maxine aldred better business for all. federation of small businesses the uk’s leading business...
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Federation of Small Businesses The FSB is non-profit making and non-party political The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's largest campaigning pressure group Proud of our independence – no Government funding Lobbying - pressure on MPs, Government and Whitehall and puts the FSB viewpoint over to the media. Member Led. Development Managers work alongside members in our regions to further FSB influence at a regional level. Lobbying and CampaigningTRANSCRIPT
Maxine Aldred
Better Business for All
Federation of Small Businesses
The UK’s leading Business Organisation around 200,000 members
Federation of Small Businesses
•The FSB is non-profit making and non-party political
•The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's largest campaigning pressure group
• Proud of our independence – no Government funding
•Lobbying - pressure on MPs, Government and Whitehall and puts the FSB viewpoint over to the media.
•Member Led. Development Managers work alongside members in our regions to further FSB influence at a regional level.
Lobbying and Campaigning
Federation of Small Businesses
24 hr Legal Advice LineLegal Protection PackageFSB Business BankingFSB Card Payment ProcessingFSB Finance for BusinessFSB Insurance Services
FSB PensionFSB Independent Financial ServicesFSB Telecom ServicesFSB MedicalFSB Vehicle PackageFSB Print and Mail
Membership Benefits
Networking eventsCampaigning and Policy
Federation of Small Businesses
•There are over 5.2 million businesses in the UK
• Over 99% of firms employ less than 49 people
• 59% of the workforce (13.7 million) in the SME sector
• 50% of the UK GDP comes from the SME sector
• Over 500,000 people set up their own business each year(2014 saw the largest number of start ups)
• 3.3 million businesses are sole proprietors
Federation of Small Businesses
• Growth aspirations of small businesses are strong and continue to grow
• 65.3% plan to grow over the next year
• 31.9% of firms plan to increase investment in capital in the next 12 months
• Small firms seeing rapidly rising year-on-year productivity
• Net balance of profit and revenue growth continue to rise
FSB Survey – Q2 2015
But regulation continues to be one of the barriers to growth
Federation of Small Businesses
Which THREE of the following actions would most help you comply with regulation? Exemptions from certain regulations 42%Easier access to advice and information 38%Fewer recording and reporting requirements on regulations 35%Guidance on regulation well in advance of it becoming law 33%One-to-one support on how to best comply with regulation 24%More consistency between inspectors and regulators 16%A longer time period to prepare for a regulation before it becomes law 13%Fewer inspections 5%Other 6%None of these/ Not applicable 17%
Federation of Small Businesses
New Government language
Federation of Small Businesses
North West Leicestershire District Council
BRDO
LLEP
BBfA – the Leicester and Leicestershire Journey
Federation of Small Businesses
Cycle of business
Issues affecting small businesses
Want to be compliant
Motivation – Level Playing Field – Cost Savings
BBfA – We need your help
Federation of Small Businesses
BBfA going forward
Feedback from BBfA Supporting Business Growth
Working with LLEP – Growth Sectors
Business Gateway
Work Programme
Ongoing training
Focus group meeting with Lord Curry
Federation of Small Businesses
Resources
Working smarter
Eyes and ears
BBfA
Federation of Small Businesses
Thank you
Any Questions?