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Over a third of small exporters seek international opportunities, new research shows
Article Mon, 02 December 2024

Over a third of small exporters seek international opportunities, new research shows

FSB publishes report on ways to enhance government support for ambitious and aspiring small exporters.

FSB Scotland tells Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry of extreme pandemic challenges
Article Mon, 02 December 2024

FSB Scotland tells Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry of extreme pandemic challenges

Lack of business data and “slow and inaccurate” communication of rules exacerbated problems

REVEALED: Pothole-plagued roads leave small businesses counting the cost of vehicle damage
Article Fri, 29 November 2024

REVEALED: Pothole-plagued roads leave small businesses counting the cost of vehicle damage

New research by FSB shows almost half of small firms have been negatively impacted by potholes, including damaged to work vehicles, missed meetings and road accidents.

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

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