Press Release

Future events from the Federation of Small Businesses

28 September 2007

30 September 2007 – Federation of Small Businesses – Publishes its response to the Competition Commission’s provisional decision to lift the 2003 temporary price controls on the UK’s 4 largest banks' dealings with small and medium-sized enterprises.  Contact – Matthew Knowles – 07917 628 991 – matthew.knowles@fsb.org.uk.

October 1 2007 – Federation of Small Businesses – Launch in Brussels of a report and compilation DVD highlighting the fact that small businesses spend 7 hours per week filling in forms for the Government and hearing from small businesses what they would do with those hours if they were given them back.  The launch will take place at 1800 local time in the West Midlands in Europe offices, 6th Floor, 22-28 Avenue d’Auderghem – contact Margareta Przybyla, margareta.przybyla@logos-eu.com or on +32 2639 6230.

October 1 2007 – Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) launches FSB Care.  New, free to access, service for FSB members intended to support small business owners who are struck down by serious illnesses.  Also available at low charge for FSB members’ employees and family members.  Contact – Stephen Alambritis 07788 422 155 – press@fsb.org.uk.

October 2 2007 – 1800 – 1930 – Federation of Small Businesses fringe event at the Conservative Party conference ‘Small Business Matters’ with Mark Prisk MP, Shadow Small Business Minister.  Imperial Hotel, Derby Room, Blackpool.  Includes UK launch of report and DVD highlighting the fact that small businesses spend 7 hours per week filling in forms for the Government and hearing from small businesses what they would do with those hours if they were given them back. Contact – Stephen Alambritis 07788 422 155 – press@fsb.org.uk.

October 2 2007 – FSB to publish report looking at Health and Safety legislation and its impact on businesses.  The report examines the burden of Health and Safety legislation and compliance, the impact of the new Fire Safety Order regime, the nature of Health and Safety inspections, Employers' Liability Compulsory Insurance and health in the workplace, including the requirements of business from the NHS.  Contact – Matthew Knowles 07917 628 991 – matthew.knowles@fsb.org.uk.

October 11 2007 – Federation of Small Businesses, British Chambers of Commerce and Institute of Directors hold joint event in Room 13 of the House of Commons (sponsored by Andy Love MP) to outline opposition to Government’s proposed Supplementary Business Rate – Q&A session for MPs and the media with Director Generals and Chairman of all 3 organisations.  Invite only.  Contact – Nick Dines (BCC) 020 7654 5812, Caroline Fanaroko (IoD) 020 7451 3278 or Matthew Knowles (FSB) 020 7592 8113.