TRENDING | HSM Podcast S2E6 - The Cost of Playing Music in Your Shop
Many independent retailers don't realise they need a music licence simply for playing background music in their shops - and the consequences of getting it wrong can be expensive and stressful.
Campaign Focus | May 2026
Andrew Goodacre shares a clear update on where we are as an organisation, the challenges we continue to face, and the progress being made across Bira and its wider group.
Finance & Payments
Guidance to help you keep on top of everything from banking to spotting counterfeit banknotes.
Employment & HR
Key information on contracts, staff training and more, including expert guidance from WorkNest.
Legislation & Policy
Helpful content what matters to independent retailers on Government policy.
Sales & Marketing
Quick guides and in-depth detail to help your business compete and thrive - whether instore or online.
Series Spotlight
Getting Started on Social Media - the basics for a small business
Social media can be daunting. But whether you’re just starting or looking to refresh your existing pages, a little effort in the right areas can go a long way.
Guidance Spotlight
Banking Hubs: What happens when the last bank in the high street closes?
Resource Hubs
Your go-to place for key retailer information.
Find a host of relevant detail on vital topics for independent retailers, including employment & HR, finance, cyber security, health and safety, legislation and policy and more.
Discover our resource hubs today.
Employment Rights Bill Hub
With new employment law sweeping through Parliament, don't be left in the dark.
Discover Bira's Member Benefits
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Latest Resources
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A professional, affordable and easy-to-manage ecommerce website from SiteWizard
For many independent retailers, getting an ecommerce website off the ground can feel daunting—it’s important, but it needs to be affordable, easy to manage and not take over your time.
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Campaign Focus | May 2026
High street development review, retail crime police response to retail crime and closing the duty-free loophole are among the areas of focus for Bira this month.
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The winning formula for retailers: AI support with human expertise
Independents know the effort it takes to keep product pages fresh and engaging. Tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Grammarly can help but we shouldn't lose the personality that makes us stand out.
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Consumer finance is changing – how can independent retailers find the right partner?
Consumer finance is changing fast, and independent retailers need the right partner to stay compliant, build trust, and drive sales growth.