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FPB urges Government to change law on insolvency

Liverpool Daily Post — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THE Forum of Private Business FPB has responded with “dismay” to a Government announcement that legislation to improve the pre-pack insolvency sales process, will now not go ahead as planned.

FPB research shows small firms pay out £600m to consultants

Liverpool Daily Post — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE Cheshire-based Forum of Private Business (FPB) has released research showing small firms in the North West of England pay £600m a year to outside consultants in exchange for support on complying with regulations – more than a third of their £1.75bn annual red tape bill.

Business lobby group aiming to teach MPs about business

Liverpool Daily Post — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE Forum of Private Business (FPB) has set up a special work experience scheme this summer for MPs to learn about the realities of running a small business.

FPB head calls for red tape to be cut for small firms

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MORE must be done in 2011 to cut red tape and simplify tax regulations for small businesses.

FPB survey shows small firms claim utilities offer poor service

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SMALL firms are disappointed at the level of services offered by their utilities providers, a poll from the Forum of Private Business has shown.

FPB urges small firms to sort out holidays

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A SMALL business support group is urging firms not to leave their 2010 staff holiday calculations until the last minute.

FPB study finds firms wary of social media use

Liverpool Daily Post — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT

MORE than half of SMEs use social media – but many don’t derive any benefit from their activities.

FPB calls for alternative sources of funding for SMEs

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ALTERNATIVE sources of finance may be the answer to the credit crisis engulfing small firms, according to a small business support group.

Rise in business people entering politics

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

THE Cheshire-based Forum of Private Business (FPB) claims more candidates with business and finance management experience are putting themselves forward as prospective MPs.

FPB urges Government not to cut help for small firms

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

THE Government must not sacrifice its support for small businesses as part of widely-anticipated spending cuts to plug the gap in public finances, the Cheshire-based Forum of Private Business (FPB) is warning.