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FSB Cheers Change To Small Biz Procurement Processes Syndicate content

Small businesses in the UK may soon find it somewhat easier to secure government contracts.  The government's said it'll amend the way businesses compete for public sector deals, and the Federation of Small Businesses has announced its approval of the change.

Small Business Owners Unhappy With UK VAT Rise Syndicate content

When trying to get elected, politicians generally either promise lower taxes or avoid the subject.  The average person just won't support tax hikes.  And now that the UK government's increased the VAT (value added tax) from 17.5 percent to 20.0 percent, the majority of small business owners say the change will have a negative effect on their companies.

FSB Tallies Cost Of Crime To Small Businesses Syndicate content

It's time again for small businesses in the UK to consider the cost and aesthetics of two-inch glass and a collection of security cameras.  New stats show that small businesses that were hit by crime in the last year lost an average of

Small Businesses Request Help Going Green Syndicate content

There are now more ways than ever for small businesses to save energy and go green.  Unfortunately, many of them are rather expensive.  As a result, the Federation of Small Businesses is asking the UK's government to provide incentives and make loans more accessible.

Record Boom In Small Businesses Predicted Syndicate content

A whole lot more small businesses should be springing up this year all over the UK, according to a new report from the Federation of Small Businesses.  In fact, the FSB has forecast that a record 300,000 people will forego the working-for-someone-else routine and establish their own company this year.

FSB Reports Gloomy Outlook For Third Quarter Syndicate content

While it's possible - and desirable - that another report will contradict this one in the next couple of days, the Federation of Small Businesses has found that confidence levels among small business owners are rather low.  Indeed, it seems most small business owners in the UK don't have anything resembling high hopes for the third quarter of this year.

Small Biz Groups Welcome New UK Government Syndicate content

The manner in which the UK election mess is resolving itself has earned the preliminary approval of two small business organizations.  The Federation of Small Businesses and Forum of Private Business have both greeted and congratulated the new coalition government.

FSB Finds Businesses No Longer Approaching Banks Syndicate content

New stats from the Federation of Small Businesses indicate that small businesses either still haven't made peace with banks, or - and this is a much more positive possibility - they've figured out how to get along without new loans.  Either way, small businesses just aren't applying for many loans.

UK Politicians To Speak At FSB Conference Syndicate content

It shouldn't be long before we have answers (or at least, statements from politicians) regarding small businesses and the economic situation in the UK.  First Minister Alex Salmond, Business Secretary Lord Mandelson, and Shadow Chancellor George Osborne will speak at the Federation of Small Businesses' Aberdeen Conference this Friday.

FSB Calls For Better Broadband Service Syndicate content

One week ago, the BBC published the results of a survey showing that 79 percent of adults worldwide view Internet access as a fundamental right (the figure was 75 percent in the UK).  This may give the Federation of Small Businesses a strong leg to stand on as it pushes for better broadband service for small firms.
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