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19 Mar 2026

This one's sobering: 42% of small businesses reported a cyber breach in 2024, according to the National Cyber Security Centre. And it's not just massive corporations being targeted. It's small,...

19 Mar 2026

The Chancellor held a roundtable discussion on a future high street strategy last week, with Bira the sole voice representing smaller retail businesses. Read an update on Bira's place at a...

18 Mar 2026

An independent bike shop is refusing to sell or repair e-scooters over concerns about how they are being used, with the area’s police force backing the call and urging others to follow...

17 Mar 2026

Walking, wheeling and cycling across the Liverpool City Region are saving the NHS £53.8 million every year, according to the latest Walking and Cycling Index, with cycling playing a key...

13 Mar 2026

Findings from consumer rights publication Which? add to calls from the E-Bike Positive campaign to better scrutinise these sites and promote quality e-bikes from reputable manufacturers and...

6 Mar 2026

The Metropolitan Police have seized more than 50 illegal e-bikes during a two-day crackdown in London as part of a wider effort to tackle crime linked to illegally modified electric bikes.

5 Mar 2026

ACT parent company Bira has warned that the Chanellor's Spring Statement offered no new support for high street businesses, as rising tensions in the Middle East threaten to push up energy...

4 Mar 2026

The UK cycle industry were brought together at COREbike 2026, with retailers, distributors and industry partners gathering for several days of meetings, networking and product showcases.

3 Mar 2026

A Scottish bike repair shop and cafe has recently moved premises into a bigger unit thanks to a growth in business, with the local council noting the positive impact it would have on the local...

26 Feb 2026

Here's one that often surprises people: professional indemnity insurance. It's not just for lawyers and accountants. Joanna Evans, Head of Bikmo for Business, explains in the next installment of...

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Improve your social media with the Maybe* webinar exclusive to ACT members

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

ACT members are invited to join Maybe* on Monday 23rd November at 8pm for a webinar to learn how you can optimise your social media use.

 

This summer saw a phenomenal spike in demand for the cycling industry, with technicians and workshops finding themselves busier than in years, even decades.

Following on from this positive period, it is still important to remember that as we emerge from the extraordinary period of nationwide lockdown, we enter the next phase of uncertainty. In this new cautious shopping environment businesses must stay proactive and forward-thinking.

Consumer shopping habits have altered dramatically throughout the lockdown, according to a survey by Retail Sector, 95% of shoppers have admitted turning to online shopping this year. Now more than ever it is crucial to ensure your online offering is up-to-scratch and an active social media presence can be an excellent way of capturing new and potential customers.

Maybe* is a platform that specialises in helping teams to create exceptional social media experiences that generate business results.

Maybe* are now organising an exclusive webinar reserved especially for ACT members using examples of successful social media profiles from the cycle sector.

The webinar will take place on Monday 23rd November at 8pm.

Join us this Monday to:

• See examples of great social media content using real posts from the cycle-sector
• Learn how to engage and connect with a wider audience on social media
• Discover the tactics and tools you need to improve further on your social media

Learn from the experts by registering for the Maybe* webinar now! Click the button below to register or email info@theact.org.uk with any queries.

 

 

 

 

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