FSB writes open letter to Prime Minister Gordon Brown in The Sun!
The credit crunch has provoked the FSB National Chairman John Wright to write an open letter to Prime Minister Gordon Brown which was published today, 21st October 2008, in The Sun newspaper.
John Wright calls on the government to "take immediate and decisive action....to ensure the 4.7 million small firms, and the 13.5 million people who work in them, are both allowed to thrive."
The FSB is leading a campaign through the popular newspapers to ensure that all political parties supports Britain's small businesses.
To see the Chairman's letter to the Prime Minister here
LEGISLATION CHANGES EFFECTIVE FROM 1st OCTOBER 2008
- National Minimum Wage Increases - Rises to £5.73 an hour for adults of 22 and above;
- Health, Safety and Premises - Employers' Liability Compulsory Insurance changes;
- Environment & Efficiency - Changes to the Chemcals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002;
- Finance & Grants - Private companies - reductions of share capital;
- Taxes, Returns and Payrolls - changes to company rules;
- Exploit Your Ideas - trade marks and trade marks applications;
- Sales & Marketing - Consumer protection against doorstep selling;
- International Trade - A new three-tiered system of trade controls;
- Your Type Of Business - various changes.
For more details.
Meeting to form a new East Lindsey Branch Committee
Wednesday 29th October, from 7pm to 9pm, at the Bull Hotel, Horncastle, LN9 5HU.
All FSB East Lindsey Branch Members are very welcome.
What Branch events would you like to see in East Lindsey? To
enter survey.
JOIN US FOR DINNER AT THE PETWOOD HOTEL!
Come along and join us on Friday 24th October 2008 for our Annual General Meeting and Dinner which is to be held at this year at The Petwood Hotel in Woodhall Spa.
For more details and booking form
For details of the Venue and our Guest Speaker Captain William Wells.
Nominations For Branch and Regional Committees
If you would like to join your Branch or Regional Committee please contact the
Regional Office Tel 01522 688070 for your Nomination Form.
For details of the
Lincolnshire AGM and the Branch AGMs
Top Tips to Winning Business with the Public Sector.
Selling To The Public Sector seminars.
Learn the secrets of doing business with the public sector:-
Tuesday 7th October 2008, Gainsborough;
Monday 13th October, Market Deeping:
Wednesday 15th October 2008, Lincoln;
Monday 20th October 2008, Louth;
Wednesday 22nd October 2008, Sleaford
For
details, or to book.
Are the Humber Bridge Tolls bad for business?
Please see results of our
Survey here
Want help in finding the right person for the right job without financial risk to your business?
With a Local Employment Partnership (LEP) there are no complications, no bill to pay, no risk and plenty of support.
For
further details.
For details of the campaign and how you can help.
EAST MIDLANDS REGIONAL BUSINESS CRIME FORUM
Download "
The Essential Handbook" for East Midlands Businesses.
FSB LINCOLNSHIRE ARE "GOING FOR GROWTH"
IN THE EAST MIDLANDS
The FSB Lincolnshire Region have joined with our colleagues in the FSB Notts/Derby and Leics/Northants/Rutland Region to produce a document designed to influence local authorities and elected councillors in the East Midlands. To download a copy or, if you wish to request a copy, send an email,or ring the Regional Office Tel: 01522 688070.
Been refused a business loan and can't get finance?
Enterprise Loans East Midlands has just launched a new package of loans for both existing entrepreneurs and people starting up a business.
Click Here for further details.
£60m grants available for rural businesses in East Midlands!
To find out more about this RDPE Funding.
Have you recently received a "threatening" phone call about needing a license to play music in your business?
For more information and advice on the Performing Rights Society (PRS) and the Music Copyright Protection Society (MCPS).
Have your say about the
future of Lincolnshire.