Our National Chair @tinamckenz has launched today's report by the Small Business Regulatory Taskforce, alongside Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, and Small Business Minister Lord Leong.
14 out of the 15 red-tape-cutting measures put forward by the taskforce - which was co-chaired by Tina - have been agreed to by the government, including a reversal of plans by Companies House to force even the smallest businesses to file full profit-and-loss accounts.
FSB members: Do you have experience of international trade and want to help shape the policies that affect small businesses? 🌍
We’re looking for an FSB member to join our UK Policy Committee (UKPC) and bring their experience of buying or selling internationally, or supporting businesses that do.
It’s an opportunity to help make sure the realities facing small businesses are reflected in FSB’s thinking and policy work on international trade.
You’ll have the opportunity to shape FSB’s campaigning and help make the case for an environment where more small businesses can better trade internationally.
This is a volunteer role that can be undertaken around running your own business; there's a commitment to attend quarterly FSB UKPC meetings and meet with FSB staff monthly.
Interested?
📨 Email [email protected] by 13 November to find out more or express your interest.
Supporting London’s small business community is what #FSBLondon does best. Join #Richmond’s upcoming AI for Business: Beyond the Basics webinar on 17 Nov and learn how to use #AI for productivity, marketing, innovation and growth. Sign up link: https://t.co/ceFmiL89wz
@LBRUT
👏 Huge congratulations to our very own @FSB_NI Chair @alandlowry who won Business Personality of the Year at the AIB/Business Eye Awards in the ICC Belfast last night.
A fantastic achievement and thoroughly deserved recognition. It’s always great to see success celebrated, and we wish Alan and his team at @WorldofESF every continued success for the future.
Well done, Alan!
#AIBBE26 #BusinessAwards #NIBusiness
Coming up in #Lewisham ... a BIG Networking event for #SmallBusinesses
Come along to this free event on 6 Nov. It promises to be a great way to connect with other businesses, hear about business support from @LewishamCouncil and #FSBLondon
To book: https://t.co/o1dY1nszDJ
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Our providers have taken the necessary measures to protect the systems and services they manage on our behalf.
FSB members registered with us can also access Coalition Control at no additional cost.
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🤝 FSB Connect Online in NI
📅 29 Oct 2026 | 🕧 12:30–1:30 PM | 💻 Online
Expand your network, share insights & connect with NI & UK business owners—all from home! Free & open to all!
👉 Register: https://t.co/UePhGWxxYM
#FSBNI#Networking#SmallBusiness#BusinessGrowth
💼 Increasing Small Business Rate Relief to £25,000.
💼 Uprating the Employment Allowance to help with employment costs.
💼 Removing 75% of Renewables Obligation costs from small business energy bills.
FSB's David Hale told the @HoCcommitteesUK Treasury Committee about measures we're calling for in the #Budget2026 to help small businesses to grow.
🚨 Getting Ready for #MartynsLaw 🚨
The @SIAuk, the regulator of Martyn's Law, wants your views if your premises or event could be in scope of the new legislation.
Complete a short survey by midnight on 27 Oct to help shape support and resources📝
🔗 https://t.co/X9404qoqxf
Fantastic networking event yesterday at EK Collective as part of the Lanarkshire Business Month! Great to see many small businesses and self-employed professional from Lanarkshrie and beyond getting together and making new connnections.
⏳ FINAL CALL: What, if anything, is holding back investment in your business? have your say in our risk and investment survey before it closes tomorrow 💷
This is a vital part of our campaigning, and helps us call for the measures that small firms need to grow.
Plus, there's the chance to win £200 🔗 https://t.co/Sii8ZqKvu3
⚠️ Calling all small business owners - we want your views in our new Risk and Investment Survey 💷
This is a vital part of our campaigning & helps us call for measures that give small firms the confidence they need to invest and to grow 📈
🔗 https://t.co/LBo64DnZoP
The countdown is 🔛 for our popular Lanarkshire networking event! We have guest speakers who will talk about business growth strategy and how to get into public procurement.
📅 Thu 20 October | 10:00AM
📍 EK Collective
👉 Book now : https://t.co/Mnx2H3UuZw
Tomorrow is the day! Join us for FSB Connect Fife at Regus Kirkcaldy. Bring your business cards, meet local entrepreneurs, and enjoy free networking. Last chance to book! 🎴
Reserve your place now 👇
https://t.co/pVrpSrjGVd
“It’s the small businesses that will help us get growth,” FSB’s @tinamckenz tells BBC’s Any Questions? tonight, as she calls for action on business rates in the upcoming Budget.
🎙️ FSB's @tinamckenz spoke to Sarah Ropek on the brand new episode of #TheHRPodcast - talking about the most pressing issues facing small businesses.
✅ From supporting young entrepreneurs and dwindling small business confidence, to taking on new staff and what the Employment Rights Act means for small employers.
Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts 👇
https://t.co/asu9Nhc0sM