Why join?

Being a member of bira means being part of a community of independent retailers just like you, who benefit from strength in numbers. You have the advantage of being part of an organisation that has the representational power of thousands of independent retailers and economies of scale, but at the same time benefit from the specialist trade and product knowledge of the individual trade associations, underneath the bira umbrella.

We save you money

Our strength in numbers gives us the ability to offer a wide range of specialist business services with exclusive deals and discounts for members.

You can benefit from using our own in-house bespoke services, such as bira finance, bira direct or bira publishing, or take advantage of the exclusive member deals we have negotiated with our network of preferred service providers for business essentials, like card processing or insurance. 

We get you connected

We know how important it is to network with others in your industry and be involved. As a member, you have the chance to learn from experts in the industry, connect with like-minded retailers and suppliers to the trade, whilst being able to exchange ideas, share experiences, take advantage of trading opportunities and strengthen your ties with the retail industry as a whole.

We keep you informed

It’s really important to stay up to date on what’s happening in your industry as well as any legislative changes that you need to know to remain compliant.  We make sure you have access to all the information you could need, available in a range of convenient formats, in person, online and delivered to your door.

Our knowledge is not only about business and the independent retail trade as a whole, but also tailored towards the individual industry sectors.

We support your interests

We support members behind the scenes, working to protect and promote your interests, helping to relieve the pressures of running your own business. We use our collective power on Parliamentary lobbying to voice your concerns and ensure you get a fair deal.

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