BII: sponsor of Freehouse 500

BII is the professional body for the licensed retail sector and we reflect the views of around 14,000 members.

BII is for operators like you. For operators who are professionals who would welcome support that could make a real difference to their business. BII membership can make a real difference.

Where else can you get free legal advice 24 hours a day, free business support, free HR support (including employment contracts and helpline), great business-building magazine and recognition that you're a professional? And that's not all.

BII is really pleased to sponsor the MA's Freehouse 500 Club. It's a great opportunity for freehold operators to get ahead with ideas to improve and grow their business which is a great match for BII's objectives. As a registered charity, BII exists to raise standards in the industry and we work hard to give the help, support, advice and qualifications to support that.

Part of our commitment is to support our members - who are predominantly individual "pint-pulling publicans" across the country - in succeeding in business.

Our package of member benefits can save you £1000's a year - a great return on an annual investment of around £85.

Our free legal helpline alone (open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year) could save hundreds in solicitors fees and gives huge peace of mind. And our Business Support Helpline (also free), introduced to support members affected by the tough economy, has saved many members heartache and even helped turn their business around.

BII offers a fantastic network of support for on-licensed operators (of pubs, bars, restaurants etc.) including:

• legal advice - free legal advice 24 hours a day

• business support - free business support helpline

• HR - free helpline, employment contracts and other hr documents

• business savings - including fantastic credit card transaction rates of only 1.15%-1.33%

• business calculators - seven free calculators to boost your bottomline (cash-flow forecast, breakeven calculator, rent review calculator and more) from "BII Business Doctor" Trevor Brown CBII as well as recognition from industry, local authorities, the police and others that you are a professional, running a professional business. We'd love to welcome you on board.

Why not give us a call on 01276 684449, or email us at membership@bii.org. Please mention the MA Freehouse 500 and we'll waive the normal joining fee (£35.00 -£50.00)

Or take a look on line by visiting www.bii.org/mafreehouse500.