Ever wondered how many local customers are searching online for products you have in stock? In this episode, discover how high street shops are making their inventory visible to online shoppers in real-time.

Host Steve Dyson interviews Nick Brackenbury of Near St about technology that's helping independent retailers compete with online giants. Born from a frustrating search for a light bulb, this system now connects local shops' stock directly to Google, Facebook and Instagram.

Jane Taylor shares how a family's 128-year-old hardware store reached six million local searches, bringing customers through their doors daily with phones in hand. The episode explores how the technology works with existing stock systems and discusses costs starting from just £29 per month.

Essential listening for independent retailers looking to turn local online searches into store visits.

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In this episode of High Street Matters we discuss ways small independent retailers can utilise AI to help them promote their business on social media.

AI (or Artificial Intelligence) is the buzzword of the moment, but how can small businesses us AI to benefit them? Are there cost effective solutions? Can AI actually be easy to use?

Listen to find the answers to all these questions can be “Yes”!

Find out how Bira is working with AI to help provide a service that helps independent traders to increase their profile, to increase customer footfall and improve revenues.

Steve Dyson talks with Polly Barnfield about Maybe's AI solutions, and Melanie Beard, co-owner of Best Health Food Shop and Bira member about how she’s seeing huge success from using Maybe AI to help with her business's social media promotion.

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For more on Bira's mission supporting Britain's independent retailers, visit www.bira.co.uk.
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In this latest episode of High Street Matters by Bira, we dive into the pressing concerns of independent traders across the country.

What do these small businesses need from the new Labour Government now they are in power?

Join us as we explore the critical issues they face, from taxes, national insurance rates, and business rates to the complexities of regulations. We’ll also cover the challenges related to energy contracts and real estate.

Hear first-hand from indie retailers about their struggles and the specific actions they want their MPs to take. This Election Special offers a comprehensive look at what the high street truly needs to thrive.

Don’t miss it!

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Hear something you want to follow up on? Listener enquiries can be sent to info@bira.co.uk.
For more on Bira's mission supporting Britain's independent retailers, visit www.bira.co.uk.