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Knowledge is power. And that’s why we help our members stay ahead with all the latest sector information and insights. You’ll find articles, research, factsheets, legal documents and opinion pieces, all right here in the hub.
Win £300,000 worth of cost-free pop up space
Free Space+ is a competition supporting budding businesses and those ready for the next step.
MoreA joke too far?
When does workplace banter become harassment? bira legal explains where to draw the line, so to avoid Employment Tribunals.
MoreSMEs and Cyber Attacks: What you need to know
Only 1 in 4 small businesses are prepared for a cyber attack. Prevent your business from being hindered by a cyber attack by managing business risks. Source: Towergate Insurance
DownloadMember Magazine -September 2017
Celebrating 25 years of Northumbria Pets, Keith Nichols and the team keep on smiling.
ViewHow to login to the Member Dashboard
A step-by-step guide on how to login to the Member Dashboard, available to bira members. Unlock member-only service information, resources, bira member magazines and exclusive content today.
MoreHow to use bira direct Invoice Manager
It’s now easier to keep all of your invoices in one place. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to us bira direct Invoice Manager, available to all bira members.
MoreWin the things you love on the high street
Calling all window shoppers, imagine if you could win the items you’re lusting over in independent shops when you’re shopping on the high street, just by taking a picture?
More#WDYT campaign helps the high street get digitally savvy
The high street faces many challenges as the world becomes more digital and if it is to evolve. Here’s how retailers can embrace new technology.
MoreThe definitive guide to mobile marketing and alerts
We are increasingly becoming a mobile-first society. Here, Text Local brings to you the definitive guide to mobile marketing for your business.
DownloadYour guide to updating your supplier page
A step-by-step video tutorial on how to edit your bira direct supplier page.
MoreThe biggest marketing challenges businesses face today
Textlocal look at some of the trickiest tests in marketing and how you can successfully conquer them using business SMS. When it comes to marketing, SMEs and large businesses both face a number of challenges. While some large businesses may have a bigger marketing budget than a SME, the magnitude of a campaign can often […]
MoreThe Quiet Power of Background Music
How much attention do you pay to the noises around you? A telephone ringing, a police siren, a baby crying. We are all programmed to respond to these audible stimuli, although slightly differently from person to person. For instance a mother easily filters out the cries of her own child in a supermarket while it […]
MoreYour guide to the General Data Protection Regulation
The way in which personal data is used and protected is set to change in May 2018.
DownloadThe top four licensing trends to get on your radar
Brand Licensing Europe brand director Anna Knight reveals the top licensing trends independent retailers should add to the watch list for 2017/2018
MoreMember Magazine – July/August 2017
In Newton Abbot, David Austin believes in investing in his family’s department store business.
ViewMember Magazine – June 2017
Ali and Dom Beavon, founders of Prezola, reveal how with bira’s help, they created the online wedding gift list business that is second only to John Lewis.
ViewMember Magazine – May 2017
View5 clever digital wins for small online brands
As small brands enter the market and attempt to win business from larger retailers it can feel rather daunting. With limited resources, experience and money, attempting to own a digital space both vast and ever changing poses a challenge for many akin to conquering Everest.
MoreMember Magazine – April 2017
ViewWonder Women in Retail
bira celebrates all its members but on International Women’s Day we are giving the girls some much needed attention.
MoreMember Magazine – March 2017
ViewThe new quid on the block
The new 12-sided £1 coin will be the most secure coin in circulation in the world.
MoreMember Magazine – February 2017
ViewShush… no mobile phones allowed
The excessive use of mobile phones can be extremely disruptive and cause managers to want pull their hair out in frustration.
MoreSigns and preventative tips to reduce shop theft from the experts at bira insurance
Shop theft in Britain costs shops and small businesses over £300m a year…
MorePOS systems for the modern retailer – Guest blog from Vend
As a retailer in today’s hyper-competitive environment, you need two things to survive and thrive: an effective point of sale system and a tool to interpret customer data
MoreMember Magazine – January 2017
ViewThe right way to deal with grievances
In the run up to Christmas, you may find yourself with some disgruntled employees after seeing the roster for the next couple of months to deal with the festive period’s demands.
MoreCrackdown on illegal workers
The government is cracking down on organisations that employ illegal workers…
MoreMember Magazine – November/December 2016
ViewHas auto enrolment made the UK better prepared for retirement?
Auto enrolment celebrated its fourth birthday in 2016. It was created to make sure Britons save enough money to fund their retirements with tax savings to be made along the way.
MoreA behind the scenes look at this years’ Excellence in Housewares Awards
Kate Godber, from the CHA takes a behind the scenes look at the housewares industry ‘Oscars’ – The Excellence in Housewares Awards at The Lancaster London
MoreH1 2016 LDC Retail and Leisure Report
LDC’s latest report entitled In the balance, looks at the health and trends in the Retail and Leisure industry from the first half of 2016.
MoreHealth, Safety and “Pokémon Go!”
Pokemon Go! has become a worldwide phenomenon in recent weeks, with people of all ages being attracted to the game
MoreMember Magazine – October 2016
ViewBrexit – Implications for Health & Safety
Nick Wilson – Director of Health & Safety Services from Ellis Whittam – bira’s approved service partner behind bira legal – gives her thoughts on what Britain heading for the EU exit door, will mean for Health & Safety legislation
MoreBusiness risks you may not have considered
Annie Plaskett, Head of Marketing: SME and Property Divisions from Towergate Insurance, looks to the future, at changing market trends to give advice on 3 of the biggest business risks you might face as a business owner…
MoreSummer of Sport
With the hectic summer season fast approaching – and not just any summer, a summer packed with sport – what advice regarding potential employee problems can you offer?
MoreThree Key Findings for Retailer Marketers
Early figures from The Plastic Bag Charge in England show that plastic bag use has plummeted – so what marketing & branding opportunities does this present for retailers?
MoreTen ways to minimise your winter fuel bills
It is inevitable that your energy bills will rise during the winter months. Colder, darker days mean you must pay more to ensure the comfort of your customers and staff alike.
MoreA retailer that does Christmas well…
Potters of Hockley are an award winning retailer and fellow bira member. Each year they create attention-grabbing Christmas displays that bring customers from all over to the shop.
MoreTrade show inspiration
We asked Shirley Allum from Shirley Allum in Dorset a few questions about her recent experience at Pure London. She has been attending the show since it started and sees this as the best year yet, find out why…
MoreWin £300,000 worth of cost-free pop up space
Free Space+ is a competition supporting budding businesses and those ready for the next step.
MoreA joke too far?
When does workplace banter become harassment? bira legal explains where to draw the line, so to avoid Employment Tribunals.
More#WDYT campaign helps the high street get digitally savvy
The high street faces many challenges as the world becomes more digital and if it is to evolve. Here’s how retailers can embrace new technology.
MoreWin the things you love on the high street
Calling all window shoppers, imagine if you could win the items you’re lusting over in independent shops when you’re shopping on the high street, just by taking a picture?
MoreThe biggest marketing challenges businesses face today
Textlocal look at some of the trickiest tests in marketing and how you can successfully conquer them using business SMS. When it comes to marketing, SMEs and large businesses both face a number of challenges. While some large businesses may have a bigger marketing budget than a SME, the magnitude of a campaign can often […]
MoreThe Quiet Power of Background Music
How much attention do you pay to the noises around you? A telephone ringing, a police siren, a baby crying. We are all programmed to respond to these audible stimuli, although slightly differently from person to person. For instance a mother easily filters out the cries of her own child in a supermarket while it […]
MoreThe top four licensing trends to get on your radar
Brand Licensing Europe brand director Anna Knight reveals the top licensing trends independent retailers should add to the watch list for 2017/2018
More5 clever digital wins for small online brands
As small brands enter the market and attempt to win business from larger retailers it can feel rather daunting. With limited resources, experience and money, attempting to own a digital space both vast and ever changing poses a challenge for many akin to conquering Everest.
MoreWonder Women in Retail
bira celebrates all its members but on International Women’s Day we are giving the girls some much needed attention.
MoreSMEs and Cyber Attacks: What you need to know
Only 1 in 4 small businesses are prepared for a cyber attack. Prevent your business from being hindered by a cyber attack by managing business risks. Source: Towergate Insurance
DownloadThe definitive guide to mobile marketing and alerts
We are increasingly becoming a mobile-first society. Here, Text Local brings to you the definitive guide to mobile marketing for your business.
DownloadYour guide to the General Data Protection Regulation
The way in which personal data is used and protected is set to change in May 2018.
DownloadHow to login to the Member Dashboard
A step-by-step guide on how to login to the Member Dashboard, available to bira members. Unlock member-only service information, resources, bira member magazines and exclusive content today.
MoreHow to use bira direct Invoice Manager
It’s now easier to keep all of your invoices in one place. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to us bira direct Invoice Manager, available to all bira members.
MoreYour guide to updating your supplier page
A step-by-step video tutorial on how to edit your bira direct supplier page.
More