RETAILERS can learn more about negotiating their rates thanks to a seminar set up by the Marlow Chamber of Trade.

The talk on commercial property rates was one of the ideas that came out of the chamber's recent meeting with traders, which sought to boost business in the town amid the credit crisis.

Chamber member Jo Braybrooke said: “ It's so they can get some good advice about sorting out their rates and getting the best deal.

“It's a chance to ask questions from an expert and after what we discussed at our meeting, we thought it would benefit everyone.”

The seminar by Graham Birch of Bolton Birch independent rating surveyors will take place on March 9 at The Pugin Rooms, St. Peters Street, Marlow at 6pm.