Forum of Private Business (FPB)
Ruskin Chambers, WA16 6HA
Knutsford, Cheshire
Business profile
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.**
Posts
Cut red tape to hit target FPB urges Government
The FPB's Policy Representative, Martin Smith, said the docu...
National Business Awards now open for entries
Allowing the best of British businesses to showcase their ac...
Online VAT returns: 'creeping compulsion' to file returns online condemned by FPB and UK200Group
Financial incentives given for filing Pay As You Earn (PAYE)...
FPB Small Firms' Summit: Entrepreneur will shed light on business myths
The Summit, which is sponsored by Barclays Bank, will be hel...
Winsford businesses lobby Shadow Chancellor
National Chairman of the FPB, Len Collinson, believes it wil...
FPB announces shortlist for small business champion
The Award, sponsored by England's Regional Development Agenc...
FPB team starts Three Peaks Challenge
The challenge will involve a team of four attempting to conq...
Ribble Valley MP scoops top award
The Award, sponsored by England's Regional Development Agenc...
FPB reaches new heights for charity
The sponsored expedition saw the intrepid quartet scale more...
Impact of new employment laws is not assessed properly
The FPB believes some of the assumptions made by Government...
Low Emission Zone set to cost smaller businesses
Vans or minibuses which are not compliant face charges of &p...
FPB appoints new pensions adviser
Executive Chairman of the FPB Len Collinson said: "I a...
InBev named and shamed for changing payment terms
The FPB's Executive Chairman, Len Collinson, said the behavi...
Shop around for best fixed rate options as uncertainty over interest rates continues
Frank Peck is Economic Adviser to the FPB and Professor of R...
FPB member named UK's best family business
Established in 1992 by William Allan, Active Assistance is a...
FPB member saves tens of thousands of pounds in dispute with Powergen
David Monk is General Manager of Wildwoods. He said he is de...
Fears over cost of postal strike to smaller firms
Head of Membership Services, Philip Moody, says there could...
Woman builder to break down walls at FPB Small Firms' Summit
Janet Shelley, who was recently awarded an MBE, will tell an...
New chancellor: smaller businesses call for help on tax and red tape from Brown's successor
The study asked what the next Chancellor should focus on fir...
FPB calls for small business commitment from new look Government
Mr Brown's Business Council is made up of representatives of...
Hardman flies the flag for small businesses
Born in Bury and educated at Bury Grammar School, Matt went...
Brown's brave new world needs smaller businesses too, says FPB
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Congestion charge leaflet fiasco: Manchester small businesses lose confidence
Matt Hardman, the FPB's Campaigns Manager said: "The re...
FPB helps businesses overcome health and safety burden
The survey of more than 150 small and medium-sized businesse...
FPB denies that small firms are more stressful for workers
However, Matt Hardman, the FPB's Campaigns Manager, said: &q...
European Parliament labour market report welcomed by FPB
The FPB said it welcomed the direction of the report, entitl...
Transport Minister's proposals a triumph of hope over experience
While it welcomes the Minister's decision to appoint indepen...
FPB warns of second wave of problems for flood-affected firms
The FPB, which represents more than 25,000 smaller businesse...
FPB offers helpline for flood-hit firms
The FPB's Head of Membership Services, Philip Moody, says th...
Changes to taxes on family-run businesses
Mr Jones, an IT consultant, reduced his tax bill by reducing...
Important information regarding utility contracts
To obtain the very best prices when your energy contracts co...
Early warning system for new regulations switched off
At the beginning of the year, the DBERR sets out all the leg...
New professor will help guide students to small business success
Professor Collinson, who was recently appointed an honorary...
Business rates: Smaller businesses opposed to proposals allowing councils to increase rates
Brian Morris, the FPB's Press Officer, said that a survey of...
Late payment by big business a threat to the viability of small firms, says survey
"Big public sector organisations are pretty good these...
Foot and mouth: FPB warns firms are still waiting payment from 2001 crisis
Paul Gregory, the FPB's adviser on late payments, said: &quo...