became closer to reality, with three key suppliers coming on board. CET are the leading supplier of Equine Spas in the UK and have a reputation and client list second to none. If you are thinking of purchasing one for our yard, then give them a call and ask for the special NTF terms. Find out more. Looking for a horsebox that dosen’t need a HGV licence, then why not look at Equetrux? They are so confident in their product, that they will let NTF members borrow a vehicle for three days, so that they can have a proper test of its abilities. It might not suit everyone but at least you drove it for more than 30 minutes! Find out more. When it comes to maintaining your grass gallops or paddocks in top condition, there really is only one person you should contact and that is Mark Gillingham of the Courtyard Partnership. For sound advice on keeping your grass in perfect condition or the sourcing of the appropriate chemicals and fertilizers. Find out more.