The power of micro businesses
Ian Cass, Forum MD, highlights the power and importance of micro businesses and the often underestimated impact of ‘trickle up’ economics.
Small Businesses dealing with increasing costs
In recent weeks it’s been difficult to escape the discussions around small businesses dealing with increasing costs, led by the large increases in the price of fuel and energy for both heating and production. This has led to many businesses … Continued
Small Businesses are the backbone of Local Communities
Having just been part of the Knutsford Town Awards, presenting prizes and focusing on the role of small businesses in our local community, I’ve seen just how important they were to these communities not just in Knutsford but all over … Continued
Meeting with Small Business Minister, Paul Scully MP
On Wednesday the 26th January I had the opportunity to sit down with the Small Business Minister, Paul Scully MP and we went through the following agenda. Introduction to the Forum of Private Business and Forum of British Pubs The … Continued
A summary of the Spring Budget 2021
Your Personal finances The personal allowance and income tax thresholds for basic and higher-rate taxpayers will rise in April and then be frozen until 2026 – increasing their tax as earnings rise. Income tax rates and thresholds are set in … Continued
Paul Uppal on the high street
Paul Uppal, Forum Non-Executive Director Late Payment & Bad Business Practices Paul Uppal was the Government’s Small Business Commissioner from 2017 to 2019. Paul made giant strides towards ensuring fair payment practices for small businesses and changing the late … Continued
Governments Planning after the Pandemic
Many people wonder if we will go back to normal after the pandemic, it’s a question people are increasingly asking as the lockdown starts to lift, many think things will change perhaps for the better, but one thing is … Continued
Coronavirus, Sports, Music and Pubs
At the Forum we are all aware of the difficulties facing the hospitality industries, be it restaurants, bars, clubs and pubs, they had no choice but to close at very short notice. Another sector which is being badly impacted … Continued