ST HELENS Chamber is a unique organisation that exists to improve the lives of everyone living and working in St Helens, which is why the chamber is proud to support Independents’ Day again this year.

A spokesman for the chamber said: “We offer the resources, expertise and facilities to support local businesses of the borough by providing networking opportunities, training programmes, market intelligence and business support – much of which is free of charge or heavily discounted for members.”

Here are some of the benefits the chamber offers which independent retailers could utilise…

  • Business information: Access a wide range of information and services all designed to reduce red tape and make your business more competitive
  • Chamber chip and pin: Access discounted chip and pin terminal hire and online payment systems
  • Legal expenses insurance: Access more than £670,000 of indemnity cover each year and save your business from the legal minefield!
  • Member-to-member discounts: Promote your services to the chamber’s 1,000+ members and tap into more than 90 exclusive offers from other members with this service.

Membership rates start from just £95, and typically members will use at least £1,000 of benefits per year. For more information about joining, call 01744 742399, or email membership@ sthelenschamber.com for a membership pack.