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Testimonials

The BII exists to support our incredible industry, so that pubs across the country can continue to thrive.

Here are some of the things our members have said about us and the support we offer:

Really good service

I use the BII website and enjoy reading the BII News magazine, it’s a really good service.

Simon Brown
White Lion Hotel
Stonegate

Keep everything up to date with ease

I regularly use the BII’s HR services for issues I encounter, the HR helpline is a fantastic service and the BII’s staff contract builder allows me to keep everything up to date with ease.

Sandra Davies
Swan Inn
Stonegate

It put me at ease

I used the BII staff contract builder which was brilliant. Put me at ease knowing I was being compliant. It was a bonus that I didn’t have to spent any money .

Mark Major
Victoria Inn
Stonegate

I have made good use of the Trusted Partner page

Having recently gone into a pub, I have made good use of the Trusted Partner page. It has been really helpful when looking for suppliers who I know are tried and tested.

Sebastian Leheup-Jones
The Windmill Inn
Stonegate

I’ve returned and I’m still very happy

I have been a BII member before and I was always very happy with it. I’ve returned and I’m still very happy.

Deborah Lewis
The New Forest Inn
Freehold

A lot of news and advice

I love getting the BII News magazine on my doorstep every few months, its very informative with a lot of news and advice.

Julie Gordon
The Leathern Bottle
Brakspear

Always provided a great service

I have used the BII helplines many times and they have always provided a great service.

Anthony Thomas
The Criterion
Freehold

You guys are brilliant!

I always check your website for different information I might need for my business. You guys are brilliant!

Sthephen George
Kings Arms
Stonegate

Pertinent to what’s going on at the right time

I have been in the industry my whole life, and I still really enjoy it whenever it lands on my doorstep. Each page has great information. The emails I get are also great and pertinent to what’s going on at the right time.

John Allen
Gypsy Moth & Three Crowns
Stonegate

I’ve had great value from my BII Membership

The information found through the BII website has always been useful. I’ve had great value from my BII membership.

Sarah Kenrick
Grouse Inn
J.W Lees

The BII points me in the right direction!

I use the BII membership, the website is really handy when I need to look something up. If I am unsure on something, the website has the information or points me in the right direction!

Catherine Shaughnessy
The Donkey
J.W Lees

The BII were very helpful

The BII were very helpful with problems I had and they were able to direct me to the correct place for help.

Carl & Jane Perkins
The Bell & Cross
Stonegate

I’ve shared the BII’s wellbeing helpline with my staff.

What the BII are doing is really great. And because of them I have been able to share their wellbeing helpline, the LTC, with my staff.

Claire Chardoux
White Hart Inn
Batemans

They are perfect!

I use the BII’s HR and Employment helpline with Bhayani Law quite a bit to ask them questions, they are perfect!

Phill Upton
Ship Inn
Stonegate

They helped resolve the issue

We used the employment helpline in the summer and they were very helpful and helped resolve the issue.

Daniel Leppard
The Wheatsheaf
Wadworth

I appreciate the BII’s effort

I appreciate the BII’s effort to call the members every 3-4 months to check up with how I am. I think you guys are brilliant!

Tracy Bird
Ship
Star Pubs

Saved me so much money and time

I have used the contract builder and it has saved me so much time and money. I enjoy reading through the emails that get sent to me as there is always lots of useful information to read about.

 Paul Jameison
The Globe
Punch Pubs & Co

Straight forward and easy

Used the BII’s staff contract builder, I thought it was really straight forward and easy to use. I appreciate how user friendly it was to work with.

Sarah Testa
Pendas Arms
Greene King

Really helpful

Having recently used the BII’s HR helpline, they were able to answer all my queries brilliantly, and were really helpful

Meg Meagher
Famous Royal Oak
Star Pubs

Experienced and supportive

Having recently used Melrose Accountants I found them to be very experienced and supportive. Being new to the trade this year I was very impressed with Caroline Wilson, she was knowledgable and friendly and was able to offer me a lot of guidance. Caroline really was more than just an accountant, brilliant.

Georgina Claire Baker
Crown & Horseshoe Public House
Stonegate

I can always count on the BII

I think you guys are brilliant, always helps to know that I can always count on the BII whenever I have a question that I’m not too sure of the answer. Having used the legal helpline in the past I would recommend this to others, they are brilliant.

Benjamin Smith
The Wheatsheaf
Greene King

The BII help and support the industry

I appreciate how the BII are always finding ways to help and support the industry. The emails that the BII send out are always very informative.

Nick Solomides
The Greene Oak
Greene King

Saved us paying someone else

The staff contract builder on the BII website is amazing, so easy to use and saved us paying someone else to do this.

Rebecca Higgins
Duke of York
Star Pubs

Helps make sure I’m doing the right thing

I have used the BII’s HR helpline during disciplinaries – it’s very helpful and lets me make sure I’m doing the right thing

Christopher John Wood Douglas
Orchard Bar
Greene King

Saves me time

With my BII Membership I have used the staff contract builder many times. It saves me time and is easy to use.

Andrew Mounsey
Star Inn
Greene King

Very Easy to Navigate

I have found the HR helpline to be really useful and very insightful. The website is also very self explanatory so if I do need anything I can always find it as it is very easy to navigate. I also did the PEAT course, which was very straightforward and very informative.

Daniel Sharp
Coach & Horses
Greene King

It Is Fantastic

We have always been very happy with our service received from the BII, in particular the service we received from the Pub Company. It is fantastic.

Barry Boardman
Borough Hotel
Stonegate

It’s Nice To Feel That You Have a Back Up!

I know where everything is and I find all the emails very useful as is so much info about what’s happening with the trade. Its nice to feel that you have a back up!

Gillian Kay Morris
The Paletine
Robinsons

By Far The Best

I belong to a few institutions and organisations in the trade and, for me, the BII has been by far the best one I’ve joined.

 

Hilary D. Bastone

I Am So Happy With My Membership

I am so happy with my membership, I use it to keep all my HR up to date with the staff contract builder.  I have used the HR helpline for any queries I have had and they have always been able to help.

Sandra Davies
Swan Inn
Stonegate

The Reason I Keep Going

Knowing the BII are there is great. They are a safety blanket, just to know that there is someone there for me is one of the reasons I keep going.

Lorenzo D.C Carnevale-Maffe
Unicorn Inn
Stonegate

Brilliant Tool for Licensees

I think your system is absolutely brilliant, this wouldn’t have been available when I was starting out. The website is a brilliant tool for licensees.

Richard Keepings
The Lion & Lamb
Stonegate

Worth the Membership

I have used the HR helpline to answer some queries I had, they were able to help us easily. I appreciate the BII’s support, worth the membership.

Costin Marin
The Famous Shoulder
Independent

Lots of Information

The website is very handy to have and has lots of information. I also found the contract builder self explanatory and easy to use.

Gary Duffy
Golden Boar
Stonegate

Absolutely Brilliant

I needed help with a complex employment issue, and your Trusted Partner, Bhayani Law, were absolutely brilliant.

Simon Fletcher
Royal Oak Hotel
Star Pub & Bar

Brilliant

The magazines are always informative and I have used the legal helpline twice which was brilliant both times.

Chris Lundean
The Blue Bell
Everards

I Appreciate The Regular Check Ins

I find the BII’s communications are great. It’s nice to know that there is always there, and I appreciate the regular check ins for my business.

Adam Curtis
Cock Inn
Punch Pubs & Co

Really On The Ball

I like receiving emails like INNFocus, the BII are really on the ball with everything that is going on

Alexander MacMillan
The Snaffle Bit
Greene King

The information was gold

The BII’s HR and Employment helpline was really helpful, the information they gave was gold.

Douglas Bain
The Sugar Loaf
Admiral Taverns

I Always Value The BII’s Opinion!

I always value the BII’s opinion! You always feel that you are being listened to. Keep doing what you are doing!

Steve Banks
The Woodman
Stonegate

It’s Brilliant!

I have been using your contract builder a lot. I find it brilliant and very easy to use.

Andrew Lawton
Nell of Old Drury
Stonegate

Thanks For The Recommendations! 

When I called the BII asking for recommendations for an accountant, they were able to give me loads. I chose one of their Accredited Advisors. Thanks for the recommendations!

Emma Siddalls
Crown Inn
Admiral Taverns

Easy To Use

I have used the staff contract builder multiple times, it is very helpful and really easy to use.

Kirsten Palmer
Rose & Crown
Stonegate

30 Years Later, I’m Still Here!

Joined as a junior member back in the early 90s, over 30yrs later, I’m still here!

Rob Madigan
The Star Coffee & Ale House
Admiral Taverns

Worth It’s Weight In Gold

The legal helpline provided fantastic service and was worth it’s weight in gold.

Andrew Collins
The New Inn
Freehold

Peace of Mind

Its gives me peace of mind being a member of the BII, even though i may not have a chance to read every article, I do pay attention to the big headlines and, its a comfort that you are there if we need any support.

Neil Mason
Sibton White Horse
Freehold

A Great Source for Support

I get the magazine and it is very informative, and the BII are a great source for additional support.

Gerald Elmleitner
Barn Owl
Hall & Woodhouse

Extremely Pleased With The Service

I have found the emails I receive very useful, full of hints and tips and also provide me with access to a range of suppliers. Having used one of the trusted partners, I have been extremely pleased with the service. Not only were the quotes they provided very competitive but it was great to speak with someone so friendly who knew what they were talking about.

Roly Hollings
Chestnut Horse Inn
Admiral Taverns

Very Informative

I find the InnFocus emails very informative, I enjoy reading them as well as the trusted partners emails.

Robert Shepherd
The Thistle Street Bar
Greene King

We Are Very Happy

We are very happy with the BII and everything they offer. We have used the HR line numerous times and they have always been very helpful.

Corinne Osborn
Henry’s Bar
Heavitree

Incredibly Useful

I have used your HR helpline and in half an hour I have received all the help I needed with my problem. Incredibly useful.

Paul G. Knott
Thatched House Inn
Greene King

Very Useful

I have recently used your Legal helpline and they gave me great advice. Found them very useful.

Alan Richard Morgan
Assembly Inn
Greene King

Easiest Tool I’ve Ever Used!

Having used the contract builder I can safely say it is the easiest contract tool I’ve ever used!

Michael James Duke

Really Easy Process

I have used your Trusted Partner page to find training for a staff member. Had emailed HIT Training and have since had a phone call and zoom call. Really easy process.

Patricia Seddon
White Horse Hotel
Thwaites

I will be using it again

I have used the BII’s HR helpline which has been really helpful. The BII’s staff contract builder also came in really useful, and I will be using it again in the future.

William Farrell
The Crown & Anchor
Star Pubs

A brilliant resource for members

Being able to create staff contracts using the BII’s staff contract builder has been so easy, a brilliant resource for members.

Luke Sturman
The Swan Hotel
Marston’s

Clear and Helpful

The BII’s legal helpline are exceptional, the advice they give is clear and helpful.

Kazik Szczawinski
The Dandy Lion
Wadworth

Efficient, prompt and helpful

Having access to BII’s HR helpline that is so efficient, prompt and helpful is great.

Steve Jackson
Fox and Pheasant
Robinsons

It was fantastic

We have always been very happy with our service received from the BII, in particular the service we received the PubCo helpline, it was fantastic.

Barry Boardman
Borough Hotel
Stonegate

Answered all my questions

Having used the BII’s HR helpline regarding a staff query, I received some great advice that answered all my questions.

Mollie James
Bull & Bush
Star Pubs

You have a back up!

When I need to find something, I know I can find it with the BII. There is so much information about what’s happening with the trade and its nice to feel that you have a back up!

Gillian Kay Morris
Paletine
Robinsons

Saves me both time and money

Having regularly used the BII’s staff contract builder I have found it really helpful. It saves me both time and money which is fantastic.

Peter Boardman
The Oak Tree Inn
Greene King

The whole process much easier

Before, I didn’t know how to write a business plan, so I used the example the BII provide online. I found it very helpful, it guides you through and makes the whole process much easier.

Angus Paul Levell
Besom Inn
Punch Pubs & Co

I’m going to use it again today!!

The BII’s staff contract builder is very good, in fact, I’m going to use it again today!!

Robin Wheeler
The Five Alls
Admiral Taverns

Easy to access and follow

I have recently used the BII’s staff contract builder on your website, it was easy to access and gave clear instructions making it easy to follow

Paul Julian
The Rifle Volunteer
Stonegate

Tried and tested

Having recently gone into a pub I have made good use of the Trusted Partner page. This has been really helpful when looking for suppliers who I know are tried and tested.

Sebastian Francis Leheup-Jones
The Windmill Inn
Stonegate

Great resource to have

I have been using the BII’s staff contract builder which I have found very easy to use.The BII’s HR helpline has also been a great resource to have, they have been really helpful.

Heivika Kalling
White Hart Inn
Greene King

Everything you need to know

I’ve always used the BII’s staff contract builder. It’s easy to use and it explains everything you need to know.

Andrea Tiddia-Young
Rising Sun Country Pub
Marston’s

Happy with the services BII is provides

I am very happy with all the services that BII is providing and find all the emails and BII News magazines very informative.

John Allen
Gypsy Moth
Stonegate

One of the reasons I keep going

Knowing the BII are always there is great. They are a safety blanket, just to know that there is someone there for me is one of the reasons I keep going.

Unicorn Inn
Lorenzo D.C Carnevale-Maffe
Stonegate

A brilliant tool for licensees

I think the BII’s system is absolutely brilliant, this wouldn’t have been available when I was starting out and it has so much information on it. The website is a brilliant tool for licensees.

Richard Keepings
The Lion & Lamb
Stonegate

Always very informative

I really enjoyed reading the BII News magazine, it is always very informative.

Mark Wenn
The Old Mill
Greene King

Nice to have the reassurance

I used the BII’s HR helpline and got the advice I needed. It was nice to have the reassurance that I was doing the right thing.

Joel Pyke
The Star
Greene King

Great and useful tool

The BII’s HR helpline is a great and useful tool to have. I also use the BII’s staff contract builder for any new staff members which is very good.

Adam Dudley
New Bowling Green
Wells & Co

Quick and easy

I found the BII’s HR helpline really helpful, they were able to answer my questions quickly and easily.

Susan Mitchell
The Spateston Inn
Star Pubs

Gives us some great ideas

The BII emails we receive have given us some great ideas and offer a lot of support, we really look forward to having a read through them.

Louise Price
Bishopston Valley Hotel
Star Pubs

Extremly helpful

I have used a lot of bits from the BII website! I find the BII’s staff contract builder extremly helpful!

Siobhan Beaumont
Winterburn
Daniel Thwaites

Able to help us easily

I have used the BII’s HR helpline to answer some queries I had, they were able to help us easily. I really appreciate the BII’s support.

Costin Marin
The Famous Shoulder
Freehold

They’ve saved me a lot of time and effort

The BII website is very handy to have and has lots of information. I also found the contract builder self explanatory and easy to use, it saved me a lot of time and effort.

Gary Duffy
Golden Boar
Stonegate

Absolutely brilliant

I needed help with a complex employment issue and your trusted partner, Bhayani Law, were absolutely brilliant

Simon Fletcher
Royal Oak Hotel
Star Pubs

All been absolutely brilliant

I have completed some courses through BII Training to top up my knowledge and they have all been absolutely brilliant

Jacqueline Nicolson
The Blue Anchor
Independent

Always a great read

The BII News magazines and emails the BII send are useful and are always a great read.

Ian Lander
Merry Fellow Inn
Stonegate

More than worth the money

My BII membership is more than worth the money I pay for it. The BII’s legal helpline is a great resource to have access to and they are always able to answer my queries.

Mark Bryant
The Swan Revived Hotel
Freehold