Policy

News stories on SME and SMB policy for entrepreneurs, small businessses and those starting and growing businesses.

Holiday property tax carnage for tourist sector SMEs

Changes to the taxation of holiday properties could spell disaster for 8 out of 10 small businesses in the sector, says FSB.

By News Desk | 25th November 2009 at 16:52 | Read more ...

Red tape crackdown saves business £1.9 billion?

UK government claims to have slashed the cost to business of implementing legislation, dramatically reducing the red tape burden.

By News Desk | 10th December 2008 at 15:10 | Read more ...

FSB welcomes better deal on procurement

Glover Review must not be ignored

By News Desk | 25th November 2008 at 14:47 | Read more ...

FSB backs Osborne on government procurement for SMEs

George Osborne calls for opening up of £125 billion public procurement spending to Britain’s small businesses.

By News Desk | 28th October 2008 at 18:24 | Read more ...

Common Commencement Dates – a regulatory big bang

Red tape big bang not helping UK small businesses cope with legislative change.

By News Desk | 29th September 2008 at 15:46 | Read more ...

Car parking a killer for small business says FSB

Small businesses losing out in town centres as local councils gouge shoppers on the price of parking.

By News Desk | 14th September 2008 at 13:49 | Read more ...

Tips to be cut from Minimum Wage calculations

Gratuities to be banned from inclusion in minimum wage calculations.

By News Desk | 31st July 2008 at 4:44 | Read more ...

Business support ‘complex’ and ‘out of control’ say Tories

Conservative Party Small Business Task Force sets out its vision for UK small business support.

By News Desk | 13th May 2008 at 19:20 | Read more ...

FSB launches manifesto ahead of local elections

FSB manifesto call on local authorities to take not of small business needs ahead of local elections.

By News Desk | 9th April 2008 at 16:03 | Read more ...

Companies Act changes – 6 April 2008

Private firms urged to prepare for new Companies Act legislation.

By News Desk | 31st March 2008 at 13:35 | Read more ...

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