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Protect SME training funds and financial incentives for apprentices, say small firms
Article Thu, 28 November 2024

Protect SME training funds and financial incentives for apprentices, say small firms

FSB responds to latest Government apprenticeship starts figures

FSB responds to Get Britain Working White Paper
Article Tue, 26 November 2024

FSB responds to Get Britain Working White Paper

Increasing employment is ultimately the most sure-fire way to drive up living standards and economic growth.

Ministers must look again at key employment proposals after sharp wake-up call from Government’s own watchdog, say small firms
Article Mon, 25 November 2024

Ministers must look again at key employment proposals after sharp wake-up call from Government’s own watchdog, say small firms

The Regulatory Policy Committee's report into the likely impacts of the Employment Rights Bill raises numerous red flags about the potential costs to small firms

NI Businesses need support from Westminster and Stormont to remove barriers to growth
Article Mon, 25 November 2024

NI Businesses need support from Westminster and Stormont to remove barriers to growth

Governments in Westminster and at Stormont will need to strain every sinew to find ways to support businesses

Fintech is revolutionising the small business sector, says Karen Mills, former Barack Obama Cabinet member
Article Thu, 21 November 2024

Fintech is revolutionising the small business sector, says Karen Mills, former Barack Obama Cabinet member

Economic expert from the US shares insights on how fintech can be a "game-changer" for small businesses in newly-released podcast

UK entrepreneurs should learn how to ‘fail well’ like their US counterparts, says Karen Mills, former Barack Obama Cabinet member
Article Thu, 21 November 2024

UK entrepreneurs should learn how to ‘fail well’ like their US counterparts, says Karen Mills, former Barack Obama Cabinet member

Small business expert from the US explains how attitudes towards failure differ in the UK and the US in newly-released podcast from FSB

FSB Scotland calls for a Budget to protect jobs
Article Thu, 21 November 2024

FSB Scotland calls for a Budget to protect jobs

Extending rates relief vital for Scotland's smaller employers

The road not taken – where will budget 2024 lead us?
Article Wed, 20 November 2024

The road not taken – where will budget 2024 lead us?

Alan Lowry, FSB`s NI Policy Chair, calls on the NI Executive to pass on support for the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors following recent budget

FSB Scotland: More work needed to understand impact of single-use cup legislation on small businesses
Article Mon, 18 November 2024

FSB Scotland: More work needed to understand impact of single-use cup legislation on small businesses

Small firms hope base rate cut will lead to better environment to fuel growth
Article Thu, 07 November 2024

Small firms hope base rate cut will lead to better environment to fuel growth

Base rate cut must swiftly be passed on to small business borrowers to help them get the funding they need to grow

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