As a sole trader, with no employees you immediately become the:
- Managing director
- Accounts department
- Marketing department managing a website and social media
- Sales director and the front of house.
You are your business.
It is critical to have the right advice, support and protection in place, giving you the time and space to grow your business and that means more than just a simplistic one size fits all approach. Most business owners find that after a few months trading they start to come up against the things “they didn’t know, they didn’t know” and that is where the Forum can help.
When you join the Forum of Private Business, you will be joining a community of like-minded business owners, accessing the expertise of our partners and learning from our online guides, helpline and regular updates. We can help you in all areas where you lack knowledge or need ongoing support.
At the Forum of Private Business, we know how important it is to support a new business in the early years of operation. With over 20% of businesses failing in their first year, and up to 50% failing after five years, we will support your business every step of the way to help you become successful and profitable.
The Forum celebrated 40 years of business in 2017, so we certainly have the expertise and experience to help small business owners deal with all the challenges they face. From HR, health and safety advice to legal advice and tax protection cover, our partner network will be on hand to help you find the best solution.
Business challenges often arrive when we least expect them, but we are always here to help. Our membership advisors are available to support you and your business, to guide you through the challenges you potentially could face. We work closely with many business industries and pride ourselves on ensuring that we understand the challenges our members face on a day-to-day basis. Our Forum Member Helpline can be contacted on 01565 626001.
IMPORTANT: Should you employ staff, part-time, full-time or temporary, you will need to tell us during your membership and we will amend your subscription accordingly so that your staff will be insured under the membership terms and conditions.
As a sole trader, the business-critical benefits and advice you receive as a member are invaluable. At such little cost, joining us will be one of the best business decisions you can make.
Join us today and get included in your membership:
- FREE Forum Sole Trader Guide worth £150
- FREE comprehensive legal expense insurance worth approximately £175**
- FREE access to Yell.com business and marketing services
- FREE access to downloadable resources and mini-guides to help with running your business
- Discounted company registration services
- Unlimited usage of a member helpline with practical Advice, Support and Protection***
- Members' website portal with a discussion area.
Note: The Forum's Employment Guide and Health and Safety Guide are available at an additional charge subject to Forum membership subscription. For any queries please contact our membership advisors on 01565 626001 or email info@fpb.org
To join the Forum online today select the number of employees within your business from the table below and follow the instructions.
Membership Levels (Click to expand):
Your membership will continue at the exclusive price of £80 per annum* subject to you not employing staff. Whether you employ staff, part-time, full-time or temporary, you will need to tell us during your membership and we will amend your subscription accordingly so that your staff will be insured under the membership terms and conditions.
A comprehensive membership for your business requirements, receiving business support with employment law, health and safety, finance, procurement and PR to name a few. Immediate access will be available to our Forum partner network who will be able to share their knowledge and advice in some of the most complex situations you may come across in business.
Customisable templates, business guides, resources and a closed group discussion network forum for our members only will also be available through your membership login details that you will be issued with on signing up to a Forum membership.
A comprehensive membership for your business requirements, receiving business support with employment law, health and safety, finance, procurement and PR to name a few. Immediate access will be available to our Forum partner network who will be able to share their knowledge and advice in some of the most complex situations you may come across in business.
Customisable templates, business guides, resources and a closed group discussion network forum for our members only will also be available through your membership login details that you will be issued with on signing up to a Forum membership.
A comprehensive membership for your business requirements, receiving business support with employment law, health and safety, finance, procurement and PR to name a few. Immediate access will be available to our Forum partner network who will be able to share their knowledge and advice in some of the most complex situations you may come across in business.
Customisable templates, business guides, resources and a closed group discussion network forum for our members only will also be available through your membership login details that you will be issued with on signing up to a Forum membership.
A comprehensive membership for your business requirements, receiving business support with employment law, health and safety, finance, procurement and PR to name a few. Immediate access will be available to our Forum partner network who will be able to share their knowledge and advice in some of the most complex situations you may come across in business.
Customisable templates, business guides, resources and a closed group discussion network forum for our members only will also be available through your membership login details that you will be issued with on signing up to a Forum membership.
A comprehensive membership for your business requirements, receiving business support with employment law, health and safety, finance, procurement and PR to name a few. Immediate access will be available to our Forum partner network who will be able to share their knowledge and advice in some of the most complex situations you may come across in business.
Customisable templates, business guides, resources and a closed group discussion network forum for our members only will also be available through your membership login details that you will be issued with on signing up to a Forum membership.
A comprehensive membership for your business requirements, receiving business support with employment law, health and safety, finance, procurement and PR to name a few. Immediate access will be available to our Forum partner network who will be able to share their knowledge and advice in some of the most complex situations you may come across in business.
Customisable templates, business guides, resources and a closed group discussion network forum for our members only will also be available through your membership login details that you will be issued with on signing up to a Forum membership.
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