For many prospective members this must be the main question. It may not cost much, at least in commercial terms, but there must be sufficient benefits. The first thing to say is that the benefits will vary from member to member. One of the strengths of AICS is its diversity.
Members have many different specialities and work in a number of different ways.
Probably the thing they have most in common is that they are running small businesses. This means that we all have to find work, deal with the occasional awkward client, keep the VAT man happy, etc. Of the common challenges members face, finding work is probably the most pressing. AICS can help with this in a number of ways. Probably more important, work is passed directly from member to member.