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Forum urges councils to use LABGI funding to boost small business hardship relief

16 March 2010

The Forum of Private Business is urging local councils to use the £50 million awarded by the Government's Local Authority Business Growth Incentives (LABGI) scheme to provide additional hardship relief for small firms. More

Help with major business issues offered at free Manchester event

16 March 2010

Business owners in the North West can take advantage of free expert advice on offer at a major event tomorrow (Wednesday). More

Forum of Private Business announces key changes providing tailored support for small firms

12 March 2010

The business landscape is changing. With economic conditions still extremely challenging, research from the Forum of Private Business shows that 66% of businesses want external support – including someone to talk to for advice and information. More

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Music in your workplace? You may be liable to pay for it!
9 March 2009

Small businesses outraged at plans to tax their own car parking spaces
6 March 2009

New figures show small business are depositing less into banks
5 March 2009

Many small businesses will fail to qualify for Scotland’s rate relief scheme, warns business lobby group
5 March 2009

Small businesses call for dedicated utilities watchdog
3 March 2009

Government 'cap' on guarantees restricting bank lending to small firms, says business lobby group
24 February 2009

Business lobby group names and shames drinks companies for squeezing suppliers
23 February 2009

The death of the cheque: celebrations for 350th anniversary marred by plans to kill off cheque payments
17 February 2009

Small businesses in the South West need protection as recession begins to bite
11 February 2009

Business lobby group welcomes new £3 billion fund to boost lending to small businesses
5 February 2009

Early indications suggest banks are still not lending to small businesses
30 January 2009