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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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Banks must embrace regional lending intermediary service for viable firms, says FPB
20 October 2009

FoI requests reveal saints and sinners of prompt payment among Scottish councils
19 October 2009

State aid rules must not force banks to abandon small businesses, says FPB
9 October 2009

Employment tax break for new start-ups given a cautious welcome by business group
5 October 2009

Many manufacturing SMEs already seeing growth – but lack of credit remains major issue
2 October 2009

Some small businesses in the North East seeing growth – but many worried about accessing finance
2 October 2009

Small businesses in the East of England hope to create jobs but worry about credit
1 October 2009

Many London firms believe economy will recover soon but worry about lack of lending
1 October 2009

South West firms believe economy will recover but worry about lack of finance
1 October 2009

Scottish firms believe economy will recover but call for more competition and choice among big lenders
1 October 2009

Small businesses fear rates revaluation could hit them hard
30 September 2009

Upbeat message from Welsh small firms but almost 80% report lending deterioration in 2009
30 September 2009

Small firms in the South East see green shoots of recovery – but three quarters report worse lending conditions
30 September 2009

Some recession-hit firms in the Midlands already seeing an upturn - but lending conditions tough, finds FPB
29 September 2009

North West small firms believe business can grow - but need better treatment from banks, finds FPB
29 September 2009

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