In addition to our campaigns and lobbying work, the Forum offers an exceptional one-stop-shop business support service, providing access to the tools and expertise you need to your business forward.
Members of the Forum have access to a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
Finance
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A financial helpline, for help in reducing your business costs, debt recovery, tax returns and late payment
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Access to alternative sources of finance
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Debt recovery, including debt collection and debtor tracing services
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Online tools to help you manage your financial records
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A practical and easy-to-understand guide to effective credit control, including templates of key documents and letters
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Discounted credit reports and free business monitoring.
Business development
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Access to expert marketing support, advice and guidance
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PR support from our Public Affairs team to help raise the profile of your business
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Cost-effective opportunities to advertise your products and services to fellow members
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Preferential access to language services to support international trade activities.
Cost-saving
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Exclusive offers on business services including broadband and telecoms, utilities, merchant services and fuel cards
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Free membership of a buying group, plus a purchasing audit.
Training and development
General support
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Guidance and support on any business issue via our helpline, with unrestricted access to an in-house team of expert business advisers
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Practical guides to employment and health & safety, to help you navigate complex legislation
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News, information, insights and practical advice, aimed specifically at smaller businesses, delivered via our website and eNewsletters
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Features, tips, inspirational member profiles, updates on our activities and more via Business Insight, our quarterly member magazine.
For the full list of member benefits, please visit www.fpb.org/benefits
To become a Forum member, call us on 0845 130 1722 or visit www.fpb.org/join.asp