Reversing VAT rate would damage recovery says FSB
The FSB has called on politicians to stop playing politics when it comes to the economic recovery and formulate a realistic plan to help small businesses grow. The post Reversing VAT rate would damage...
View ArticleWould a second round of QE benefit the UK economy?
The Bank of England says that the quantitative easing programme that was rolled out after the credit crunch boosted the UK’s economy by 2%, adding weight to demands for the Bank to print more money....
View ArticleConfidence amongst small businesses collapsed in Q3, says FSB
Umbrella company contractors may be concerned to learn that small business confidence collapsed in the third quarter, according to the Federation of Small Businesses. The post Confidence amongst small...
View ArticleWhat should the Chancellor say in his Autumn Statement?
What measures would umbrella company contractors like to see laid out in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement? The post What should the Chancellor say in his Autumn Statement? appeared first on Umbrella...
View ArticleAre British banks telling the full story about SME lending?
The UK’s banks claim they are will meet their Project Merlin lending targets for this year but small businesses, including some umbrella companies, are disputing the claim saying it is becoming harder...
View ArticleNational Loans Guarantee Scheme to launch this week
The European Commission has approved a plan that should see banks lending more money to small businesses. The post National Loans Guarantee Scheme to launch this week appeared first on Umbrella...
View ArticleIR35 Forum members are disappointed with HMRC
Within hours on HMRC publishing its IR35 guidance, members of the IR35 Forum issued a statement saying the document did not take key elements of their advice into consideration. The post IR35 Forum...
View ArticleSMES still think its too hard to win government contracts
Despite government promises to make it easier for small businesses to win public sector contracts, it’s plans don’t seem to be working. The post SMES still think its too hard to win government...
View ArticleFSB campaigns for greater help to local small businesses
Consumer spending is down, and so are the hopes of many small firms - yet the Federation of Small Businesses is coming to the aid of concerned SMEs everywhere. The post FSB campaigns for greater help...
View ArticleFSB urges more local help be given to contractors
The Federation of Small Businesses recently called for more attention to be paid to contract workers by Local Enterprise Partnerships in the UK. The post FSB urges more local help be given to...
View ArticleSmall business focus: we know what we want; now, deliver it!
The FSB's #IBackSmallBusiness video implores the new government to focus on the right areas for UK Small Biz growth. Here's what we REALLY want: The post Small business focus: we know what we want;...
View ArticleThe Self Employed “Oscars” in Worcestershire
In the county of Worcestershire they are searching...searching for self employed and small businesses that are “outstanding.” The post The Self Employed “Oscars” in Worcestershire appeared first on...
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