Thanks to @Stephen_Emerson@insidermedia for their coverage of our latest Big Small Business Survey. More than half of small businesses are planning for growth, but rising business costs are threatening those ambitions.
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If you want to know what is happening in Scottish business, then our Big Small Business Survey is essential reading. Our latest research offers a unique insight into their ambitions and the challenges they face.
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Thanks to @Insidermag for covering our Big Small Business Survey. Most small businesses in Scotland are planning for growth, but rising business costs are a major challenge to those ambitions
insider.co.uk/news/rising-co…
Today we publish our Big Small Business Survey offering the fullest picture available of the opportunities and challenges for Scotland's small businesses.
📈 More than half plan to expand, boosting growth
📉 Rising business costs are a major challenge
go.fsb.org.uk/3I1X9Wh
We’re underway at our fabulous @FSB_Scotland networking in the heart of the festival city of Edinburgh.
Today it’s as lively in here as it is on the Royal Mile!
Great to meet so many first time networkers!
@AberdeenCC today agreed to Scotland’s latest local Visitor Levy at a rate of 7%, one of the highest in Europe. We are asking for an Aberdeen-specific economic impact study to better understand what this may mean for the city economy. midlothianview.com/news/fsb-urges…
Remember to book in for our next @FSB_Scotland virtual networking session on Tuesday 29 July.
These online events are a great way to engage with fellow small business owners and make connections which could help your business.
Book your free place now: events.fsb.org.uk/en/8d2bI2X7/g/…
Thanks to Scottish Financial News for covering our new Building Local Economies Report from @CLESthinkdo. Great opportunities for local businesses and economies, but essential local authorities are transparent about their spending with small businesses.
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This event is open to all businesses – both FSB members and non-members are welcome! Feel free to share with your networks.
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📢Calling all small business owners.
We're looking for your views on the future of skills, whether it’s apprenticeships, in-work training, or engaging with schools. Your insights will help shape key policy recommendations.
Take the survey below:
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On Friday, Ian and Mark from Livingston construction business @ColoradoConstr hosted local MP @gregorpoynton to raise issues including access to skills and the UK Industrial Strategy.
Big thanks to Gregor for taking the time to find out more about this amazing local business.
👷🏽 Have your say on the future of workplace skills in our new survey 👨🏿💻
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