bira information office

The bira information office can help members with a whole range of queries, from business rates and regulations to product and supplier sourcing. Members often see the Information Office as their first port of call if they require general business advice, and our friendly staff are always ready to help.


Latest news

  • 22 Feb 2012

    Deadline for Young Retailers extended

    The deadline for entrant to the UK Young Retailer of the Year has been extended to 9th March.

  • 14 Feb 2012

    Full house for empty shop report

    Vacancy rates in British high streets remained above 14% throughout 2011 and threaten to rise in 2012 argued the Local Data Company at a packed...

  • 14 Feb 2012

    Get mentoring

    The government has laucnhed free online training to help get thousands of experienced business people mentoring small businesses.

  • 13 Feb 2012

    Independents ended 2011 on the up (no, really)

    Independent retailers produced a strong end to a troubled 2011, according to the results from the bira sales monitor