Step by step guide on business rates appeal

This page gives a simple step-by-step guide to registering for a valuation account, starting a check case, and challenging your business rates valuation.

Free impartial pension advice

MoneyHelper provides free, impartial money and pension guidance over the phone and online.

Getting Ahead for The Golden Quarter

This guide for preparing for the busy Christmas period also known as 'The Golden Quarter', includes; planning stock, impulse purchases, gift cards, Christmas gift guides, and more

Take control of your retail business with a smart meter

With energy costs rising, many businesses are understandably worried about the impact of higher bills. A smart meter could help your business avoid spending more on energy than it needs to.

How can independent retailers refinance their commercial property?

Are you an independent retailer looking to refinance your commercial mortgage?

New episode Books, Bath and beyond with The Independent Thinking podcast

The newest episode of the Independent Thinking Podcast has an amazing guest Mr B's Emporium who speaks with host Alexandra about customer service and retail trends.

How independent retailers can reduce energy costs

More and more businesses don’t know how much they are spending each month.