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Core inflation rise will leave many nervous as small firms urge Bank of England to show moderation
Resource Wed, 21 June 2023

Core inflation rise will leave many nervous as small firms urge Bank of England to show moderation

Policymakers need to give small firms an olive branch to navigate these difficult times by taking steps to keep finance flowing

Regulatory Reform in Northern Ireland
Resource Tue, 01 March 2016

Regulatory Reform in Northern Ireland

Policy Position Paper setting out recommendations for Regulatory Reform to assist SMEs in Northern Ireland. 

Work Based Learning placements at The University of Chester
Resource Wed, 08 November 2023

Work Based Learning placements at The University of Chester

Would you like an extra pair of hands for your business at no extra cost to you? Or someone to bring fresh new ideas to your organisation? Then why not consider offering a 5 week placement to a second year student from the University of Chester.

Exclusive offer: Free Google Career Certificate
Resource Mon, 26 September 2022

Exclusive offer: Free Google Career Certificate

We’ve partnered with Google to help you develop your digital skills. Sign up for your free Google Career Certificate today, worth up to £87,000, exclusively through FSB. 1000 businesses can claim up to 500 licences each.

Extended Service from Co-operative Development Scotland (CDS)
Resource Wed, 03 May 2023

Extended Service from Co-operative Development Scotland (CDS)

Co-operative Development Scotland (CDS) has recently extended the service it offers to support businesses and community groups interested in inclusive business models.

A jump in interest rates will inflict more pain on already hard-pressed businesses in Northern Ireland
Resource Wed, 21 June 2023

A jump in interest rates will inflict more pain on already hard-pressed businesses in Northern Ireland

FSB urges Bank of England to show moderation. Businesses in Northern Ireland face a double whammy of pain – increased interest rates alongside lower rates of government support

East Midlands tech firm wins top UK business award for customer service
Resource Mon, 22 May 2023

East Midlands tech firm wins top UK business award for customer service

An IT company that loves helping SMEs deliver big results using bespoke software solutions has triumphed at the UK Final of the Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) Celebrating Small Business Awards 2023.

November’s rise in GDP shows need for continued focus on small business growth
Resource Fri, 12 January 2024

November’s rise in GDP shows need for continued focus on small business growth

Increased retail trade growth induced by Black Friday led to somewhat higher consumption in November as customers sought sales

Northern Ireland Investment Summit at the core of UK’s global ambition
Resource Tue, 22 August 2023

Northern Ireland Investment Summit at the core of UK’s global ambition

Writing in this month`s 'View From The Chair' in the Newsletter, Alan Lowry, Policy Chair of FSB NI, states that the Northern Ireland Investment Summit being held in Belfast on 12-13th September will help put Northern Ireland right at the heart of the UK’s international economic offering.

Small firms call for end to interest rate rises as inflation stalls
Resource Wed, 20 September 2023

Small firms call for end to interest rate rises as inflation stalls

FSB calls for a halt in base rate hikes as inflation slows to 6.7%, and for Government to announce small business support measures in the Autumn Statement

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