The Self Employment Dream
I heard something hilarious at a networking event recently …. “I’ve always dreamed of being self-employed” …. If this is you … please let me burst that bubble and let you know, it really isn’t all its cracked up to …
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Sayers Solutions is no longer available to help!
Over the years, when chatting with businesses at networking events or in follow up calls, we have been saying “We are here to help” but we are no longer available to help. We are constantly reviewing what we do, how …
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400,000 small firms threatened by late payment as costs surge, new study finds
Small Business Index (SBI) shows a third of small firms impacted by poor payment practices in recent months Bulk of exporters report flat or falling international sales as full import checks take effect Cost pressures hit seven-year high as Federation …
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Where do you want your business to be in the future?
What do you want it to look like? If you shut your eyes and release yourself from limitations and obstacles, what would your business, or perhaps your life, look like? Write this down Sign up for my emails on how …
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Marketing Isn’t Just About Putting Posts On Social Media
Are you struggling to put together an effective marketing plan for your business? In need of some guidance and support? All businesses need a well thought out and actionable marketing plan, however marketing doesn’t start and end with Social Media …
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New support measures should help alleviate pressures, say small firms
Responding to the announcement of fresh government support measures for small firms, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry said: “These positive measures will help alleviate the intense pressures that small firms are currently under, and hopefully arrest a significant …
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Economic support measures which should be considered alongside Covid restrictions
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has today released a ten-point plan of options for economic support that Ministers should urgently consider as current Covid restrictions take their toll, and amid speculation about further measures. The list includes necessary steps …
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0.25% rate set to pressure indebted small firms amid inflation hopes
Responding to the news that the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has raised the base rate to 0.25%, Federation of Small Businesses National Chair (FSB) Mike Cherry, said: “This move will increase pressure on small firms with debt – four in ten of …
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Response to the Chancellor’s statement
Responding to the statement issued by the Chancellor, Mike Cherry, National Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), said: “We have had a series of meetings in the last few days with Ministers and officials to argue for further support. Decisions …
Small firms warn of “nightmare before Christmas” as input costs surge 14%
Responding to new Office for National Statistics figures which show 14.3% growth in the headline rate of input prices in the year to November, and a 5.1% rise in the consumer prices index over the same period, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike …
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