Bira is dedicated to independent fashion retail businesses, offering essential business services, networking opportunities and support to an eclectic mix of businesses from ground-breaking start-ups to knowledgeable family-owned businesses.
Since 1899, we’ve supported the industry and are proud to be able to offer you with member benefits to save you time and money.
Through Bira you’ll have access to a range of services that come with preferential rates which will reduce your business overheads. Some of these include:
Unlimited legal advice is available for Bira members - call or email as many times as you need. By following their advice you'll also be covered by £50,000 indemnity cover should you need it. There's no set up involved, as soon as you've signed up to Bira you can start using the phone and email line to give you extra confidence that you're dealing with legal matters like disciplinaries, grievances and flexible working requests to name a few.
You'll also have access to templates including a Contract of Employment and an Employee Handbook via the online portal.
With rates as low as 0.890% and no authorisation, joining or setup fees, independent businesses will find it hard to beat the preferential Bira rates. While other providers could have lower rates, monthly fees can easily add up to much more over the year so it's important to check all charges including terminal rental fees - with membership you'll have three months free rental if you're new to Global Payments and pay £12.95 +vat per month.
Expression provides specialist cover for independent businesses throughout the UK. With built-in discounts for positive online customer reviews, Expression rewards well-run businesses and can adjust cover levels to suit your needs. Obtaining a quote is easy and there’s no paperwork to fill out; simply enter your business name and postcode to see your quote in less than 30 seconds.