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All posts by Ian Cass, Forum of Private Business
News Night Election Comments
Author: 8th June 2017Confirming what the Forum of Private Business has felt about the current government’s lack of understanding of business and small business, in particular, last nights, Newsnight had interviews about Theresa May from two of her old colleagues. Following on from the TV programme News Night that was aired last night, below are the comments made from two of […]
The Forum’s response to the Cyber attack that has hit the world
Author: 15th May 2017A cyber attack that has hit 150 countries across the world has also impacted UK businesses large and small, with one of the hardest hit being the NHS. Experts are warning that there could be further ransomware cases this week after the worldwide global cyber attack that has affected hundreds of thousands of individuals and […]
New Health and Safety Guide 2017 coming soon
Author: 27th March 2017I am pleased to announce our new Health and Safety Guide will soon be launched. Health and Safety applies to all businesses, no matter what size or sector you are in. The importance of health and safety in the workplace cannot be underestimated as failing to comply with regulations that can result in an unlimited fine or even six […]
Ian’s Business Voice Update – March 2017
Author: 16th March 2017Welcome to my ‘business voice update’ bringing you up to speed with what I’ve been up to at the Forum and giving you insight in to my role as MD. I will also be sharing prominent news stories that are relevant to small businesses. This month has been a very busy one especially around the subject of Business Rates. […]
Forum’s Response to the Spring Budget 2017
Author: 14th March 2017The Forum responded to the Spring Budget 2017 with a 4 out of 10 with a that continued pressure on small businesses and the self-employed is short sighted as we look to Get Britain Trading again. The Forum will continue to lobby for a fairer system which affects all businesses equally across the high street, big business and […]
Budget Wish List 2017
Author: 7th March 2017Measures to get Britain’s high streets trading again top the Forum of Private Business Budget 6 point wish list. Click the image to enlarge. View the accompanying press release here. Continue reading “Budget Wish List 2017” »
Ian’s Business Voice Update – February 2017
Author: 7th February 2017‘Ian’s update’ will bring you up to speed with what I’ve been up to at the Forum giving you an insight into my role as MD and providing news that is relevant to small business. My aim for 2017 I am pleased to say that the Forum’s year has started on a very positive note with an influx of […]
