http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fof/fof000.html The Forum of Private Business news releases on Buildingtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:00:00 UT Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 Delegates at the second Small Firms' Summit told that more needs to be done to create equal access to education and skills. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT The Forum of Private Business http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fof/fof133.html The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is petitioning the Chancellor, Alistair Darling, to ease the tax burden following his announcements in the Pre-Budget Report. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT The Forum of Private Business http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fof/fof132.html The Forum of Private Business (FPB) believes that the tax revenue lost could be recovered by tackling unfair competition, including the procurement of public contracts. Mon, 08 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT The Forum of Private Business http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fof/fof131.html New research carried out by the Forum of Private Business and credit agency Graydon UK has shown that 64% of the smaller companies surveyed fail to take advantage of risk management services. Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT The Forum of Private Business http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fof/fof130.html The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is welcoming an inquiry into the demise of the UK's high streets. Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT The Forum of Private Business http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fof/fof129.html FPB rallies opposition to health and safety regulations for companies having building work carried out. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT The Forum of Private Business http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fof/fof128.html Forum of Private Business calls for a shift in focus in Enterprise Week from trying to stimulate entrepreneurial spirit in youngsters to supporting existing entrepreneurs. Mon, 13 Nov 2006 08:00:00 UT The Forum of Private Business http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fof/fof127.html Forum of Private Business has welcomed the decision by the Finnish EU Presidency not to press ahead with plans to restrict individuals' right to opt-out of the EU Working Time Directive. Thu, 09 Nov 2006 08:00:00 UT The Forum of Private Business http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fof/fof126.html Forum of Private Business gave a cautious welcome to the changes to the Small Business Service set out by the small business minister, Margaret Hodge. Fri, 27 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT The Forum of Private Business http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fof/fof123.html Forum of Private Business calls on UK government and EU to stick up for the country's smaller firms and their access to Government contracts. Thu, 26 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT The Forum of Private Business http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fof/fof122.html Forum of Private Business has called on the UK Government and EU Commissioner Peter Mandelson to act to stop smaller firms being squeezed out of the public procurement market. Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT The Forum of Private Business http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fof/fof120.html New research by the Forum of Private Business (FPB) shows that health and safety regulations are the costliest form of red tape for small firms. Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT The Forum of Private Business http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fof/fof121.html The Forum of Private Business calls on Conservative Party to lift tax burden on smaller firms. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT The Forum of Private Business http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fof/fof119.html The Forum of Private Business (FPB) cautiously welcomes DTI pledge to give more support to smaller firms. Wed, 20 Sep 2006 08:00:00 UT The Forum of Private Business http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fof/fof117.html The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has found that many firms will have to push up their prices as a direct result of the latest hike in the National Minimum Wage. Wed, 20 Sep 2006 08:00:00 UT The Forum of Private Business http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fof/fof118.html The Forum of Private Business is warning that changes to rights for new parents are amongst the latest regulations to be heaped on small firms in October. Mon, 18 Sep 2006 08:00:00 UT The Forum of Private Business http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fof/fof116.html