Responding to new figures from the BBC Data Unit showing that £1 billion in empty premises business rates relief is applied in England and Wales each year, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry said: “Local authorities are …
Rise in empty shops shows need for business rates reform, say small firms Read more »
Responding to this afternoon’s launch of the Treasury’s off-payroll review, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry said: “This important review presents an opportunity to reassess our flawed off-payroll legislation. “We’ve already heard big corporations say they’ll …
Review of contractor rules must pave way for IR35 delay, say small firms Read more »
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 …
Small firms launch ‘Back to Business’ manifesto as polling day looms Read more »
Do you attend networking events? As a small business, networking not only gives you the opportunity to introduce your business to others, but more importantly it helps you to build trusted long term business relationships. Sayers Solutions has met business …
Sayers Solutions will be delivering her 4 part plan to groups of small business owners and marketing managers over a variety of sessions. These Marketing Masterclasses will enable you to create and work on your marketing plan during November and …
Save, save, save … when writing content – whether it be an event description or a monthly email campaign – make sure, when you whip down the laptop lid and rush off to an exciting and interesting seminar during Huddersfield …
· 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 …
Chancellor’s Living Wage pledge will be a challenge for small employers Read more »
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 …