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FSB Urges SMEs to Take Mental Health More Seriously

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is urging small business owners and the self-employed to make the most of networking and social events to increase mental wellbeing and mitigate the negative effects of isolation.

No end to Brexit uncertainty

The current Brexit chaos seems to have been triggered by Theresa May taking her Summer holiday in Europe. Differences of opinion on Brexit – it’s timing, single market access, migration etc – have become full blown briefing wars between government ministers.

Brexit is in trouble, even the hardest of Brexiteers will admit

The “having your cake and eat it” Brexit was, like everything else, a promise fuelled with patriotic fervour but with no planning. It’s starting to feel like the “Charge of the Light Brigade”.

Small business big heart winners announced

Our hunt for the small business with the biggest heart is over. We’re delighted to announce the first-ever winner of our Small Business Big Heart Award

Business Brexit Roundup

Every fortnight, BusinessesForSale.com’s Chairman Marcus Markou scans the press to see how Brexit is affecting business.

How transplant surgery creates a small business with a big heart

Stevie Woodrow was recovering from a kidney transplant on Christmas day in 2012. He was keen to return to sport, but there were no established teams he could join.

The Queen's Speech: What SMEs need to know

Addressing themes such as Brexit, cyber security, transport and the wider economy, the FSB says that the speech was “paving the way for a pro-business Brexit”.

Hung Parliament – a new crisis of business confidence?

If the EU referendum saw UK businesses put the brakes on spending, while they worked out what was going to happen, what impact will a hung Parliament have?

The small business that transports and transforms dogs for the elderly

Louise Rayner set up her dog grooming business, Wagglebumz, in June 2015.  From the outset her love for the dogs in her care was paramount so, in addition to giving them a good groom, she always made time for play – sending each dog on its way looking good and feeling happy. 

The café that caters for community

Karen Tyas is a Penistone girl with a passion for baking that was instilled in her by her grandmother when she was a child.  She’s worked in catering since she was 15 and her ambition was always to own a café and cake shop of her own. 

The small business with a big heart and a wagging tail in Wales

When Shelly Redding was out walking her dogs in spring 2014 Rocco, her staffy cross, was stolen from her by a man in the park. Determined to get him back Shelly initiated a campaign using local media and social media which was supported by numerous local dog charities

Fish and chip shop to some, community hub to others

Cheeky Monkeys Chippy in Great Wyrley is a relatively new business. Established in the early part of 2016, proprietor Sabrina Ludhera was keen to become an established part of the community.

The shop at the heart of the village and the community it supports

The Village Stores in Mickelton is more than a just a convenience store, proprietor Harj Dharsee has made it the hub for the local community - who don’t just pop there for a pint of milk.

SMEs call on party leaders to simplify UK VAT system

Small businesses are calling on party leaders to simplify the UK’s VAT system ahead of the General Election.

The small business with a big heart that helps the homeless

Our Local Community Business Heart award winner, Phil Anderson Financial, first became involved in charities through Legal and General, when it ran a scheme which donated to the national charity, Shelter, every time a mortgage was arranged. 

Snap general election: a mixed bag for British businesses

British businesses have had mixed reactions to the Prime Minister’s decision to call a snap general election.

SMEs owed over £44.5bn in late payments

Results from Zurich’s latest SME Risk Index shows that more than half of Britain’s SMEs are owed billions in late payments.

Article 50: what do small businesses want?

As Prime Minister Theresa May triggers article 50 and formally starts the process of the UK leaving the European Union, here’s what small businesses want