At the FSB, we work hard lobbying the Government to protect and promote the interests of small businesses, to ensure that the voices of the 4.8 million small firms are heard and listened to.

Over the years, the FSB has risen to the challenges of contracting markets, problems accessing finance and late payments. 

If you have a particular policy issue that affects your business and have a story or quote for us, or if you would like to be involved in our local campaigning please contact Gioia Grobler

Some useful facts and figures about small businesses

• There are 4.8 million businesses in the UK
• More than 99% of small firms employ fewer than 49 people
• 59% of the workforce (13.7 million) is in the SME sector
• More than 500,000 people start their own business each year
• 3 million businesses are sole proprietors

Policy Handbook 2011

Representing the FSB on a local level to politicians and the media is a responsible job, and to make the task easier we have produced this Policy Handbook that can be used as a reference tool.

This handbook contains a section on how FSB UK-wide policy is made and includes a number of short briefings on current issues that are relevant to small businesses across the UK.

Download.

How to Campaign

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Policy and Public Affairs Achievements in 2010: Building the foundation for 2011

This annual publication illustrates how the FSB Policy, Press and Public Affairs teams, together with regional staff, work successfully across the UK to keep small businesses on local, regional and national government agendas.

UK Policy

Keep in touch with national FSB policy by 

• Visiting our national policy pages
• Visiting our pressroom to read the latest press releases
• Reading Weekly Brief: subscribe to 'Weekly Brief' by sending a blank email to weeklybrief@fsb.org.uk and type SUBSCRIBE in the subject line.

European Policy

As the UK's leading business organisation, the FSB is also the leading small business voice at the heart of the European Union - ensuring Britain's entrepreneurs are heard through our dedicated office in Brussels.

Visit the European page to download 'Finding Your Way', the FSB EU newsletter.