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Bira calls for business rates reform and action on overseas imports alongside new government investment

26 Mar 2026

Bira has welcomed the government's £319 million investment in high street revitalisation, while warning that without reform of business rates and action on overseas imports, many high... Read more…

Chancellor's High Street Roundtable | Campaign Update from ACT parent company Bira

19 Mar 2026

The Chancellor held a roundtable discussion on a future high street strategy last week, with Bira the sole voice representing smaller retail businesses. Read an update on Bira's place at a... Read more…

Independent bike shop takes stand against selling or repairing e-scooters with police echoing plea

18 Mar 2026

An independent bike shop is refusing to sell or repair e-scooters over concerns about how they are being used, with the area’s police force backing the call and urging others to follow... Read more…

ACT parent company Bira backs calls for online marketplace accountability over dangerous product safety failures

13 Mar 2026

Findings from consumer rights publication Which? add to calls from the E-Bike Positive campaign to better scrutinise these sites and promote quality e-bikes from reputable manufacturers and... Read more…

Independent retailers warn Spring Statement missed opportunity as geopolitical tensions threaten high street recovery

5 Mar 2026

ACT parent company Bira has warned that the Chanellor's Spring Statement offered no new support for high street businesses, as rising tensions in the Middle East threaten to push up energy... Read more…

Scottish bike shop and cafe expands into bigger premises as council recognises 'positive impact on economy'

3 Mar 2026

A Scottish bike repair shop and cafe has recently moved premises into a bigger unit thanks to a growth in business, with the local council noting the positive impact it would have on the local... Read more…

Local Bike Shop Week returns this May, with independent retailers reporting strong benefits from past events

19 Feb 2026

Local Bike Shop Week is approaching, with this year’s celebrations taking place from Sunday 3 May to Saturday 9 May 2026 - and retailers have highlighted the positive experiences they've... Read more…

Independent bike shops unite for inaugural Local Bike Shop Week celebration

17 Feb 2026

A week to celebrate and highlight the expertise and passion of independent bike shops across the UK is set to be held this May.
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ACT part of coalition letter calling for consultation on online VAT reform

16 Feb 2026

A 18-strong coalition of business organisations and tax experts, including the ACT and led-by its parent company Bira, has today written to the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury calling for a... Read more…

Government's pub-only business rates package is "poor decision based on politics", ACT parent company Bira says

29 Jan 2026

The government's decision to give pubs a 15% business rates discount while excluding independent retailers is a "poor decision based on politics rather than what is good for the local economy",... Read more…

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Harness Instagram for your business

Posted on in Business News, Cycles News

instagramInstagram is a major part of any businesses online presence.

Instagram has become a more fundamental tool for small businesses over the last couple of years. For small businesses, social media is there to find and sell your niche.

For a small business, it is all about the unique brand that you offer. You can use Instagram to your advantage here by creating a personality for your unique brand and selling this personality.

The key to Instagram is all about building the right following for your business and this doesn't take a long time.

Here are four simple tips to help you get the most out of Instagram:

Tailor Instagram to suit your needs

Instagram is multipurpose, you need to figure out how Instagram can support your business and take advantage of what Instagram can do for you.

Clever photography

Instagram is the perfect platform to sell your niche.

Put your brand at the centre of your mind, what is your brand? Who is your market? What is your colour scheme? What is the message behind your brand?

These questions will help you to decide how you build your Instagram profile. One of the first things you should consider is your colour scheme and the personality of your business. If you decide that black and white is the right colour scheme for our platform then this needs to be consistent throughout all your photos. Instagram is more than just images, your profile is a canvas that you can mould to your business.

#Hashtags are your friend

Hashtags are a great way to get the key message out.

Create a bank of unique hashtags for your business.

Spark conversations and engage with other accounts

There is a level of distrust across any social media platforms because there is no direct contact or communication. You can change this by engaging with your users through Instagram stories, private messaging and in the comments of your posts.

Instagram is an incredibly interesting and key player in the social media game. Take your profile and create the canvas for your business.

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