The British Institute of Innkeeping has been running for over 45 years, and today exists to provide its 13,500 members with key support to help their businesses thrive.
To help you make the right decisions as you enter the pub trade, you have been given access to a membership with the BII for 6 months.* After this time, if you take on a pub your membership will be funded by the pub company on an ongoing basis.
Explore this page to see the full benefits available to you with your Introductory Membership.
*Please note not all pub companies offer this benefit, so please check with your BDM or contact at the pubco. After the initial 6 month period there will be an option to self fund if you are not eligible for this via your pubco.
Whether you’re about to take on a pub, or are already running a business, make sure you have a plan to shape your thinking.
A step by step template to financial planning for your pub, this document will help you with forecasts, margins and future plans.
Access six GP calculators from draught to food, all provided by our Trusted Partners Venners.
Explore TUPE checklists for incoming and outgoing employees, provided by helpline provider, Bhayani Law.
A bar tariff for you to complete and display to comply with legal requirements. Make sure you insert your key product lines with the correct ABVs & prices.
This workbook has been designed to help you keep track of key information that you will need for effective stock taking in your business.
BII Members have access to our 9 Expert Helplines whenever you need them. Simply call the helpline number, dial the option you need and talk to a professional who can help!
Our advisors are on hand during office hours to offer expert advice with a tailored approach to each query.
Our online directory of trusted suppliers ensures you’re never more than a click away from being in touch with the latest products and services to help you streamline your business. With our Trusted Partners, you get access to special discounts only available to BII Members.
With suppliers spanning EPoS tills, Wi-Fi & technology, training & e-learning, entertainment and much more, our directory is sure to save you time and improve your bottom line.
The accreditation scheme has been designed to provide trusted advisors who meet the highest standards of professionalism, have full liability insurance, the appropriate professional skills and expertise, and industry experience. Ensuring licensees can access effective independent advice to start, protect and develop their businesses with confidence.
Make on-boarding staff that little bit easier with our online Staff Contract Builder. With unlimited use and access, our online builder creates contracts for you that are regularly updated to meet compliance requirements. Our tool uses the expertise of legal teams with extensive industry experience, so you don’t have to worry about getting it right. Using our contract builder can save you the cost of your membership and more!
It’s important to stay up to date with industry news, to help you and your pub thrive in the every day. We provide multiple avenues of information, from our short e-newsletters to our more in-depth magazine interviews with industry leaders. We also make sure to keep you up to date with all Government changes, in quick to digest articles.
Our events are open to both BII Members and the public alike – from National competitions to our renowned networking and conference days, there’s something for everyone.
We regularly survey members to gain insight on where they are with their businesses, and host data and reports from Trusted Partners and industry experts.
Find numerous campaigns and initiatives running in the hospitality industry and find out how to get involved. This includes the Our Pub campaign and our Sustainability Champion Award.
