David Groundwater

Development Manager for @FSB_Scotland. Tweeting business info, news and support.

[FSB Scotland @FSB_Scotland]

Congratulations to @JennyGilruthMSP @StephenFlynnSNP and all the new Scottish Cabinet. We look forward to working with you to drive the economic growth we all need. @guyhinksphoto

[Garry Clark FSB @FSB_GarryC]

Only 1 week to go! ⏳

Don't miss our Edinburgh networking breakfast at @LostShoreSurf. Connect with local founders and get the latest AI insights from @HSBC_UK's Roland Emmans.

Spaces are filling up—grab yours now! 🥐☕️

https://t.co/zHVwHN9RjA

#Edinburgh #BusinessNetworking

[Garry Clark FSB @FSB_GarryC]

Ready to boost your local business connections? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Join FSB for our April networking session in Rosyth. Open to all small business owners and the self-employed. Let’s support each other and grow! 📈

Secure your spot: https://t.co/rrYyOzBgVT

[Mike Duncan FSB @FSB_MikeD]

🏗️This week my @FSB_Scotland #SmallBusinessFocus in @pressjournal features #Highland construction consultant Yvonne Simpson of Appin Solutions 🧱 "Starting Appin Solutions has allowed me to shape my own path while doing work that truly matters ⬇️

https://t.co/NIHbzFf92U

[FSB Scotland @FSB_Scotland]

Rising costs are forcing small firms to cut back.

They need support.

Invest in Business Gateway. @bgateway

#FSBScotland2026 #Scottishelection2026

[FSB Scotland @FSB_Scotland]

"Business rates reform is complicated, difficult and, let’s be honest, politically risky."

Our Scotland Director @colin_borland writes in @heraldscotland on the challenges facing the next Scottish Government.

https://t.co/I9Uz0p6iiY

[David Groundwater @FSB_DavidG]

Up and running at our @FSB_Scotland connect event in #Aboyne with Pearse O'Halloran from WiseLove Studio and our own @FSB_MikeD 💪✍️🎨📸🤳🤝

[FSB Scotland @FSB_Scotland]

Business rates assessments have been atrocious, we need a chief Scottish assessor, says @AnasSarwar
#bizhustings #FSBScotland2026

[David Groundwater @FSB_DavidG]

Thanks to everyone who came along, tuned in online and played a role in making this happen- including all the party leaders and partners.

#BIZHUSTINGS #FSBScotland2026

[Garry Clark FSB @FSB_GarryC]

🚀 We’re launching a brand‑new FSB Connect event in Rosyth! Come along, grow your network, and meet local business owners in a friendly setting.

📅 Book now: https://t.co/Y3PrBzKbPS

[FSB Scotland @FSB_Scotland]

🚨 Think your business rates revaluation might be wrong? Time is running out to act. You only have until Friday (20 February) to challenge the valuation of your property with your local Assessor. 🚨
Need help? Try our Business Rates Guide 2026 Scotland.
https://t.co/WE9TEqppdS

[Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) @fsb_policy]

📣 Calling all small business owners: Are you getting a good deal from your bank? 🏦

Have your say on everything from current accounts to customer services in our latest survey.

Your views will help us get a fairer deal for small firms. Respond by 24 February for a chance to win £200 ⤵️

🔗 https://t.co/sYlwuo4GJk

[FSB Scotland @FSB_Scotland]

👋Do you have what it takes? 🤩
🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
🔗https://t.co/X1Nl3foFqJ

[FSB Scotland @FSB_Scotland]

First week back and the team are straight back to the @ScotParl for meetings and an evidence session. 💪

First up our Head of Policy and External Affairs, @Stacey_FSB at the the @SP_Economy to give evidence on the draft Climate Change Plan.
More👉🔗https://t.co/F3F9gy89Hz

[FSB Scotland @FSB_Scotland]

☕ Grab a coffee and join us online tomorrow!

📅 Tue 7 Jan | 10:30 AM
💬 Breakout networking sessions
🎥 Hosted by FSB member and business owner Spencer Thomson
Free and open to all businesses 👉 https://t.co/Cc7lwTWdgI
#FSBEvents #ScottishBusinesses

[FSB Scotland @FSB_Scotland]

Scotland’s leading business organisations warn of “deadening effect” of potential rates rises @ScotChambers @IoD_Scotland @ProsperScot @SFE_tweets_ @CBI_Scotland
https://t.co/49ZBgug6xK

[Mike Duncan FSB @FSB_MikeD]

👚 My final @FSB_Scotland #SmallBusinessFocus of 2025, with @PressJournal, features #Fochabers fleece-maker, Louise Henderson, of children's clothing brand Joa-Toa🪡 "I now carry thousands of fleeces to shows around the country... ⬇️👀 https://t.co/y7l2ENn2kY

[FSB Scotland @FSB_Scotland]

Ready to grow your network? 🌐 Join us online on Tuesday 6 January for a relaxed virtual networking event - connect, collaborate, and unlock new opportunities! 🚀
📌 Sign up for free: https://t.co/Cc7lwTWdgI

[FSB Scotland @FSB_Scotland]

Run a small business in Scotland? We want to know how things are looking from where you're standing.
The results of our latest Small Business Index survey will help us ensure your voice is heard in the corridors of power.
Take the survey here https://t.co/lp3fEwdUC0

[Mike Duncan FSB @FSB_MikeD]

👏 Great motion tabled by @Douglas4Moray in @ScotParl, celebrating the career of #Forres business owner and @FSB_Scotland legend, Pearl Hamilton @PEARLSPetCare. It's testament to her sterling work that it’s attracted support from MSPs across parties 🔗 https://t.co/vFEvcxMXCb