Small business confidence collapses – FSB calls for growth plan
Small firms’ confidence has plunged to a depth almost on a par with that measured during the second Covid lockdown research from FSB has found.
Small firms’ confidence has plunged to a depth almost on a par with that measured during the second Covid lockdown research from FSB has found.
The government’s announcement that it will slash energy support for small firms is causing concern says Federation of Small Businesses.
Responding to yesterday’s Autumn Statement, FSB development manager Nicky Kildunne, said it was “high on stealth-creation and low on wealth-creation.”
The Federation of Small Businesses has called for big and bold action from the new Prime Minister on the cost of doing business crisis.
The Federation of Small Businesses is urging the government to help small businesses, many of which are excluded from the household energy price cap that is set to increase to £3,549 in October.
Following a survey of over 1,300 businesses, the Federation of Small Businesses has revealed a marked fall in levels of business confidence among South West SMEs.
Dorset residents are being urged to buy from their local and independent businesses when doing their Christmas shopping.
Christmas shopping can now begin following the Prime Minister’s statement in the House of Commons on Monday.
Federation of Small Businesses Nicola Bailey, development manager for Dorset has responded to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s speech on 24 September concerning his Winter Economic Plan.