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We’ve teamed up with leading futures agency Trend Bible to present a preview of two of the most commercially-relevant trends for the home in 2020.

Retail is many young people’s first step into employment. With the right support, these young workers can become a real asset to your business. But, what are the rules relating to recruiting and retaining young staff? Bira Legal provides guidance on 6 things you need to know when recruiting young people.

Founded almost 40 years ago by Paul Maconaghie, Framer Health in Belfast pioneered alternative therapies and sensible nutrition in Ulster. Today Paul’s children are keeping the business relevant and healthy with a suite of complementary clinics. 

Whether you joined Bira last week or 25 years ago, you can easily recoup the cost of your membership fee by taking a few quick steps to make full use of Bira’s membership benefits.

Maybe* helps retailers see results from social media and it is now offering a free trial for all Bira members. Polly Barnfield OBE, founder of Maybe*, explains the service.

Philip Morris & Sons’ two shops in Hereford may look very traditional but the firm has been trading successfully online for almost 20 years. Managing partner John Jones tells Bira what it was like to run his business at the start of the ecommerce boom.