We welcome today's @SP_Economy report on community wealth building which adopts key recommendations from our FSB research on how legislation can really deliver results.
https://t.co/5LLRuGhg3Y
Today we publish our Big Small Business Survey offering the fullest picture available of the opportunities and challenges for Scotland's small businesses.
📈 More than half plan to expand, boosting growth
📉 Rising business costs are a major challenge
https://t.co/C3FAwoUX1B
Cllr Bell's interview about Glasgow's visitor levy - he mentioned other European cities, but:
- many of their levies exempt locals, young people and some workers
- Glasgow's 5% is higher than most levies (except for ones in Germany and the Netherlands)
- VAT is lower in Europe
I have been trying to unpack where it is I stand with this. Am I disappointed in DF Concerts for promoting Brown’s gig? Fans who buy the tickets? Or the political elites who have turned a blind eye to Brown while claiming Kneecap “crossed a line”?
https://t.co/6EXEUk1kTV
Pleased to see a number of measures we have been campaigning for to support small businesses in Scotland's Programme for Government today. Commitments on tackling the regulatory burden, breaking down barriers to entrepreneurs and small exporters, and more.
https://t.co/W4RnVZSZnd
.@FSB_Scotland welcomes final report of @scotgov New Deal for Business Group, but warns the findings must continue to be pushed forward..📈
🔗 https://t.co/qkcYF1hBBw
📣 SMALL BUSINESSES - we want your views on US import tariffs in our new survey.
🚢 Whether you trade directly with the US or you’re part of supply chains involving the US, your views are critical and will help shape our policy recommendations to Government on how to respond to US tariffs 📦
Take the survey now 🔗 https://t.co/eM4ti9OPPH
Grateful for the opportunity to represent the small business voice at this important discussion this morning. A focus on growth - and no additional burdens - is key for the upcoming Programme for Government to boost small business confidence during these very uncertain times.
We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Guy Hinks as the new FSB Scotland Chair. Guy worked in civil and criminal law before switching careers in 2008 to establish his own photography business. Congratulations @guyhinksphoto
https://t.co/BmRFR4gX02
It's the final countdown. Please help us give Scotland's small businesses a big voice by taking part in a our Big Small Business Survey. You need to hurry though, the deadline for submissions in midnight tomorrow.
https://t.co/aeerdN7ztI
🚀 Are you in the health, fitness & wellbeing industry in Scotland? Don't miss the chance to connect with like-minded businesses! Join us for networking at @FSB_Scotland event in Glasgow on March 12th. 🌿🤝
Free to attend!
🗓️ 12th March, 10:30-11:30
🔗 https://t.co/fDQBHAj32v
🗞️ Tourism tax, interest rates cut, data protection fee rise military networking event, and music licencing all in the latest Weekly Brief Newsletter 👇
https://t.co/U6BWcYT1Ps
Andrew McRae, our Scotland policy chair, has urged councils considering introducing a Visitor Levy to work closely with local small businesses to address their concerns.
FSB research shows two thirds of Scottish councils are considering a levy.
https://t.co/sT3n8GtjOc
Survey of Women in Enterprise is open for responses.
We want to hear from women across Scotland who lead and own businesses.
Please share this, so women know about the survey and can choose to add their voices to this important research.
#WESSurvey2025
https://t.co/1ClSkSIA6g
Small businesses tell us that while they find the current regulatory environment burdensome, they understand smart decisions from regulators will drive growth 📈
That's why we want your views in our new survey on regulation👇
🔗https://t.co/9EYdtCohGT
#BigVoiceFSB#Regulation