In recent weeks it’s been difficult to escape the discussions around small businesses dealing with increasing costs, led by the large increases in the price of fuel and energy for both heating and production. This has led to many businesses … Continued
When running your own business, one of the things you need to do is appoint an accountant. Accountants provide small businesses with a range of services including bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, calculating tax and advice on minimising tax and other … Continued
On Wednesday the 26th January I had the opportunity to sit down with the Small Business Minister, Paul Scully MP and we went through the following agenda. Introduction to the Forum of Private Business and Forum of British Pubs The … Continued
The Chancellor’s first budget has been announced this afternoon. We take a look at the announcement and how it relates to our own budget wishlist. The Forum welcomes the focus on supporting and helping businesses but this will need to … Continued