This is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek . If you’re struggling, you can find organisations who will listen, advise and support you here:
mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental…

Want to meet businesses from across the country from the comfort of your own desk?

Then join our Membership Advisor Jim Aitken and me for an hour-long FSB Scotland online #networking extravaganza:

👉 Thursday 23 May: 14:00 to 15:00

👉 Book here: go.fsb.org.uk/4b8eRkt

Congratulations to our #FSBawards 2024 winners 🏆

9Trees, Stubcroft Farm Campsite, Boogie Beat Music and Movement Edinburgh, TekShop, HJH Commercial Consultants, Samantha Cage – Ocala Healthcare, Vanlife Conversions, NCNW CIC, Beyond Green, Neil Trewick – Trew Surveying,…

The Government has launched a new site to answer FAQs about the Broader Target Operating Model (BTOM) and new EU import controls 🚚

📦 It covers a range of topics, from plant and animal product imports to required documentation and import charges ⤵️

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Navigating the world of commercial insurance can be daunting, but with FSB Insurance Service, it's simple.

Our experts can help you to ensure you have the right cover for your unique business.

Call us today at 020 3883 7976!

#FSB #BusinessInsurance

Being a small business owner or self-employed person can be tough.

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , take a look at our Mental health at work guide for small businesses, which can help create a positive work environment.

🔗go.fsb.org.uk/42MuCt7

'I want to see every aspect of our economy and society working together to achieve the best economic outcomes for Scotland.'
The First Minister talking today about the importance of economic growth for the good of all in society.
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Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes MSP has described small businesses as the 'backbone' of the country as she spells out her ambition to see the Scottish economy 'firing on all cylinders'.
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ICYMI FSB Director of Devolved Nations Colin Borland told ITV News Border about the importance of putting economic growth at the centre of the Scottish Government's agenda and supporting small businesses by reviewing any excessive regulation.
go.fsb.org.uk/3UH5h0K

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has described small businesses as the backbone of the country as she spells out her ambition to see Scotland's economy 'firing on all cylinders'.
go.fsb.org.uk/3QHlnWV

UK exits recession as economy grew 0.6% between January and March, official figures show bbc.in/3UC86QB

And that’s a wrap!

Well done to all our winners across the country but especially CCU International x2 Boogie Beat Edin Mid East Lothian and Beyond Green
4 #FSBawards heading back to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 💪

So the *official* best small business in the UK, for the 4th year in 5, is from Scotland…

And the winner of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Small Business of the year 2024 is…
Edinburgh based CCU International 🥳🙌🏆
#FSBawards

Hat-rick for team Scotland. Adding to the collection is Beyond Green who scoop the diversity and inclusion award🏆🙌. #FSBawards

Scottish small business outlook hits two-year high | FSB Scotland scottishfinancialnews.com/articles/scott…

On our way south to Blackpool for the #FSBawards . Thanks to Kate Forbes MSP for taking time to listen to FSB Scotland priorities as we welcome the new Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic back to the frontline. We look forward to continued engagement.

Good luck to our incredible FSB Scotland #AwardWinning Scottish Business Finalists
who will represent us today at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) #FSBawards UK final in Blackpool.
Fingers crossed for another national title! 🤞

More from our Scottish policy chair Andrew McRae here:
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The FSB Small Business Index is out and makes for encouraging reading. Optimism is growing among Scottish small businesses and is now higher than most other parts of the UK. We look forward to working with John Swinney and Kate Forbes MSP to help turn this into a sustained recovery.