Austens Ltd becomes Corporate Member of the BII

09-May-2003

Austens Ltd, the specialist licensed trade accountants and stocktakers, have joined the ever popular corporate membership scheme of The British Institute of

Innkeeping (BII). More than 10 organisations have signed up to support the BII during the last six months. The scheme provides an ideal way to endorse the work of the BII, as well as receiving a number of benefits in return.

As a corporate member, Austens will receive five complimentary memberships to the BII, a regular advertisement in the BII’s members’ magazine, biiBUSINESS, and a full insert run in one issue of the magazine. They will also have ownership of a Corporate Member logo for use on their literature, and an entry on the corporate website: www.bii.org.

Stephen Savill, Director of Development at Austens said: "Our company seeks to offer the best financial advice to licensees. We currnetly offer the free financial helpline to BII members and we believe that by working alongside the BII as Corporate Members, we can build upon our existing relationship, and provide licensees with the expertise and knowledge they need to operate an efficient and profitable business."

For more details on the service that Austens Ltd provides, contact Sandy Page at Austens on 08457 419909 and quote "BII".

Notes to Editors

The BII is the professional body for the licensed trade. It has around 15,500 members and last year BIIAB processed over 80,000 qualifications. Its mission is to promote high standards of professionalism throughout the licensed retail sector; to encourage new entrants into the industry, and to help them develop their long term careers. To provide all our members with high quality information, skills and qualifications to help them succeed in their business activities.

Ref: ES/BII/PR0685

EMail: erica@bii.org

Contact: Erica Snedker, Communications Executive on 01276 417805 or Caroline Nodder, Corporate Communications Manager on 01276 417838/ 07855 841216.