BHETA has partnered with Thomson Local Directories to give its members the chance to build databases specific to their requirements.
To access the service, members simply contact the BHETA member services and outline the market sectors of interest and the level of information required, ranging from name, address, telephone and fax number, to number of employees, turnover, and name of managing director or proprietor. The information can be locally, regionally or nationally specific and is presented in an excel format. According to BHETA, the database information can be emailed within 24 hours or a member placing an order.

Recently requested databases include lists of builders merchants, cookshops, garden centres, security retailers, independent DIY stores, automotive accessory outlets and caravan and leisure outlets. A typical cost for a list of names, addresses and telephone numbers for 2,000 garden centres would be £395 + VAT.