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The ACT has teamed up with employment law, HR, and health and safety experts WorkNest as the association's new legal partner.
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Scottish retailers call for urgent business rates support as gap widens with rest of UK

29 Nov 2024

Scottish independent retailers, including those in the cycling sector, are urging the Scottish Government to provide crucial business rates relief in its upcoming budget, as the disparity in... Read more…

Bira and ACT welcome new House of Lords report on high street regeneration

28 Nov 2024

Independent retailers back call for local leadership and simplified funding.
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Seven-in-ten cycle traders boycott Black Friday as cost pressures mount

26 Nov 2024

Seven in ten cycle retailers across the UK will boycott this year's Black Friday sales event, according to a survey of the bicycle trade by the ACT.
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Cycling club raising funds for youth bike maintenance workshops and 'go slow' inclusivity initiative

21 Nov 2024

A local cycling club is raising money and seeking donations and assistance in order to teach bike maintenance to young people through a series of workshops in 2025.
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Bira meets with Treasury members to discuss Budget concerns and business rate reform proposal

17 Nov 2024

Bira has held a meeting with members of the Treasury team to discuss concerns following its robust response to the Government’s recent Budget announcement.
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ACT teams up with Saledock to supercharge bike shop efficiency and customer experience

14 Nov 2024

The ACT has announced a dynamic partnership with Saledock - an all-in-one POS, eCommerce, and inventory management platform tailor-made for bike shops and workshops.
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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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