We never quite know what kind of weather we're going to get every summer, but one thing's constant: summer affects trade. Customers go on holiday, events pop up, and staff availability changes. Don't let the season can catch you off guard. Plan ahead for the summer with our

💷 Public finances are on a knife edge, and business confidence is in the doldrums. 👩🏽‍🔧 The Spending Review must target everyday entrepreneurs, they can generate wealth, growth and jobs. ➡️Here’s what we’re calling for: Read the media release: fsb.org.uk/media-centre/p…

Seasonal staff can be a lifeline for small businesses during busy periods like the summer holidays. But hiring temporary staff isn’t as simple as putting up a “help wanted” sign! If you need tips on how to manage temporary employees with confidence and stay compliant with

The latest figures show the backlog in the employment tribunal system is surging - and that's before the Employment Rights Bill will make it easier to bring spurious claims from day one in a job. We've been speaking to The Telegraph 👇 telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/…

In May 2025 compared with Apr 2025: · 14% of trading businesses reported their turnover had increased · 24% said turnover had decreased Economic uncertainty continued to be the most reported challenge affecting turnover for trading businesses in early June 2025 (27%).

25% of trading businesses reported a rise in the prices of goods or services bought in May 2025 compared to the previous month. 51% said they aren’t considering raising their prices in Jul 2025. For those considering, the most reported reason for doing so was labour costs (22%).

16% of businesses with 10+ employees reported they experienced recruitment difficulties in May 2025 - down 2 pp from Apr. This is the lowest proportion reported since the question was introduced in Mar 2022 (with exception of Jan 2025). ➡️ ons.gov.uk/businessindust…

"After a slow start to the year this prize has given us all a boost and we are truly grateful." - Jess Thomas, April Winner of our #FSBbigGiveaway. Mr Thomas runs two businesses with his family @drainagecentral and Roofing Ventilation and they're going to use their £10,000 prize money

Companies House upheaval, procurement, growth plans, global trade, data law, T Levels funding, carbon accounting, PAYE and all the week's top SME news in the Weekly Brief: linkedin.com/pulse/companie…

Tight budgets and limited time can make it feel impossible to invest in upskilling your staff. But don't worry, you don’t need a huge budget to make a real impact. Check out our latest article where we take you through affordable training options that work! Read here:

Hiring your first employees and stepping into a leadership role is an exciting time as a small business owner! But it can also be daunting and come with a lot of questions. We've put together a guide that can answer all of your burning questions and help you build management

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Employee training isn't just about teaching them how to do their job correctly, it also extends to company policies and expectations. As more and more businesses work remotely, it's important to make sure your employees know how to protect trade secrets and other confidential

🚩 64% of small firms said that the domestic economy was the top barrier to growth for their business in our new #SBI for Q2 2025. ⛔️ Nearly 2 in 5 said the tax burden was the most significant blocker to growth. Read our full release 🔗 go.fsb.org.uk/4eSdBoa

💷 Adding in steep rises to pension costs would have a damaging impact on employment levels among small firms. Any changes to the pensions auto-enrolment system should make it simpler and less costly for SMEs to navigate. We spoke to The Times and The Sunday Times 👇 thetimes.com/business-money…

📈 The rise in unemployment figures shows that making employment more expensive and riskier results in fewer jobs. ➡️ The Government must base policy-making on real-world evidence, rather than being swayed by wishful-thinkers. Read our full release 🔗 go.fsb.org.uk/46K4FPx

Want to find out what happens to #TLevel students after they finish their course? 💭 💻 Department for Education is hosting a free webinar showcasing real-life student stories and looking at how employers can benefit from hosting industry placements. Register now 👇

The Coldstream Guards Band performed Black Sabbath's masterpiece Paranoid outside of Buckingham Palace as a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne on the day of his funeral. Don't let anybody tell you this isn't a great country. householddivision.org.uk/musicians

What a great version of #paranoid by the unforgettable #BlackSabbath! Brilliant musicians and a great #business too. Started out small but became hugely successful. #CreativeIndustries have immense value as these guys have demonstrated. #RIPOzzy we’ll miss you! #supportlivemusic