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The secret to running a long-established health food store
After working for 15 years at Tullivers health food shop in York, Alan Malcolm had no hesitation in buying the business when the founders retired in 2017. With his wife Tracey, also a Tullivers veteran, his sister Claire and brother-in-law John all on board, the city centre shop really is a true family business. Tracey tells their story.
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Digital transformation of SME's: The future of commerce
The insights provided in this paper are for small and medium-size enterprises1 (SMEs) in the United Kingdom (UK), with a focus on helping businesses grow and improve the customer experience through the promotion of technology and digital commerce. Discover digital trends, retail tips and consumer insights.
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Buyers' signpost for 2020
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.
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Investing in young people
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.
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In good health
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.
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Take a few minutes. Save a lot of money.
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.
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Member Magazine: August - October 2020
This edition of the Bira membership magazine recognises the utter determination so many of you have shown, not only to keep your businesses afloat but also drive them forward during a period of such uncertainty.
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CEO Alan Hawkins wants you to calculate the real cost of discounting
As we approach Black Friday, CEO Alan Hawkins wants you to keep hold.
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Discounts cost you more than you think – and won’t win you loyal customers
As tough trading and the imminent festival of price-cutting that is Black Friday approaches, bira members are being urged to think carefully about the real consequences of embarking on the discounting route.
“Turnover is vanity. Profit is sanity”
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