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- Lights go out for energywatch
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is decrying the demise of energywatch as the regulator shuts down this week. - Regulation volumes too high, FSB warns
Dozens of new business regulations to be implemented this week will add to the unnecessary hours employers already spend dealing with government red tape, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), has warned. - FSB calls time on beer ties
Britain?s leading small business organisation is calling time on the beer tie imposed by pub companies (pubcos) on landlords. - FSB: Stop driving small businesses out of town centres
Local authorities must reconsider their parking policies if they are to preserve their high streets, the Federation of Small Businesses, FSB, will tell the Liberal Democrat party conference on Monday as it launches its first mini manifesto of the Keep Trade Local Campaign. - Prime Minister urged to adopt key small business measures
The Federation of Small Businesses, (FSB), today delivered a letter to Downing Street calling on the Prime Minister to introduce two measures as part of its economic revival package. - Spotlight on small business at party conference
Thousands of politicians and delegates from the three main political parties will be implored to Keep Trade Local by the Federation of Small Businesses, (FSB), as the party conference season kicks off next week. - Happiest employees work for small businesses
Employees in small businesses are the most satisfied at work, new statistics have revealed. - FSB launches Keep Trade Local tour
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is launching its UK wide Keep Trade Local photography tour next week to raise awareness about the need to safeguard the future of small independent shops and the communities they sustain. - FSB urges government to reduce red tape on training
Small businesses could face the heavy hand of regulation by the government if they are forced to undertake formal meetings with employees who request time off to train, the Federation of Small Businesses has warned. - FSB hails youngest member?s GCSE success
The Federation of Small Businesses? (FSB) youngest member will today find out his GCSE results and has predicted that new Diplomas which come into force in September will get more people thinking about their future career whether it be running their own business or entering the workplace. - FSB calls for equal marks for diplomas and A Levels
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has today congratulated students on another year of excellent A Level and AS Level results but is calling for new diplomas to be given equal value when they are introduced in the next academic year. - FSB calls for more support on public sector contracts
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is today calling on an influential review to implement proposals to ensure small businesses win at least 30 per cent of all public sector contracts. - FSB calls for more support for apprenticeships so employers can say ?You?re Hired?
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling for greater awareness and access to financial support for smaller firms taking on apprentices. - FSB calls for action over rising energy and fuel costs
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has expressed deep concern regarding the profits being recorded by providers such as Centrica, Shell and BP while at the same time lamenting the impact of increases in the price of energy and fuel on its members. - Small businesses back restaurant tipping legislation
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) warmly welcomes the Governments announcement that restaurants and bars will no longer be able to pay below the minimum wage and make up the difference using employees tips. - FSB welcomes energy report and calls for fairer pricing for small business owners
The Federation of Small Businesses has welcomed a report by MPs into the consequences of rising energy bills. - FSB and ASC Finance for Business release five top tips to beat the credit crunch
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has joined forces with ASC Finance for Business to help small businesses beat the credit crunch. - FSB accuses big firms of abusing small businesses trust
Large companies are exploiting small businesses by delaying invoice payments and imposing new terms and settlement fees on owners, the FSB can reveal. - Demise of energy champion leaves businesses with nowhere to turn
The FSB is warning that the demise of energywatch in October this year will leave small businesses with nowhere to turn for help and advice with energy contracts - FSB launches plan for local business survival
In a bid to save small businesses from being driven out of the UKs high streets, the Federation of Small Businesses is urging the government to support its Keep Trade Local Campaign.