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Small business bulletin for Greater Manchester
Local small business news from Rob Downes, your FSB Development Manager. Updates cover Greater Manchester, Manchester, Stockport, Trafford, Tameside, Salford, Wigan, Media City, Bolton, Rochdale, Oldham.
Small business bulletin for Lancashire and Cumbria
Local small business news the North West of England. Updates cover Lancashire, Cumbria, Blackpool, Blackburn, Preston, Carlise, Cumberland, Lake District, Westmorland and Furness.
Small business bulletin for Merseyside and Cheshire
Local small business news from Phil McCabe, your FSB Development Manager. Updates cover Liverpool City Region, Cheshire & Warrington, Liverpool, Merseyside, Cheshire, Sefton, Knowsley, Halton, Wirral, St Helens, Chester, Crewe, Southport, Warrington, Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester.
Easing tax burden should be a priority of next government, says FSB
Record numbers of North West small firms cite tax as a major growth barrier – comment from FSB Merseyside and Cheshire
Lancashire small business support for June
Lancashire businesses are you wondering what is available to you and your business in June? This is the article for you. Get reading and adding dates to your diary.
Cumbria small business support for June
Cumbria businesses are you wondering what is available to you and your business in June? This is the article for you. Get reading and adding dates to your diary.
Women in Business, Lancashire & Cumbria - reflecting & taking action
We have heard incredible stories and accomplishments from our female guest speakers, who have created thought-provoking reflections and take-away actions.
Widnes CIC wins community business of the year at FSB’s 50th anniversary awards
Nightstop Communities Northwest CIC scoops top award in grand final for emergency accommodation and mental health support.
Business group congratulates Andy Burnham on third term of office
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has congratulated Andy Burnham on winning a third term of office to take the metro mayorship for Greater Manchester for four more years.