fpb.org - Latest news articles from the FPB http://www.fpb.org Latest news articles from the FPB en-gb info@fpb.org info@fpb.org http://feedvalidator.org/docs/ Iceland boss under fire from FPB over comments criticising new protection for suppliers http://www.fpb.org/news/2298 Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT NEWS2298 FPB calls for default retirement age to stay http://www.fpb.org/news/2297 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT NEWS2297 Latest survey finds deep anger over tax system among small firms http://www.fpb.org/news/2296 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT NEWS2296 Double-dip risk to 'fragile' economy still remains, says FPB Chief Executive http://www.fpb.org/news/2295 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT NEWS2295 Play fair when enforcing music at work laws, says FPB http://www.fpb.org/news/2294 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT NEWS2294 SMEs can utilise the latest free web based technology to analyse and produce monthly management accounts http://www.fpb.org/news/2293 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT NEWS2293 Supermarket watchdog welcome but more is needed to help small shops and suppliers http://www.fpb.org/news/2292 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT NEWS2292 Small businesses given breathing space over pension reform but fear sting in the tail http://www.fpb.org/news/2291 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT NEWS2291 Employee absenteeism because of bad weather could cost £230 million The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is warning that the cost of a single day of employee absenteeism because of the freezing winter conditions could be at least £230 million.

 

]]> http://www.fpb.org/news/2290 Tue, 5 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT NEWS2290 Forum of Private Business New Year Message 2010 In a timely article, FPB Chief Executive Phil Orford gives his views on what 2010 holds for small businesses - and what needs to be done to help small firms survive and grow.

]]> http://www.fpb.org/news/2289 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT NEWS2289 The Forum of Private Business and Accept Cards Ltd help businesses make the most of Christmas trade http://www.fpb.org/news/2288 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT NEWS2288 Research finds small firms value their employees – but doubt the skills of their local workforce http://www.fpb.org/news/2287 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT NEWS2287 Disheartened entrepreneurs turn to politics ahead of the general election http://www.fpb.org/news/2286 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT NEWS2286 Alan Sugar writes exclusively on 'moaners' controversy for small business group http://www.fpb.org/news/2285 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT NEWS2285 FPB responds to Payment Council decision to phase out cheques http://www.fpb.org/news/2284 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT NEWS2284 Don't let nostalgia cloud thinking on the cheque book, says FPB But small business-friendly, alternative payment system needs to be put in place.

]]> http://www.fpb.org/news/2283 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT NEWS2283 Make sure you're covered if staff are watching TV at work this Christmas, say TV Licensing and the FPB http://www.fpb.org/news/2282 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT NEWS2282 Darling's employment tax will hit small firms hard, says FPB http://www.fpb.org/news/2281 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT NEWS2281 No pain but few pleasures for small firms in lacklustre PBR, says FPB

The FPB has reacted to today's Pre-Budget Report, describing it as 'uninspiring' for small firms.

]]> http://www.fpb.org/news/2280 Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT NEWS2280 Call to boost employment and skills training in Pre-Budget Report As the Government prepares to outline its enterprise policies in the Pre-Budget Report (PBR), the FPB is calling for a timely boost to employment and skills training for small firms.

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