The latest Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Small Business Index is out, and despite a challenging economic environment, business confidence in the North West has seen a slight increase. Confidence […]
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FBS ‘deeply disappointed’ at Northern Powerhouse rail cuts
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has described today’s (19 November 2021) decision on Northern Powerhouse Rail as ‘deeply disappointing’ and a ‘body blow’ for the levelling up agenda. Paul […]
FSB Update – Fragile recovery at risk warns FSB as tax hikes on the horizon
“Small businesses want to turn the page after a torrid 18 months”, the UK’s largest business group has told the Chancellor in its Autumn Budget submission, but they are being […]
FSB Update : Ongoing support needs highlighted as small businesses battle to get back to work
It has been great to see so many of our small businesses across the county getting back to work in the last few weeks, writes our columnist, Phil Collier, FSB […]
FSB Update : Red Tape reduction proposals and common-sense prevails with small business ad ban reprieve
It’s been another busy week in FSB’s Westminster office, writes Phil Collier (pictured), Federation of Small Businesses Area Leader for Cumbria. While still dealing with Covid and Brexit related issues, […]
FSB Update : We are open and ready for business!
We have been struck by the sheer determination of so many small businesses across Cumbria over the last 12 months to keep afloat, and now the majority are open again […]
FSB Update : Onwards and upwards as confidence bounces back
I am pleased to be starting this month’s piece with some good news, writes Phil Collier (pictured), Federation of Small Businesses Area Leader for Cumbria. According to the Federation of […]
FSB Update : Positivity on the increase as we start to open up our economy
With Spring in the air and vaccinations on the increase it is pleasing to see many of our local businesses feeling a little more upbeat than they have had cause […]
FSB update – pushing for more support for small businesses
I think we all hoped that the start of 2021 would mark the turning of a corner for all our lives and businesses, as we reach the start of February […]
Thousands of small, viable businesses Cumbria set to fold without further help, new study warns
A record number of small business owners are planning to close their firms over the coming twelve months, putting the UK on course to lose more than a quarter of […]
Applications open for small businesses across Cumbria to kickstart young people’s employment
TO tackle increasing numbers of young people aged 16-24 struggling to find work and on Universal Credit, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has announced today (22 September) a new […]
More than one in three closed small firms fear they’ll never reopen amid widespread redundancy plans
NEW Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) survey of over 5,000 firms lays bare the impact of coronavirus pandemicOne in three small employers consider redundancies as they struggle to pay bills, […]
Cumbrian food producer in the running for a North West community award
LISA Smith, owner of Kendal based cake bakery Ginger Bakers, discovered at the end of last week that they had been shortlisted as finalists in The North West Federation of […]
Business rates pledge promises to breathe new life into small retailers
THE Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) says the business rates pledge made by the Government in the Queen’s Speech promises to breathe new life into small retailers. National Chairman Mike […]
North West Businesses lead the way in Volunteer Awards
BUSINESSES from across the North West have been nominated for the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Volunteer Awards. The awards aim to showcase their considerable efforts in supporting their local […]
Small business Saturday generates 'almost £1 billion' for local firms
ALMOST £1 billion is expected to have been spent with small firms this month thanks to Small Business Saturday. The national shopping event, led by the Federation of Small Businesses […]
Carlisle’s next generation of young business leaders look to their future through Talent Connect
Carlisle’s next generation of budding business leaders are gearing up to host Talent Connect in the heart of Carlisle on Saturday 21 September. For one day only Carlisle city centre […]