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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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Upbeat small firms believe business can grow – but many fear a lack of lending will hold them back, finds FPB
24 September 2009

Poor payment tops list of business owners’ concerns in latest Economic Downturn Panel survey
18 September 2009

Help at hand for small firms struggling with employment law
16 September 2009

Business group finds steep cost of lending is leaving viable businesses in the cold
11 September 2009

Energy watchdog must heed all small businesses’ concerns, says FPB
8 September 2009

FPB asks all UK councils and health trusts how long they take to pay suppliers
28 August 2009

Skills training and health and safety overshadow green issues for small businesses
27 August 2009

More public contracts for small firms, says David Cameron as roadshow hits Northwich
24 August 2009

FPB warns that councils are shirking their swine flu responsibilities – leaving local businesses unprepared
21 August 2009

FPB boss on coast-to-coast charity walk
19 August 2009

Basic skills gap hitting employment, says FPB on eve of A-Level results
19 August 2009