Cycles Business Library - The Independent
The independent was a quarterly newsletter sent to the members of the National Association of Cycle Traders (ACT).
In this archive you can read all of the previous issues from January 2009 all the way back to May 2006.
The Independent was packed with news, views and features to keep cycle businesses in the know and up to speed. ActSmart members Silver and above received The Independent as a standard part of their subscription.
30 September 2009
- Are the cycle paths really paved with gold?
- Cytech Retail Directory
- Cytech courses and prices
- Campaigning & Advocacy update
- Legal update
30 January 2009
- November sales mixed bag for cycle shops
- New Cytech courses and prices
- Platinum membership launches
- Innovative online retail learning package
- Also published on page 52 of the January issue of BikeBiz
30 December 2008
- Cycling begins to feel the crunch
- Halfords launches its own Republic
- Free tax protection for members
- Take control of your finances
- Your voice in Westminster
- Also published on p40 of the December issue of BikeBiz magazine
30 November 2008
- Cycle sales surge despite economy
- CEN standards update
- Fetch - Developing precious custom
- Looking for staff
- Cost cutting tips
- Campaign on retail crime
- Also published on p36 of the November issue of BikeBiz magazine
30 October 2008
- Trial of new one page bulletin format
- The profit crunch
- Cytech news
- On the campaign trail
30 July 2008
- View using online reader or standard PDF below
- Publication of 2008 Workshop Survey Results
- Jay Townley on 5 ways to grow your business
- ATG launch training in Wales
- Mark Brown on the challenges of rising staff costs
30 April 2008
- View using our online reader here - or download standard copy below
- Launch of The Cycling Experts promotional campaign
- How to create a unique promotional shop listing
- New Services - utilities and healthcare
- Jay Townley article on iceBike
- View from the counter interview with J P Saville
- View using our online reader here - or download standard copy below
30 November 2007
- Lead article on the expansion of ActSmart and reduced subscriptions
- The first top ten Cytech accredited retailers
- Overview of the new "Cycling Experts" campaign
- View From The Counter interview with Gary Bird from East Street Cycles
- Download a standard copy below or try our new "online reader" here
30 March 2007
- Market Report and key retailer performance figures
- View From The Counter interview with Chris Feltham from Cycle World
- New Cycleguard package
- Dealing with staff sickness
30 November 2006
- Executive Report 2006
- View From The Counter interview with Paul Corcoran from Pennine Cycles
- Overview of new age discrimination laws
30 August 2006
- Announcement of new Cytech promotional strategy
- Launch of new Cytech Retail qualifications
- Impact of Cycling Town on cycle retailer
- View From The Counter interview with Steve Baskerville from Real Cycles
30 May 2006
- Launch of Stop at Red campaign
- Top Health & Safety Myths uncovered
- Refunding deposits and part-payments
- View From The Counter interview with Martin Richardson from South Downs Bikes
