Federation of Small Businesses

...will not pay more than is absolutely necessary during these challenging economic times." Stuart Mackinnon, a spokesman for the Federation of Small Businesses in Scotland, said: "Water charges continue to be a bone of contention for many in...

In this article: Inflation, Scotland, Small business, Scottish Water, and Recession

...presentation and communication, it found. Yesterday business lobby groups also weighed in. Stephen Alambritis, from the Federation of Small Businesses, said many bosses spend 'two to four weeks' helping to educate young people when...

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...be attracting young people, and making sure they have something to do, not thinking of closing bars at 10 o'clock Sue Morris, Conwy Federation of Small Businesses "I'm looking forward to a constructive discussion to see how we can...

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...which sees them as potential sources of funding as Britain moves out of recession. Ahead of next month's pre-Budget report, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has acknowledged that lending has increased on the back of the...

In this article: Small business, Recession, General Electric, UK, Wells Fargo, and HBOS

...throws lifeline to flood-hit companies British businesses which have been devastated by the recent floods and are members of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) can apply for interest-free loans of up to GBP5,000 to help them through...

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...as soon as possible. Some call centres may struggle to keep up with flood claims, so the sooner you join the queue the better. Federation of Small Businesses throws lifeline to flood-hit companies Do not commission any major work...

...of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for the resignation Lord Sugar over his conduct. FSB National Chairman John Wright said: 'The Federation of Small Businesses is extremely disappointed by the comments made recently by Lord Sugar about...

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...sparkling customer service." Marc Palmer often cannot log in to the site One customer who complained to Money Box belongs to the Federation of Small Businesses, which has an agreement with the Co-operative bank to offer its members...

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...the House of Lords on Tuesday. Protests in France led to Operation Stack being implemented in Kent KCC also teamed up with the Federation of Small Businesses to deliver a petition and a formal complaint to the European Commission about the...

In this article: EU, Calais, France, Legal advice, House of Lords, and Peter Mandelson

...of "dawdling" in their response to the problems caused by the heavy rain. She hit out after the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) announced it would make interest-free loans available to affected companies in the North-east. The...

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