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The retail industry is undergoing significant transformation. Discover member benefits that other independent retailers just like you, are using to keep their business ahead of the curve.

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Product buying

Keep your customers satisfied, by providing them with the products they want when they want it. Discover the latest product trend forecasts, enjoy bigger savings on leading brands and products, and streamline your entire invoicing process with Bira Direct.

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Loans & savings

Bira Bank helps small businesses achieve their full potential, offering a range of financial products that have been designed with your independent business in mind.

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Legislation & advice

Our aim is to ensure a level playing field in the retail industry by providing free and unlimited legal advice and lobbying on your behalf. Access guidance and support to tackle the latest legislation changes that may affect your business.

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Become a member to take advantage of over 30 fantastic services, all designed to greatly save you money and time.

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    Bira insurance
    The exclusive Bira insurance scheme designed and delivered by...
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    Join Bira
    We deliver genuine savings for businesses like yours, whatever...

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Popular

Looking for something specific? Click ‘Show All’ to start searching our full collection of services.
Become a member to take advantage of over 30 fantastic services, all designed to greatly save you money and time.

  • Product Buying - Member benefit
    Bira Direct
    The stock buying group for independents. Enjoy bigger savings...
  • Popular - Member benefit
    Bira insurance
    The exclusive Bira insurance scheme designed and delivered by...
  • Popular - Member benefit
    Bira legal
    Expert advice in Employment Law, HR and Health &...
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    Business banking
    Bira has negotiated business banking rates with service partner...
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    Card Processing rates
    Approved service provider Global Payments has partnered with bira...
  • Popular - Member benefit
    Clearpay
    Give your customers the option to shop now and...
  • Popular - Member benefit
    ecommerce websites
    Sell more with an online shop powered by EKM...
  • Product Buying - Member benefit
    Invoice Manager
    You are required to login to view this page....
  • Popular - Member benefit
    Sign up to our newsletter
    Subscribe to our free newsletter to keep up to...
  • Popular - Member benefit
    Social Distancing Kits by Bamboo Creations
    Social Distancing Signage and Screens to keep you, your...
  • Popular - Member benefit
    Utility Options
    Competitive rates on electricity, gas, energy, water, telephones, telecoms,...

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Product buying

Looking for something specific? Click ‘Show All’ to start searching our full collection of services.
Become a member to take advantage of over 30 fantastic services, all designed to greatly save you money and time.

  • Product Buying - Member benefit
    Bira Direct
    The stock buying group for independents. Enjoy bigger savings...
  • Product Buying - Member benefit
    Invoice Manager
    You are required to login to view this page....
  • Product Buying - Member benefit
    John Lewis open’s Christmas shop early – should you?
    Department store giant John Lewis has signalled the ‘official’...
  • Product Buying - Member benefit
    Product Suppliers
    The Bira Direct Supplier Directory has over 200 promoted...
  • Product Buying - Member benefit
    Sign up
    Sign up to the Bira Direct Newsletter to hear...
  • Product Buying - Member benefit
    Work safely as we transition out of coronavirus
    Whether you’re buying for yourself and your staff or...

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Loans & savings

Looking for something specific? Click ‘Show All’ to start searching our full collection of services.
Become a member to take advantage of over 30 fantastic services, all designed to greatly save you money and time.

  • Savings & Loans - Member benefit
    BAGMA Bank
    Products built around you BAGMA Bank offer a range...
  • Savings & Loans - Member benefit
    Bira Bank
    Products built around you Bira Bank offer a range...
  • Savings & Loans - Member benefit
    Deposit accounts
    Opening a Bira Bank deposit account is a convenient way to...
  • Service of the month - Member benefit
    Equipment Loans
    Our equipment loans could help you get the most...
  • Savings & Loans - Member benefit
    ISA
    If you’re looking to make the most of your...
  • Service of the month - Member benefit
    Loans
    We know how important your business is to you....
  • Savings & Loans - Member benefit
    Personal Loans
    Possible uses: Holidays Weddings Home improvements Travelling Jewellery Education...
  • Savings & Loans - Member benefit
    Regular Savings Account
    As you will be aware, at Bira Bank we...
  • Savings & Loans - Member benefit
    Vehicle Loans
    Whether you’re working out a budget on a price...
  • Savings & Loans - Member benefit
    Working Capital Loans
    Working Capital Loans are designed to help you manage...

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Legislation & advice

Looking for something specific? Click ‘Show All’ to start searching our full collection of services.
Become a member to take advantage of over 30 fantastic services, all designed to greatly save you money and time.

  • Popular - Member benefit
    Bira legal
    Expert advice in Employment Law, HR and Health &...
  • Legislation & advice - Member benefit
    Bira Legal One2One
    The Employment Law and Health & Safety One2One provides...
  • Legislation & advice - Member benefit
    Bira’s guide to help retailers reopen with confidence
    Bira has created a simple guide to help independent...
  • Legislation & advice - Member benefit
    Brexit
    We’ve compiled the latest Government guidance on how business...
  • Legislation & advice - Member benefit
    Coronavirus Guidance
    We’ve compiled Government and employment law advice and guidance...
  • Legislation & advice - Member benefit
    Magazine Articles
    Our membership magazine demonstrates real membership value and is...
  • Legislation & advice - Member benefit
    Quarterly Sales Monitor (QSM)
    As a Bira member you can influence change through...
  • Legislation & advice - Member benefit
    Resources
    Welcome to Bira’s resource hub for small businesses and...
  • Popular - Member benefit
    Sign up to our newsletter
    Subscribe to our free newsletter to keep up to...
  • Legislation & advice - Member benefit
    Wages Survey
    As a Bira member you can influence change through...

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All Services

Looking for something specific? Click ‘Show All’ to start searching our full collection of services.
Become a member to take advantage of over 30 fantastic services, all designed to greatly save you money and time.

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    ‘Thank you for wearing a face mask’ – downloadable poster
    From Friday (July 24), face coverings will be mandatory...
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    Accountancy service
    You now have access to preferential rates from TaxAssist...
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    Asbestos Consultancy
    We’ll help you with your Asbestos Management Plan Every...
  • Savings & Loans - Member benefit
    BAGMA Bank
    Products built around you BAGMA Bank offer a range...
  • Savings & Loans - Member benefit
    Bira Bank
    Products built around you Bira Bank offer a range...
  • Product Buying - Member benefit
    Bira Direct
    The stock buying group for independents. Enjoy bigger savings...
  • Popular - Member benefit
    Bira insurance
    The exclusive Bira insurance scheme designed and delivered by...
  • Member benefit
    Bira Insurance quick quote form
    Looking after business. Taking care of people Bira Insurance...
  • Popular - Member benefit
    Bira legal
    Expert advice in Employment Law, HR and Health &...
  • Legislation & advice - Member benefit
    Bira Legal One2One
    The Employment Law and Health & Safety One2One provides...
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    bira music store
    Amazing Instore provides licence-free music to enhance the atmosphere...
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    Bira workplace pensions
    Take the confusion out of auto-enrolment with Bira workplace...
  • Legislation & advice - Member benefit
    Bira’s guide to help retailers reopen with confidence
    Bira has created a simple guide to help independent...
  • Member benefit
    Branded carrier bags
    Every retailer needs branded bags, so we’ve teamed up...
  • Legislation & advice - Member benefit
    Brexit
    We’ve compiled the latest Government guidance on how business...
  • Popular - Member benefit
    Business banking
    Bira has negotiated business banking rates with service partner...
  • Member benefit
    Business lifecycle planning
    Plan for critical aspects of your business lifecyle from...
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    Business stationery and office equipment
    bira has teamed up with Charter Office Equipment Limited...
  • Popular - Member benefit
    Card Processing rates
    Approved service provider Global Payments has partnered with bira...
  • Members' News
    Christmas will be a cracker for Mica members
    Christmas is set to be a cracker this year...
  • Popular - Member benefit
    Clearpay
    Give your customers the option to shop now and...
  • Legislation & advice - Member benefit
    Coronavirus Guidance
    We’ve compiled Government and employment law advice and guidance...
  • Member benefit
    Cycle to Work
    Just some of the benefits of the Cycle to...
  • Member benefit
    Debt collection
    We’ve partnered with Capitol Commercial Collections to provide our...
  • Savings & Loans - Member benefit
    Deposit accounts
    Opening a Bira Bank deposit account is a convenient way to...
  • Member benefit
    Distributor take back scheme
    VRWS’s proposal to continue to coordinate DTS in Phase...
  • Popular - Member benefit
    ecommerce websites
    Sell more with an online shop powered by EKM...
  • Service of the month - Member benefit
    Equipment Loans
    Our equipment loans could help you get the most...
  • Member benefit
    Financial planning
    bira has partnered up with Wren Sterling, current providers...
  • Member benefit
    Fuel card
    We’ve teamed up with The Fuelcard People to offer...
  • Product Buying - Member benefit
    Invoice Manager
    You are required to login to view this page....
  • Savings & Loans - Member benefit
    ISA
    If you’re looking to make the most of your...
  • Product Buying - Member benefit
    John Lewis open’s Christmas shop early – should you?
    Department store giant John Lewis has signalled the ‘official’...
  • Member benefit
    Join Bira
    We deliver genuine savings for businesses like yours, whatever...
  • Service of the month - Member benefit
    Loans
    We know how important your business is to you....
  • Legislation & advice - Member benefit
    Magazine Articles
    Our membership magazine demonstrates real membership value and is...
  • Member benefit
    Maybe*
    Turning social media conversations into insights and actions that...
  • Member benefit
    Mobile marketing
    Bira has teamed up with Textlocal to provide our...
  • Savings & Loans - Member benefit
    Personal Loans
    Possible uses: Holidays Weddings Home improvements Travelling Jewellery Education...
  • Member benefit
    Point of Sale
    BNP Paribas Personal Finance understand that customer expectations around...
  • Product Buying - Member benefit
    Product Suppliers
    The Bira Direct Supplier Directory has over 200 promoted...
  • Legislation & advice - Member benefit
    Quarterly Sales Monitor (QSM)
    As a Bira member you can influence change through...
  • Member benefit
    Rating Appeal Service
    Why choose our business rating appeal service? No win,...
  • Savings & Loans - Member benefit
    Regular Savings Account
    As you will be aware, at Bira Bank we...
  • Legislation & advice - Member benefit
    Resources
    Welcome to Bira’s resource hub for small businesses and...
  • Member benefit
    Retail training
    Develop your team with Bira Training Bira Training courses...
  • Member benefit
    Savings
    As a trade association bank operating in the retail...
  • Member benefit
    Shop fitting service
    Why we recommend Salepoint’s shop fitting service: Benefit from...
  • Product Buying - Member benefit
    Sign up
    Sign up to the Bira Direct Newsletter to hear...
  • Popular - Member benefit
    Sign up to our newsletter
    Subscribe to our free newsletter to keep up to...
  • Popular - Member benefit
    Social Distancing Kits by Bamboo Creations
    Social Distancing Signage and Screens to keep you, your...
  • Members' News
    Stop press! Your next Bira magazine is on its way
    The next edition of the Bira membership magazine has...
  • Member benefit
    Telecoms
    Whatever the business size, we’re sure we can help...
  • Member benefit
    Utilities
    Start saving on your utilities today Worried about the...
  • Popular - Member benefit
    Utility Options
    Competitive rates on electricity, gas, energy, water, telephones, telecoms,...
  • Savings & Loans - Member benefit
    Vehicle Loans
    Whether you’re working out a budget on a price...
  • Member benefit
    Vend point of sale (ePOS) software
    Every retailer needs a reliable point-of-sale system. We’ve teamed...
  • Legislation & advice - Member benefit
    Wages Survey
    As a Bira member you can influence change through...
  • Member benefit
    Waste management
    bira has partnered with 1st Waste Management, a full...
  • Member benefit
    Website design
    Start using this service and save on your site...
  • Member benefit
    What sort of training do you need?
    Bira Training is inviting you to get in touch...
  • Product Buying - Member benefit
    Work safely as we transition out of coronavirus
    Whether you’re buying for yourself and your staff or...
  • Savings & Loans - Member benefit
    Working Capital Loans
    Working Capital Loans are designed to help you manage...
  • Member benefit
    Xero + Vend online accounting solution
    Prepare your retail business for Making Tax Digital (MTD)...

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