The Government must take action to avoid an #energy-cost cliff edge in April when support for small businesses will be significantly reduced.
We outlined our key energy recommendations to the Government to @FT 👇
https://t.co/6HFQDNlY3L
Following our local government awards, we've actually just won an award ourselves for our First Voice magazine, produced for us by the wonderful @WeAreRedactive 😊
A great morning at the #localgovawardsfsb just thought I’d share my thoughts on what great stories of best practice & collaborative working were shared from the finalists. Congrats to all the winners and look forward to continuing to work with you at @fsb_policy
Wow @eastdevon what brilliant news - I'm so delighted that you have won the South West award for Future Ready. Very very well deserved #LocalGovAwardsFSB
Huge well done to @mkcouncil for winning the South Central Programme of Business Support Award at the #LocalGovAwardsFSB
Huge congratulations to Sarah and the fantastic team at @mkcouncil 🏆 🎉 🙌🏼
Congratulations to @growthskillshub & @CornwallCouncil - South West Regional Winners in the Programme of Business Support category of our #LocalGovAwardsFSB. They do an amazing job in supporting businesses in #Cornwall. Check them out here: https://t.co/UnSquRINpF
Our @fsb_policy Scaling Up Skills report found 64% of small employers could provide more training with government help.
The Apprenticeship Levy must be maintained and more financial assistance offered to small employers taking on apprentices or hosting T-Levels #ScaleUpSkills
We are delighted to announce the launch of the #FSBawards for the #SouthWest to give a chance for you to show you are the 'best in the West' - and maybe win a UK FSB title too! 🏆
For further info on the awards – open to #FSB members & non-members - see https://t.co/1SLfNtLM5n
Portsmouth-based start-up or #SME? Join @ShapingPortsmth on 13 Sept & learn about 2 programmes: Start-up & Thrive, & Crowdfund Portsmouth. Book an appointment, apply for match-funding of up to £5K, & explore support options available. Register at [email protected]
1/2: The energy crisis facing small businesses is disastrous. Unlike large corporates, small firms can’t hedge costs and negotiate deals with their large energy suppliers.
Many of our members say that, without support, these eye-watering energy bills could be the final blow...
We are hosting the event mentioned in the short video below tomorrow and all are invited. It is about retention, training and recruitment for SME employers in #Bath#Bristol#SouthGloucestershire and #NorthSomerset with @WestofEnglandCA. Sign up at https://t.co/aFpCRt2vps