About Forum of Private Business (FPB)
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is a business support organisation. Established in 1977, the FPB fights for a fair deal for smaller firms, saves members money and provides support with all aspects of running a smaller business. The FPB's membership package is such a great deal that, by signing up to our range of products and services, most members can save the cost of their membership fees several times over in the course of a year. Challenge us to demonstrate this for your business! Improve your bottom line with the FPB: 1. Protect your business with comprehensive legal expenses insurance. 2. Save money on business essentials including merchant services, utilities and business insurance. 3. Stay up to date with our practical business guides.4. Call on us for help with any business-related issue. 5. Have your say with policy-makers in the UK and Europe. ** The FPB fights for fair treatment of private businesses by decision-makers and supports the profitable growth of members.**
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17/08/2007The National Business Awards, sponsored by Orange, recognises and rewards excellence, innovation and success. Uniquely open to organisations of all sizes and from any industry sector - public or priv… Read more
17/08/2007The FPB and the UK200Group have joined forces to condemn a creeping compulsion to file tax returns online. They are increasingly concerned by pressure being brought to bear by the Government. Read more
17/08/2007Statements such as ‘your staff are your biggest asset' and ‘the customer is king' are business myths, according to a serial entrepreneur. Alex Pratt will tell guests at this year's Small Firms' Summi… Read more
17/08/2007Shadow Chancellor George Osborne will speak to owners of business from Winsford Industrial Estate in Cheshire later in the month. The event will take place on Friday 18 May at Winsford Civic Hall and… Read more
17/08/2007The FPB has announced the names ofeight politicians that have made the shortlist for a prestigious business accolade. The winner of the Business-friendly MP/MEP 2007 will be announced on Wednesday, 1… Read more
17/08/2007The FPB's team of mountaineers set off on their expedition to climb the tallest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales this weekend. There is still time to sponsor the intrepid four, who are raising mo… Read more
17/08/2007The FPB has today announced that Nigel Evans, MP for Ribble Valley, has been named Business-friendly MP 2007. Mr Evans beat off competition from seven other shortlisted politicians to scoop the accol… Read more
17/08/2007The FPB has reached new heights in its efforts to raise money for its nominated charity, the Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG). A team of four climbers from the FPB, has conquered the thre… Read more
16/08/2007The FPB has reached new heights in its efforts to raise money for its nominated charity, the Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG). A team of four climbers from the FPB, has conquered the thre… Read more
16/08/2007In a month where the Government proposed changes to paternity rights and maintained it was considering a further extension to the right to flexible working, the FPB has warned of the impact on smalle… Read more
16/08/2007The FPB has called for more support for companies that want to make their vehicles compliant with the Low Emission Zone, set to be introduced in London. The proposals, set out by London Mayor Ken Liv… Read more
16/08/2007The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has appointed Jeremy Harris, a partner of DLA Piper, as its new legal adviser on pensions. DLA Piper is one of the biggest law firms in the UK and internationally,… Read more
16/08/2007The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has named and shamed brewer InBev as the latest big name to change payment terms for suppliers. The Belgian firm, which claims to be the biggest brewer in the indu… Read more
16/08/2007The Forum of Private Business (FPB) represents around 25,000 smaller businesses across the UK, employing some 600,000 people. It has advised its members to take their time to find the best fixed-rate… Read more
16/08/2007the FPB, has been named Best UK Family Business by Coutts. The accolade, in the £1–5 million turnover category of the Coutts 2006 Prize for Family Business, was awarded at a ceremony at Coutts' headq… Read more
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