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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland has set out the key priorities for small businesses from the Scottish Budget in order to protect jobs. FSB Scotland policy chair, Andrew McRae, said the Budget on 4 December will be critical for the future of many of the country’s 330,000 sm

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a debate in the Scottish Parliament, marking its half century of support and campaigning for small businesses. FSB was set up in September 1974, in response to unfair increases in national insurance for the self-employ

Scotland’s small firms have experienced a significant rise in late payments, as business confidence fell in the run up to the General Election, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed. FSB’s Small Business Index (SBI) for Q2 2024 found more than three-fifths of Scottish sma

Small businesses in Scotland are more optimistic than at any time in the last two years, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The FSB's Small Business Index (SBI) for Q1 2024 indicates a return of confidence into positive territory with a score of +10.7, surpassing the UK average o

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has urged the UK government to consider removing the “barrier to growth” many small businesses are faced with by raising the VAT threshold. FSB's new paper, "VAT for Small Businesses", suggests revamping the VAT system could be the key to unlockin

Planet DDS, a Californian dental software company, has chosen Glasgow as the location for its new technology development and support centre, marking a significant investment in Scotland's economy.

The Federation of Small Businesses in Scotland has announced the shortlist for its small business awards. Participating businesses include a crazy golf course, a whisky waste recycler and a dog spa.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland has launched its biggest ever state of the nation survey project, The Big Small Business Survey. They want to ask small business owners in Scotland an extended series of questions to capture a comprehensive snapshot of trading conditions and chall

Scotland’s small business confidence fell again in the final quarter of 2022, latest figures from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) show. The small business group’s Small Business Index (SBI) now sits at -50 points for Scotland, down on the -45 reported the previous quarter. It is

Royal Bank of Scotland owner NatWest has announced a new cost of living support package for personal customers and community partners.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland has voiced concerns over the dramatic scaling back of energy bill support for small businesses, announced yesterday by the UK Government. Andrew McRae, FSB Scotland policy chair, said: “Small businesses have been calling for some certainty o

Scottish business leaders have welcomed the government's decision to freeze business rates for a further year. The basic property rate, known as "poundage", will be frozen at 49.8p, deputy first minister and interim finance secretary John Swinney confirmed yesterday. This is estimated to save ratepa

The Bank of England's (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to raise the base interest rate from 3% to 3.5% - the highest rate for 14 years. The MPC voted by a majority of 6-3 to push up the bank rate, this is the ninth time in a row the rates have been increased.

A quarter of small firms (24%) plan to close, downsize, or radically change their business model if the government reduces energy support post-March next year, according to a new Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) energy survey published this week. The survey, which measured the impact of the ener

Accountants have given their immediate response to the announcement that Liz Truss is to be the new leader of the Conservative Party and the next Prime Minister, calling for "significant government support" to help people overcome the current financial challenges. Kirsty McGregor, founder of Th