York BID is supporting independent businesses in York by offering them a full annual membership to the British Independent Retail Association (BIRA), completely free of charge.
BIRA is a one-stop-shop for business support, and as a member, you’ll have access to a wide variety of useful business support services and benefits, such as:
- Utilities review
- Preferential rates for processing debit and credit cards inc. PCI compliance fee covered
- Unlimited legal advice on all matters including Employment Law, HR, Health and Safety, Tax and VAT and Commercial and General Law
- Specialist business insurance for retail
- BIRA Direct - Buying group for office equipment and supplies, fixtures, and fittings, stationary, etc
- Financial planning
- Business banking
- Shop fitting service
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Once you become a member, all these benefits are easily accessible via the membership area on the BIRA website. Any levy-paying business with SME status is eligible to take advantage.
To register your interest, please complete and submit the short form below. Once received, the BIRA membership team will contact you within two working days.
Please note that the number of free annual memberships are limited, and applicants will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
For further information or advice, please contact the BIRA membership team on 0800 028 2245 or email membership@bira.co.uk.
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