Fighting the Downturn

The FSB is working hard to ensure small businesses can survive and grow out of the economic downturn. Click on the boxes below to find out about our current lobbying victories so far, the benefits available to our small business members and action we are taking on employment and bank finance.

> Government and business support

The Government has announced various measures over the last year – below are links to schemes and information providing support for small businesses

Trade Credit Insurance - Assess your eligibility for the trade credit insurance top-up scheme announced in the 2009 Budget	HMRC Business Payment Support Service -Discuss issues with paying tax, National Insurance, VAT or other payments owed to HM Revenue & Customs
Enterprise Finance Guarantee - Find out about Government backed loans for small businesses	'Solutions for business' - Download the latest Government document on support available for small firms
No-Nonsense Guides for Business - Download Business Link's No-Nonsense Guides on finance, funding and starting a business	Good Small Business Guide - The FSB is endorsing the Good Small Business Guide 2010 which gives practical advice on how to go it alone or expand your business.
Download information on Energy-Efficiency Loans from the Carbon Trust	The Government has increased the thresholds for small business rate relief which could mean your business is now eligible for a cheaper bill

Whatever your business, the FSB will work for you.

> Government and business support