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The best way to ensure we accurately represent your views is to have your say through our research activities. We carry out regular online and email surveys, and provide links to other important projects we think you may wish to take part in. Click on the links below to take part in live surveys or view the results of past research.
 Utilities survey
January 2009
Incorrect bills, energy prices not reducing in line with wholesale costs and the lack of a regulator for small businesses have been highlighted recently as issues facing members of the Forum of Private Business at a time when rising costs cannot easily be afforded.
This short survey looks at these issues and asked small business owners about their experiences with utilities companies.
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 Financial advice survey
October 2008
In the current economic climate, financial advice has become more important than ever to businesses. For this reason, the FPB and Graydon UK investigated the usage and quality of financial advice available to SMEs in the UK.
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 Late payment survey
July 2008
Late payment is becoming a growing problem as the economic climate for small businesses worsens. The EU has proposed some potential solutions to the problem of late payment, such as charging 11% interest on late payments or similar fixed penalties. Are such suggestions viable or is the problem intractable?
This short survey looks at the issue and asks small business owners to rate a series of potential solutions. Our findings will be sent to the press and relevant national and European bodies.
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 Skills survey
June 2008
The FPB is undertaking some important research into the skills needs of small and medium-sized businesses in the UK. The results will support our work in making the Government more aware of the requirements of smaller firms when it comes to recruiting and looking for training courses.
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