FSB Weekly Brief Newsletter – Friday 19 April 2024
All of this week's most important small business news.
Small firms left scratching their heads over upcoming import rules
The Government has bypassed formal channels and left small firms out of the conversation, leaving them unsure as to who they can trust.
Local Business News from your Development Manager 19 April 2024 | Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight
A round up of recent business news for Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight
Bristol businesses invited to attend 'Women in Business Charter' update meeting
City group aims to help businesses create a gender-balanced workforce
The best networking in West Yorkshire
In West Yorkshire we were slow to get back to face to face networking after the pandemic. We had our weekly online networking going really well (usually 25 people turn up each week) so we weren’t in a rush to do physical events.
FSB partners with Thurrock Council to support local small businesses
Small businesses in Thurrock are set to benefit from a support boost, as they continue to battle the economic headwinds of 2024.
Welsh Government Future Proofing Fund (Retail, Hospitality & Leisure sectors)
Hundreds of small businesses in Wales will soon be able to apply for Welsh Government funding designed to help them to reduce their running costs.
Devon & Somerset Local Skills Improvement Plan - Phase 2
Devon/Somerset Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) Phase 2 Employer Survey now open - your feedback needed!
Work Experience Placement Opportunities – North Wales
Are you able to offer work experience placements in your business?
Inflation fall eases off the heat for small firms
Further fall in annual inflation is good news for small firms' future expansion plans, although the wider economic situation is still unsettled