Explore free resources for small business owners

Whether you’re starting a new business, working for yourself or managing a growing team, we’re here to help you every step of the way. Make more time for running your business with support, advice and guidance from industry experts at your fingertips, covering employment law, finance, marketing and more.

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Visit our hubs

From starting a business and building new skills, to managing your finances and finding new customers, our hubs are home to hand-picked resources and guides.

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Don’t know where to start?

Browse our latest small business articles. We regularly publish new articles, so there’s always something to discover.

FSB Digital Magazines

FSB Digital Magazines

Browse the latest issues of our digital publications, featuring small business news, advice and opinions. Plus, read articles that first appeared in our award-winning business magazine, First Voice.

Browse our library

Browse our library

Looking for something specific? Search our resources by topics such as tax, finance and business insurance and find the information you need in no time.

Listen to business advice on the go

Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the FSB podcast, covering small business news, advice and more.

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 On-demand webinars

On-demand webinars

Missed an event? We’ve made it easy to catch up on a selection of our most popular national webinars and events on-demand from the last twelve months.

Download business guides

Download business guides

Brush up on your business skills, expand your knowledge and make the most of your membership with our free Business Basics guides.

Take advantage of free training

Receive free, tailored 1-to-1 mentoring from Google and other organisation via Google Mentoring in association with FSB - available for UK small businesses and charities.

Save on training for small businesses

FSB members can get 12 months access to over 1,000 CPD certified courses for as little as £80 per person.


Whether you’re working for yourself or managing a team, having the right skills is vital for growing and running a successful business.

With FSB Training, you can access affordable e-learning courses covering workplace health and safety, compliance, finance and more.

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Joining online is quick and easy to do. Start now and we'll be welcoming you as our latest member in just a few minutes.

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Arrange to meet your local membership advisor virtually or face-to-face, or simply give them a call to chat about joining FSB.

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