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One million small businesses dissatisfied with their high street bank, says FSB
Research shows that over a quarter of small businesses have been dissatisfied with the support offered by their high street bank in the last 12 months.

Businesses need to be on the ball with TV Licensing, says FSB

On the eve before the World Cup kicks off, new figures show that over half of small firms will be letting their staff watch key matches, however 32 per cent are unaware they need a TV Licence to watch the games online, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

FSB welcomes attack on red tape

The coalition Government's proposals to slash the red tape stifling business growth is welcome news for the UK's 4.8 million small firms, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

FSB supports small firms to avoid legal strife during the World Cup

With the World Cup approaching, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and Abbey Legal Protection have produced guidance on how small firms can avoid employment issues during this high-profile month long tournament.

FSB response to the Queen's Speech 2010

In the first Queen's Speech of the new coalition Government the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) welcomes moves to safeguard jobs and support the economy as well as investing in high-speed broadband.

Broadband should be a universal service obligation, says FSB

The Government must make basic broadband speeds a universal service obligation to help small firms grow and strengthen recovery, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) said.

Budget must deliver plans on deficit reduction, say FSB members

The Government must outline robust plans for reducing the UK's budget deficit said 93 per cent of small businesses surveyed in an FSB-ICM poll published today, as the Chancellor announced the emergency budget will take place on 22 June.

FSB welcomes coalition Government

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) today welcomes the new coalition Government formed by the Conservative Party and Liberal Democrat Party, and congratulates David Cameron on becoming the UK's new Prime Minister and Nick Clegg as the new Deputy Prime Minister.

Small firms lacking confidence following the General Election

The election result has left small firms lacking confidence in the economy and many will not be looking to growth, a snap poll by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) shows.

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