Problems with cyber breaches are not just confined to big businesses and they can have serious and detrimental effects on smaller businesses as well. All businesses regardless of their size, now rely on systems that are based on technology, sole traders and micro businesses may have a single desktop or laptop computer, small and medium-sized […]
All posts by Ian Cass, Forum of Private Business
#MicroBizMatters Day 11th January 2019
Author: 13th December 2018#MicroBizMatters Day is the only annual day of recognition, action and learning for micro business owners anywhere, those that employ 0 to 9 or turnover up to £2 million annually. Being part of this rocking day is only a click away! Decide how you will be part of the #MicroBizMatters Day phenomenon then start spreading […]
The Brexit Deal Explained
Author: 6th December 2018The Forum of Private Business is happy to share the governments “Brexit deal Explained” website with our members who wish to find out more about the current withdrawal agreement the Prime minister is trying to get through Parliament. Managing director Ian Cass says, “Its good to see Government producing as much information as possible about […]
Wish List for Budget 2018
Author: 26th October 2018Listen to Ian Cass Managing Director of the Forum of Private Business talk about the wish list for our members and Budget 2018 We would like to see the Chancellor introduce support and help for those independent retail businesses who are currently suffering, business rates still being a big issue along with high rents […]
Pension Auto-Enrolment
Author: 8th February 2018We want to stress how important this message is for members and non-members with reference to Pension Auto-enrolment Please don’t ignore any letters that you may receive from The Pensions Regulator, especially Compliance Notice’s as these usually relate to fines and penalties and these will simply not go away until they are dealt with. Penalties can […]
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 […]