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
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
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
Small business expert from the US explains how attitudes towards failure differ in the UK and the US in newly-released podcast from FSB
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
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
Tax-raising budget has some crumbs of comfort
FSB NI responds to the Chancellor's Budget statement.
Employment allowance rise welcome from Chancellor in tax-raising Budget
The Federation of Small Businesses responds to the Chancellor’s Budget statement.
Budget support for small businesses crucial for jobs, growth and communities
Decisive action from the Chancellor to support small firms when it comes to business rates would be welcome, releasing money for jobs and investment rather than taking it away in what is essentially an analogue tax in a digital age.
Stakes could not be higher for Chancellor’s first budget
After weeks of speculation and the flying of kites as to what might or might not be included, the Budget is now only a day away and the stakes could not be higher.