Forum of Private Business

05/10/2022

Check out the link below to view the new alcohol duty system announced at the Autumn budget:

The government has published its consultation response on the new alcohol duty system. Have your say on the accompanying draft legislation.

15/09/2022

The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has caused deep grief across the country. Many businesses are thinking about the best way to operate and support staff on the day of the funeral, which is set for Monday 19th September 2022.
We've taken a number of calls from concerned business owners who are unsure about how to proceed so we've consulted our legal partner, Rradar, and they've provided some guidance for employers here:

A bank holiday takes place on Monday to honour the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our legal partner offers advice for employers on how to operate and support staff.

13/09/2022

As a mark of respect and to allow colleagues to pay tribute to Her Majesty The Queen, the office will be closed on Monday 19th September 2022.

01/09/2022

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19/05/2022

Forum's MD, Ian Cass talks about how small businesses are the backbone of Local Communities.

Having just been part of the Knutsford town awards, presenting prizes and focusing on the role of small businesses in our local community, I’ve seen just how important they were to these communities not just in Knutsford but all over the UK during the pandemic. They went the extra mile to help and...

11/05/2022

As a small business do you lack trust in the UK government? Our MD, Ian Cass discusses this in our latest blog.

Now if you cannot trust the government and its agencies that causes a problem, it causes doubt in the mind of businesses and their owners, it means they spend a lot more time and expense on making sure they double check things and make sure they are right and that the business is compliant.

04/05/2022

Forum members have access to our partner network, including GreenBuying.co.uk. Members can get discounts from their eco-store including eco office & cleaning supplies, 100% renewable energy, recycling bins, ethical telecoms and insurance. Join us today https://www.fpb.org/forum-membership/

03/05/2022

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25/03/2022

Hope the talk went well Ian!

Joining us from 1pm of Day 2 of we are pleased to welcome Ian Cass. Ian has attended many of our annual days in person and we are pleased after 2 years to welcome him back as a huge supporter of of Private Business Be sure to not miss his input into the day after passionately supporting Businesses for over 30 years.

25/03/2022

Our MD Ian Cass at the Microbizmatters day working lunch today.

22/03/2022

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