We have tried to make the joining process as easy as possible especially given the wide geographical spread of our membership.  Whilst there are physical introduction meetings, we handle the initial interface and joining process wherever possible through online and telephone contact.  Most new members are able to make their decision this way.

the process

• READ THE CMR WEBSITE  We start by asking you to read as much of our website as possible, and if there are any specific questions you have - to pose them by email initially.  We will update the FAQ section of our website as appropriate - we would like to get to the point where all reasonable questions have the answer already on the website.

• SEND EMAIL APPLICATION  If all looks good and you would like to join us - please email Mike Downey, Managing Director at cmr@cmruk.com attaching your CV/resume and contact details.

• PHONE DISCUSSION  We will review and contact you by phone to discuss your application and background, and to answer any other questions you may have, to explain the joining and inception process further, and to discuss which level of membership is appropriate.  We hope to be able to cover all the important issues efficiently in this way.

• FORMAL INVITATION  If it is mutually agreed that joining is a good idea, you will be formally invited and sent the official CMR joining pack - this includes an ethical/confidentiality agreement for you to sign, plus an invoice for the joining costs, and a standing order form for the monthly membership subscriptions.

• JOINING ACTION  Send the completed forms back to 31 Harley Street, London W1G 9QS, and upon receipt you will be contacted again by phone and email to welcome you onboard, and to discuss which of the CMR Teams (Regional, Special Business Groups, Affinity Groups) you would like to join.  You will be given the CMR Intranet passwords giving full access to our website, and CMR Operations Manual plus CMR brochures, CMR letterheadings, compliment slips, etc.  You will also be able to order CMR business cards.

• FIRST MEETINGS  You will be contacted by your Regional Director (you can choose which CMR Region to join and can change at any time).  They will welcome you to the Region and bring you up-to-date on all that's happening and of course invite you to the next regional meetings (you will be part of our regional planning and management group).  They will also discuss with you any special training and mentoring arrangements and also how quickly and extensively you wish to become involved in CMR Regional activities.  You will find there is much support for you from your Regional Director and your other colleagues in the various CMR teams - they all want you to become successful quickly and enjoying being part of CMR.  We also hold regular CMR-wide meetings (and golf days) to which you will be invited.

• GETTING STARTED  You are now fully part of CMR and can be immediately effective in using CMR's resources to develop business and consultancy income.  There is no waiting period - you can become active immediately - please click here for the advice we give to new members joining us, it will also help you to gain a good understanding of how easy it will be for you to start generating income once you have joined us.  Being successful and earning good money is the way to financial independence and happiness!

You will find no lack of opportunities to successfully establish your financial independence with CMR (and privately too if you wish).  CMR members experience a much improved quality of life - you control how you spend your time, what you do and how your future will develop.  You will have many colleagues to help you.

We look forward to welcoming you on board!