The UK Finance website is home to resources on banknote security
From January 2024, educational materials and information for independent retail businesses on Scottish and Northern Irish banknotes are available on the UK Finance webiste.
How to choose the right music to play in your shop
Music can play a huge role in attracting people to your retail business. However with so much out there, knowing what helps drive sales, fits your brand and keeps customers shopping for longer can really help your shop be successful.
Can you help shape the future of workforce skills?
The consultation aims to assess whether 162 of the National Occupational Standards are fit for purpose or require updating. We are asking for a wide range of employers and stakeholders to give us their feedback.
Protecting your retail business against shop theft
A handy, at-a-glance list of essential steps that can help retailers avoid damaging and costly thefts, or in the worst case scenario, boost the chances of recovering what was stolen…
Understanding the updated EU General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR)
New guidelines on what can be sold in the EU and Northern Ireland have brought existing rules up-to-date with the rise of digital commerce. Here's what you need to know...
Making sense of High Street Rental Auctions and the 'right to rent'
The essential information on High Street Rental Auctions that could help independent retailers fill consistently empty lots on local high streets and 'take back control' of their communities...
How 5 key health & safety trends will impact independent retailers in 2025
With a dynamic landscape shaped by new legislation, technological advancements, and shifting workplace expectations, here's what to look out for in the world of health and safety this year.
Why your independent business needs cyber and data insurance
With cyber crime a growing risk for independent businesses, getting protection from the potential damage that can be caused is more important that ever.
Practical steps to prevent credit card and payment fraud as an independent retailer
As credit card fraud becomes increasingly sophisticated, taking these steps could help you stay ahead of the fraudsters…
Christmas Opening Hours Downloadable Assets
Download our free Christmas Opening Hours Poster so you can let your customers know when the best time is to visit your store during the Christmas period