Home – New 2021
The Forum, who we are and what we do The Forum of Private Business is a not-for-profit comprehensive business support organisation founded in 1977. Our (more…)
Direct Debit Guarantee
The Direct Debit Guarantee This Guarantee is offered by all banks and building societies that accept instructions to pay Direct Debits. If there are any (more…)
‘No Jab, No Job’ – survey results
As businesses are re-opening their doors this week, we carried out a survey with our members to get their feedback around the covid vaccine and find out if they were implementing a ‘No Jab, No Job’ policy within their businesses. … Continued
A summary of the Spring Budget 2021
Your Personal finances The personal allowance and income tax thresholds for basic and higher-rate taxpayers will rise in April and then be frozen until 2026 – increasing their tax as earnings rise. Income tax rates and thresholds are set in … Continued
Paul Uppal on the high street
Paul Uppal, Forum Non-Executive Director Late Payment & Bad Business Practices Paul Uppal was the Government’s Small Business Commissioner from 2017 to 2019. Paul made giant strides towards ensuring fair payment practices for small businesses and changing the late … Continued
Employment Guide 2021
Making Business Better Setting up and running a business can be incredibly rewarding but there are also many problems to be faced. Not only are there economic pressures to be handled but there is a huge amount of administration, law … Continued