Improve your business with Be The Business 6-month programme
Be The Business programmes have been road-tested by business leaders like you. They will help you grow your company, gain a competitive edge and unleash your productivity.
PwC Consumer Sentiment Survey - Summer 2024
Favourable economic indicators, combined with the highest consumer sentiment in three years, could lead to a more positive finish to the year for some retailers.
Common types of customers and how to sell to them
Understanding your customer and tailoring your sales approach is essential. Here are the most common types of retail customers and how to sell to them.
The Kings Speech and Retail Crime: OffTheCuth Interview with Andrew Goodacre
The second Podcast of "High Street Matters" explores how prioritising accessibility can unlock new opportunities for independent retailers on the high street.
Employment Law Implications of a Labour Government
With Keir Starmer’s Labour Party now in office and plans which would bring about “the biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation” our latest webinar gave insight into what employment law changes may be in store.
High Street Matters Podcast: Election Special - What the High Street Needs from the Government
In this latest episode of High Street Matters by Bira, we dive into the pressing concerns of independent traders across the country. What do these small businesses need from the new Labour Government now they are in power?
The Growth Guarantee Scheme with the British Business Bank
The Growth Guarantee Scheme is the successor to the Recovery Loan Scheme, designed to facilitate access to finance for smaller UK businesses aiming to invest and grow.
New legislation: Increased protection against redundancy for new and expectant parents
Did you know that the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 now offers greater protection against redundancy for pregnant women and new parents?
Write to your local MPs
Writing to your local candidates is an excellent way to raise awareness of the challenges we face as small businesses and the challenges in our local communities. Writing to them is easy to do and helps them to represent you if they get into Parliament.
High Street Matters Podcast: Accessibility - Unlocking the High Street
The second Podcast of "High Street Matters" explores how prioritising accessibility can unlock new opportunities for independent retailers on the high street.