New research from the Federation of Small Businesses has revealed the scale of problems that firms are facing when it comes to using online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay and Facebook. After the busy festive period, small firms are reliant …
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In the seasonal greeting received from the National Chairman of the FSB, Mike Cherry advised – “The success FSB has had in 2019 is the result of the commitment and passion of its members and staff. Together, our achievements have …
UK’s largest business group outlines recommendations for next government as new analysis reveals role of small firms in communities Calls for business rates reform, support with ‘jobs tax’ and end to late payment crisis; stresses need for infrastructure investment and …
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· FSB calls for support to offset extra wage costs · Stresses need for caution in dropping age for National Living Wage eligibility · But funding for broadband upgrade is welcome, as new FSB research reveals the gap in coverage …
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Last year as part of my role with the FSB, I helped to organise a business networking event with a difference. Yes businesses were invited to meet other businesses as usual, however the difference was, instead of paying a fee …
HMRC has today announced a one-year delay to implementation of the Value Added Tax (VAT) reverse charge until 1 October 2020 after “industry representatives…raised concerns” about the move. Originally set to take effect in less than a month’s time, the …
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling on the Government to tackle crime against small businesses as a priority and help to plug the billions that are being lost in the economy every year as a result. Hiring new …
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Responding to the announcement that the Government is set to launch a £100 million no-deal Brexit awareness campaign, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Policy & Advocacy Chairman Martin McTague, said: “If the Government is serious about ensuring small firms are …
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Following the announcement that Boris Johnson MP is to become the next UK Prime Minister, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling on the new government to resolve the Brexit impasse, thereby allowing policymakers to focus on three key …
Many businesses find themselves quiet in December, people are slowing down waiting for the Christmas break, while others might be diverting their attentions to their self assessment … so it is a great time to have a catch up with …