FSB says Local Enterprise Partnerships must engage more with small businesses
FSB says Local Enterprise Partnerships must engage more with small businesses
Enterprise Investment Scheme Association launches ‘Diploma’ for financial advisers
The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) today announced the launch of a new self-study ‘Diploma’, aimed at helping financial advisers explain the benefits of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) to clients.
FSB uncovers a growing skills gap as small firms’ confidence hits an all-time high
The latest Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) Small Business Index shows a growing skills shortage in the workplace. Now identified as a significant barrier to growth for small firms, almost one third (29.9%) of those surveyed report skills shortages as hampering growth, with construction and computer services particularly hard hit.
Charity Commission to probe business rate discount
Manchester-based Life Foundation Trust is under investigation over agreements to occupy vacant commercial premises, the commission said.
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Industry associations head for IFB in Liverpool
Several UK meetings industry associations will participate in the 50-day International Festival for Business (IFB) this June and July in the North West, including at a joint industry networking reception at Liverpool’s Liver Building, 1 July, sponsored by the Concerto Group.
New FSB survey confirms the unfair energy market for small businesses
In the first study of its kind since the Big Six energy suppliers pledged more support for small businesses by ending rollover contracts, the FSB has conducted an exclusive survey of over 1,400 of its members to get a clearer picture of small energy for small businesses.
UK business lobby sees brighter economic outlook, boosted by investment
Britain’s top business lobby upgraded its economic growth forecasts for this year and next on Monday and said it expects to see marked improvements in British business investment and productivity.
FSB warns businesses to check candidates’ references
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is contacting its members to warn them about the scale of reference fraud directed at small businesses. The FSB and BBC1’s Fake Britain cooperated on a survey of 1,800 small firms, which found nearly one in five (17%) had discovered candidates with fraudulent references.
Charities need to recognise their worth and start thinking like businesses
Ethan Ohs argues that the sector needs to stop looking at themselves like charities and start to operate with commercial principles. An excellent article, if you would like to read more of Ethan Ohs story please click here.