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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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Small businesses divided over environmental measures, according to FPB survey ahead of climate change meeting
27 November 2009

Practical workshop announced to help businesses with employment law
26 November 2009

Give small firms as well as consumers protection from unfair bank charges, says FPB
25 November 2009

Global Entrepreneurship Week must be catalyst for creating culture of opportunity, says FPB
20 November 2009

FPB proposes a tax environment that supports small businesses
19 November 2009

Freeze new small business laws until election to allow for review of red tape, says FPB
16 November 2009

Research finds mixed results on payment for council suppliers in the North West
13 November 2009

Call for action on ‘phoenix’ companies leaving small businesses unpaid after becoming insolvent
12 November 2009

Research finds Northern Ireland’s councils are worst payers in Britain for suppliers
11 November 2009

Small firms shown how to sweeten relations with bank managers in the wake of Alan Sugar controversy
10 November 2009

FPB research reveals ‘postcode lottery’ for council suppliers in Wales
6 November 2009