Our head of policy and external affairs Stacey Dingwall is giving evidence this morning to the Finance and Public Admn Committee. Growing numbers of smaller employers are taking on apprentices, she says, but they continue to face significant obstacles.

ℹ️Town Centre Health Checks 9⃣ Main #Aberdeenshire #towns: #Banchory #Banff #Fraserburgh #Huntly #Inverurie #Peterhead #Stonehaven & #Turriff will undergo assessment for vitality, resilience & performance👇Tell us below 📰aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/2025/sept… 🗣️engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/hub-page/town-…

Another busy day in #Aberdeen for Mike Duncan FSB, David Groundwater and membership guru Colleen Joss at the Aberdeen Business Show with Hashtag Events 🤝

Do you like wine? Then you should come along to our wine & cheese tasting event with The Wine Cru Ltd! Taking place in FSB Scotland Glasgow office on 16 October. Book here: go.fsb.org.uk/4m1nzFO

📰This week, my FSB Scotland #SmallBusinessFocus with The Press and Journal features Lisa Stewart of #Aberdeen-based McGregor Glazing Ltd 🪟 "Starting out alone and now being able to provide jobs and support families is something I don’t take for granted... 👇👀 go.fsb.org.uk/47O7sYG

Here's a couple of great FSB Scotland networking events for you this week! 23 September - Tech Sector Networking Glasgow: go.fsb.org.uk/4mrEdP2 25 September - Glasgow In-Person Networking: go.fsb.org.uk/4lJvjMf Both events are free and open to all. Come along!

Migrant-led businesses make a huge contribution to the Scottish economy - somewhere around £13bn a year - Colin Borland tells Nick Eardley Listen in full to the thought-provoking Currently: Scotland Wants You on BBC Sounds.

Argyll & Bute has become the fifth local authority to pause its Visitor Levy plans. We're glad the council has listened to local business concerns. Local economic assessments are vital when considering such charges. go.fsb.org.uk/480xWGA

Today's Tertiary Education and Training Bill offers an opportunity to reform the way apprenticeships are delivered in Scotland to reflect the needs of today's businesses and the future economy. More here 👇 insider.co.uk/news/apprentic…

Yesterday in Stirling I met small accommodation providers about the proposed visitor levy. Rising costs already make trading tough. A levy adds admin + risk of fewer visitors. With Edinburgh & Glasgow charging, Stirling could stand out as the affordable choice.

A true local champion and advocae for all businesses not only in the North, but right across Scotland and beyond. 💪 Enjoy your well earned retirement Pearl Hamilton! forreslocal.com/forres-busines…

Do you like wine? Then you should come along to our wine & cheese tasting event with The Wine Cru Ltd! Taking place in FSB Scotland Glasgow office on 16 October. Book here: go.fsb.org.uk/4m1nzFO

We're just a week away from our next FSB Scotland Women in Business event with our host, Julie Neilson. Book in not for some relaxed and supportive business networking. All welcome. go.fsb.org.uk/4nS8YOd

Dimitar Berbatov has posters of Marko Lazetic on his wall 😮‍💨 William Hill | Aberdeen FC

This week in my The Press and Journal #SmallBusinessFocus, FSB Scotland member Sasha Jaypalan from #Banchory based gracemaypeople.com 💪🤩📰 pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/lo…

🩻 #FSB Connect Aberdeen Fancy joining me for a "cracking" evening with Granite City Chiropractic? Free and open to all. 🔗 go.fsb.org.uk/4nhE1lI

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More than a quarter of Scottish small businesses expect to shrink in next year insider.co.uk/news/more-quar…

🔐 Think cyber threats only hit big businesses? Think again. Half of UK small businesses could face a cyber attack, with average costs of £1,400! ➡️ Find out how to reduce your risk and stay resilient thanks to our friends at FSB Insurance Service: go.fsb.org.uk/CyberInsurance

Lovely tribute to FSB's Pearl Hamilton Pearl Hamilton as she prepares to retire after an incredible 40 years on the high street. Thanks Northern Scot northern-scot.co.uk/news/still-a-n…