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Small Business Strategy Inquiry 2025 - ACT and Bira call for members to share their voice

20 Jun 2025

The House of Commons Business and Trade Committee has asked the ACT, and its parent company Bira, to help them reach out to small business retailers across the country, for their quick input on... Read more…

Beyond the discount: Restoring integrity to the cycle supply chain

18 Jun 2025

The Association of Cycle Traders believes the time has come for greater accountability throughout our supply chain, writes ACT Director Jonathan Harrison in an article published for BikeBiz.
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Bira welcomes Wales' business rates proposals but calls for key improvements

11 Jun 2025

Bira has welcomed the Welsh Government's consultation on business rate reforms for retail shops, whilst calling for significant improvements to ensure the proposals truly support high street... Read more…

New awards launch to champion Britain's independent high street heroes

9 Jun 2025

Retailers on Britain's high streets are being encouraged to put themselves forward for the first-ever Love Your High Street Awards, designed to celebrate the small businesses that bring... Read more…

"Tectonic shift" in employment law threatens independent retailer viability, warns Bira podcast

6 Jun 2025

Independent retailers are facing a "generational" transformation of employment law that could fundamentally change how small businesses operate, according to the final episode of Bira's first... Read more…

Retailers hope warm weather and bank holidays will boost high street sales

16 May 2025

ACT parent company Bira has said that members are hopeful the warm weather, Easter weekend and upcoming bank holidays will provide a much-needed boost to high street sales.
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Economic growth surges to 0.7%, but "April reality check" looms for high street retailers

15 May 2025

UK economy delivers strongest quarterly performance in a year despite forecasts of business downturn.
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Communities come together for Local Bike Shop Day 2025 celebrations

13 May 2025

Local Bike Shop Day 2025 brought a wave of... Read more…

ACT parent company Bira welcomes Bank of England's latest interest rate cut

8 May 2025

ACT parent company Bira has welcomed the Bank of England's decision to reduce interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%, calling it a "much-needed boost" for the retail sector, including for cycling... Read more…

ACT parent company Bira responds to Beales' "Rachel Reeves Closing Down Sale" as iconic store makes final protest

8 May 2025

ACT parent company Bira has responded to the news that the 144-year-old Beales department store is staging a "Rachel Reeves Closing Down Sale" in its final weeks of trading, with giant yellow... Read more…

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Small independent Harrogate shop does it again at the national level with new awards glory

Posted on in Business News

Independent Harrogate computer shop Phase 4 Computers has been named as a finalist in the Tech Awards 2024.

Gold cup

After making the prestigious list in the national awards organised by Tech for Techs, Richard Towers-Forth of Phase 4 Computers said: "We are honoured to be considered among the best in the field.

“We believe in providing honest, plain and simple English advice that helps our clients make informed decisions about their devices.

“This prestigious recognition acknowledges our commitment to innovation, excellence, and performance in the tech industry."

The small retailer has been shortlisted as finalists for three awards, thanks to the support and recommendations from tech professionals, vendors, and distributors who recognise the impact of its work.

Phase 4 Computers has been quietly providing top-notch tech support services without charging any diagnostic fees or hourly rates that break the bank since 1996. They are also members of Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce.

Phase 4 Computers’ latest UK success sees it nominated in the following categories:

Finalist Tech For Techs community expert - Richard Towers-Forth

Finalist Best Tech Website – www.p4com.com

Best Shop Front – Phase 4 Computers

Richard Towers-Forth said: “We would like to thank you all our customers for being part of our success and we look forward to celebrating this achievement with you."

More information on the awards can be found here. 

 

 

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